Minimum Wage in New Mexico
The current New Mexico minimum wage, the tipped wage, scheduled increases and overtime rules, from the official source.
Short answer: $12.00 per hour (since January 1, 2023). Secondary-school students working outside school hours may be paid a lower student rate. Some cities and counties, such as Santa Fe, set higher local minimum wages. NMSA 1978, §50-4-22, as amended by Laws 2019, ch. 31 (S.B. 437)
| Minimum wage | $12.00 per hour (since January 1, 2023). Secondary-school students working outside school hours may be paid a lower student rate. Some cities and counties, such as Santa Fe, set higher local minimum wages. No further statewide increase is set in this law. Local rates are not covered here. |
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| Tipped minimum wage | Employers must pay tipped employees a cash wage of at least $3.00 per hour, and tips plus the cash wage must reach the full minimum wage. Employees keep all their tips, though tip pooling among wait staff is allowed. |
| Overtime | Time and one-half for hours over 40 in a workweek. State statute text (NMSA §50-4-22(D)) not confirmed. |
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FAQ
What is the minimum wage in New Mexico?
$12.00 per hour (since January 1, 2023). Secondary-school students working outside school hours may be paid a lower student rate. Some cities and counties, such as Santa Fe, set higher local minimum wages.
What is the tipped minimum wage in New Mexico?
Employers must pay tipped employees a cash wage of at least $3.00 per hour, and tips plus the cash wage must reach the full minimum wage. Employees keep all their tips, though tip pooling among wait staff is allowed.
What are the overtime rules in New Mexico?
Time and one-half for hours over 40 in a workweek.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.