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New Mexico minimum wage 2027.
The New Mexico minimum wage for 2027, whether it changes from 2026, and what it pays by the week, month and year.
Short answer: New Mexico's statewide minimum wage is $12.00 an hour and no 2027 increase is published as of November 9, 2026, according to the U.S. Department of Labor state table, which lists overtime after 40 hours a week. Tipped employees have a $3.00 minimum cash wage and a $9.00 tip credit, so tips must bring the total to at least $12.00. Some New Mexico cities and counties set higher local minimums.
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The New Mexico minimum wage in 2027
The U.S. Department of Labor state table, updated November 5, 2026, lists a basic minimum rate of $12.00 an hour for New Mexico with premium pay after 40 hours a week. The table carries a general note that some local governments set minimum wage rates higher than their state minimum and that such differences are not shown in the table, which matters in New Mexico because several cities and counties publish their own rates.
| Item | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Basic minimum rate | $12.00 | $12.00 (no change published) |
| Tipped employees (cash wage) | $3.00 | $3.00 |
| Tip credit | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Overtime | After 40 hours a week | After 40 hours a week |
What changed from 2026
Nothing is published for 2027 on the Department of Labor table, which shows $12.00 with no scheduled step and no indexing formula for the statewide rate. The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions minimum wage page could not be opened on November 9, 2026, so this page rests on the Department of Labor table alone; confirm with the state agency before you set 2027 pay, and check your city or county for a local rate.
How tipped pay works in New Mexico
The tipped-wage table lists New Mexico with a $3.00 minimum cash wage, a $9.00 tip credit and a tip threshold of more than $30 a month. Cash wage plus tips must equal at least $12.00 an hour; if tips fall short, the employer pays the difference.
Worked example (2027)
A full-time worker at $12.00 an hour, 40 hours a week, earns $480.00 a week, $960.00 every two weeks, $2,080.00 a month and $24,960.00 a year (2,080 hours) before tax. Part-time at 25 hours a week is $300.00 a week and $15,600.00 a year. For a tipped worker the direct cash wage is $3.00. With 30 hours a week and tips averaging $5.00 an hour, pay is $8.00 an hour against $12.00, so the employer owes a top-up of $4.00 an hour, $120.00 for the week.
Common mix-ups
- The statewide rate is a floor. Some New Mexico cities and counties set higher local minimums, which the Department of Labor table does not show.
- $3.00 is the cash wage, not the minimum. Tips must bring each tipped worker to $12.00 an hour.
- The state agency page was unavailable. This page relies on the Department of Labor table; confirm with New Mexico before acting on 2027 rates.
- Local minimums can be higher. Some local governments set rates above their state minimum, and the Department of Labor table does not display them.
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The converter multiplies the hourly rate by your hours per week for weekly pay, doubles it for two weeks, multiplies by 52 weeks (2,080 hours at 40 a week) for annual pay and divides the annual figure by 12 for a month. It is gross pay before tax. The tipped-worker check adds the $3.00 cash wage and your average tips per hour and compares the total with $12.00. If it falls short, the shortfall times your hours is the weekly top-up. Everything runs in your browser and nothing you type is sent anywhere. Figures were read from the sources below on November 9, 2026.
What this does not cover
- City and county minimum wage rates.
- Overtime exemptions and the rules for minors.
- Taxes and deductions: pay here is gross pay before tax.
- Any change made by the state after the Department of Labor table was updated on November 5, 2026.
Figures read from the sources below on November 9, 2026. Last updated November 9, 2026.
Sources
- U.S. Department of Labor: State Minimum Wage Laws (updated November 5, 2026) (retrieved November 9, 2026)
- U.S. Department of Labor: Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees (retrieved November 9, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in New Mexico in 2027?
The statewide rate is $12.00 an hour, and the U.S. Department of Labor state table shows no 2027 change as of November 9, 2026.
What is the New Mexico tipped minimum wage?
The tipped-wage table lists a $3.00 cash wage and a $9.00 tip credit, so cash wage plus tips must equal at least $12.00 an hour.
Will New Mexico raise its minimum wage in 2027?
No statewide increase is listed on the Department of Labor table, which was updated November 5, 2026.
How much is $12.00 an hour a year?
At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks it is $24,960.00 before tax, or $480.00 a week.
Do New Mexico cities have their own minimum wage?
Some local governments set higher rates than their state. The Department of Labor table does not show them, so check your city or county.
When does overtime start in New Mexico?
The Department of Labor table lists premium pay after 40 hours a week.
Where can I check the rate myself?
On the U.S. Department of Labor state minimum wage table, linked in the sources section.
Not legal advice
This page is general information from an unofficial guide, not legal, payroll or tax advice. Wage laws change and exemptions apply to some workers. Confirm the rate with the state labor agency before you set pay. Nothing you type is sent anywhere.