New Minimum Wages

Aug 22, 2016 | English Blog

In accordance with Minute No. 2 of the National Commission of Minimum Wage from August 18, 2016, new minimum wages shall be applied from September 1st, 2016 to February 28, 2017, as follows:

  • Agriculture: increase of 4.5%, minimum monthly wage: 3,489.74 cordobas (*)
  • Fishing: increase of 4.5%, minimum monthly wage: 5,292.57 cordobas
  • Mining and quarrying: increase of 4.5%, minimum monthly wage: 6,251.25 cordobas
  • Manufacturing Industry: increase of 4.5%, minimum monthly wage: 4,680.24 cordobas
  • Micro and Small Cottage and Touristic Industry: increase of 4.0%, minimum monthly wage: 3,739.87 cordobas
  • Industries subject to Tax Regime: increase of 0%, minimum monthly wage: 4,671.01 cordobas (**).
  • Electricity and Water, Trade, Restaurants, Hotels, Transport sector, warehousing And Communications: increase of 4.0%, minimum monthly wage: 6,384.37 cordobas

(*) Plus applicable meals

(**) Applicable from September 1st, 2016

Please take note of these changes and contact Miguel Vargas at mvargas@alvaradoyasociados.com.ni if you have any questions.