New Mexico · Checked October 25, 2026
New Mexico minimum wage, overtime and final paycheck rules
The New Mexico minimum wage is $12.00 an hour. Next: no increase scheduled.
Minimum wage
New Mexico: $12.00 an hour. Some cities and counties are higher.
No change is scheduled as of October 25, 2026.
Tipped employees
Lowest cash wage before tips: $3.00. Tips plus the cash wage must reach at least the full minimum wage each workweek, or the employer makes up the difference.
Overtime
Time and a half after 40 hours in a workweek, the federal rule. New Mexico does not add a daily overtime rule.
Final paycheck
| Fired or laid off | Within 5 days |
|---|---|
| Quits | Next payday |
| Law | N.M. Stat. 50-4-4, 50-4-5 |
Take-home pay in New Mexico
See what a paycheck looks like after federal and New Mexico taxes with the New Mexico paycheck calculator.
Sources
- U.S. Department of Labor, Consolidated State Minimum Wage Table (July 1, 2026)
- U.S. Department of Labor, Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees (July 1, 2026)
- Final pay: Nolo, Final Paycheck Laws by State (statute citations listed per state)
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in New Mexico?
$12.00 an hour as of October 25, 2026. Some cities and counties are higher.
Is the New Mexico minimum wage going up in 2027?
No increase is scheduled as of October 25, 2026.
When is a final paycheck due in New Mexico?
If fired or laid off: within 5 days. If the employee quits: next payday.
These are summaries of state law for general information, not legal advice. Cities and counties can set higher minimums, and special rules cover minors, trainees, farm work and some industries. Check with the state labor department before you make a pay decision.