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New Mexico minimum wage in 2026
Minimum wage in New Mexico
$12.00
an hour · $24,960 a year full time · about $21,975 after taxes
| Per week (40 hours) | $480.00 |
| Every two weeks | $960.00 |
| Per month | $2,080.00 |
| Per year | $24,960 |
Rate in effect on September 30, 2026, from the U.S. Department of Labor. Some cities and counties set a higher minimum. Updated November 15, 2026.
Minimum wage in New Mexico after taxes
A full-time minimum wage worker in New Mexico earns $24,960 a year. As a single filer, $886 goes to federal income tax, $1,909 to Social Security and Medicare, and $190 to New Mexico income tax. That leaves $21,975, or $10.56 for each hour worked.
| Hours per week | Per week | Per year | Per year after taxes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $120.00 | $6,240 | $5,763 |
| 15 | $180.00 | $9,360 | $8,644 |
| 20 | $240.00 | $12,480 | $11,525 |
| 25 | $300.00 | $15,600 | $14,407 |
| 30 | $360.00 | $18,720 | $16,987 |
| 35 | $420.00 | $21,840 | $19,505 |
| 40 | $480.00 | $24,960 | $21,975 |
How New Mexico compares
New Mexico's minimum wage ranks 24th highest of the 50 states and DC. The highest is District of Columbia, at $18.40. 30 states and DC set their own rate above the federal $7.25; the rest use the federal rate.
| State | Minimum wage | Full-time year | vs. New Mexico |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | $12.00 | $24,960 | — |
| Arizona | $15.15 | $31,512 | +$3.15 |
| Colorado | $15.16 | $31,533 | +$3.16 |
| Oklahoma | $7.25 | $15,080 | −$4.75 |
| Texas | $7.25 | $15,080 | −$4.75 |
| Utah | $7.25 | $15,080 | −$4.75 |
Overtime at minimum wage
Under federal law, most hourly workers must be paid 1.5 times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a week. At New Mexico's minimum wage that is $18.00 for each overtime hour. Five overtime hours a week add $4,680 a year before taxes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in New Mexico in 2026?
$12.00 an hour, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
How much is minimum wage a year in New Mexico?
Working 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, $12.00 an hour is $24,960 a year before taxes and about $21,975 after taxes for a single filer.
How much is a minimum wage paycheck in New Mexico?
A full-time worker paid every two weeks earns $960.00 before taxes and takes home about $845.17.
Is New Mexico's minimum wage higher than the federal minimum?
Yes. It is $4.75 an hour above the federal minimum of $7.25, which adds $9,880 a year for a full-time worker.
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Sources
- U.S. Department of Labor: state minimum wage rates (in effect September 30, 2026)
- U.S. Department of Labor: overtime pay
- How after-tax figures are calculated
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