Mexico's Minimum Wage by Region: 2023 Daily Rates in Pesos and USD
As of 2023, Mexico’s minimum wage varies by geographic zone:
Northern Border Zone (Zona Libre de la Frontera Norte):102.68 MXN/day (~US$5.25)
Rest of the Country (including Mexico City metro):172.87 MXN/day (~US$8.84)
Rates are set annually by the National Minimum Wage Commission (CONASAMI). The higher border rate aims to reduce labor migration and align with U.S. border wages.