Key Facts: Honduras Wages
- Country
- Honduras (HND)
- Continent
- North America
- Currency
- Honduran Lempira (HNL)
- Minimum Wage
- L50.80 /hr ($1.92 USD)
- Average Gross Monthly Salary
- L18,265 /month
- Average Gross Annual Salary
- L237,445 /year
- Median Individual Income
- L108,000 /year
- Standard Work Week
- 44 hours
- Data Source
- Secretaría de Trabajo y Seguridad Social (STSS) — Honduras
- Last Updated
- 2026-02-25
Honduras — Average Salary & Wages
Honduran Lempira (HNL) Data verified Jan 2026 Sources
The average salary in Honduras is
L237,445 a year
But half of all workers earn less than L108,000 .
The average is lifted by bonuses and high earners. Most workers earn less than that.
The minimum wage in Honduras is L50.80/hr ($1.92 USD) as of 2026. The average gross monthly salary is L18,265 ($688.73 USD). The median monthly income is L9,000 ($339.37 USD).
Median individual income approximately L 9,000/month. Honduras has high inequality, with significant wage gaps between urban and rural areas.
Average monthly earnings for formal sector workers. Micro-enterprises typically pay ~L 9,600/mo; large companies up to ~L 22,300/mo. The informal sector, which employs most of the workforce, has substantially lower wages.
• SECTOR RATES
Companies with 11-50 workers
L12,636.50 /mo
Since 2025-01-01
5.5% increase for 2025
Companies with 51-150 workers
L14,933.50 /mo
Since 2025-01-01
6.5% increase for 2025
Companies with 151+ workers
L12,910.90 /mo
Since 2025-01-01
7% increase for 2025
Minimum Wage Trend
Since 2021, the minimum wage has grown +29% in nominal terms.
• PPP ADJUSTED
In Honduras, the minimum wage has the purchasing power of $4.48/hr in the United States, adjusted for local cost of living using the World Bank PPP conversion factor.
In Context
At minimum wage, a full-time worker in Honduras earns L8,805/mo. That is 48% of the average gross salary.
- Monthly (full-time)
- L8,805 at min. wage
- Share of avg. salary
- 48% gross, before tax
- USD equivalent
- $332.01/mo monthly
- Nominal growth
- +29% since 2021
Wage Breakdown
- Hourly
- L50.80
- Monthly
- L12,191.70Rate for companies with 1-10 workers (lowest tier). Rates vary by company size and sector.
- Annual
- L158,492.1013 monthly payments (includes mandatory 13th month bonus / aguinaldo)
Honduras uses a tiered minimum wage system based on company size and economic activity sector. For 2025, increases ranged from 5.5% to 7% depending on tier. Companies with 1-10 workers: L 12,191.70/mo; 11-50 workers: L 12,636.50/mo; 51-150 workers: L 14,933.50/mo; 151+ workers: L 12,910.90/mo. Additional sector-specific rates apply (e.g., agriculture, commerce, construction). The 13th month salary (aguinaldo) and 14th month salary (Bono Educativo) are mandatory.
Work Week
- Standard
- 44 hrs/wk
- Maximum
- 44 hrs/wk
- Overtime
- 1.5x pay
Labour Code sets maximum at 44 hours/week for daytime work (8 hours/day, 6 days). Nighttime shifts max at 36 hours/week (6 hours/day). Mixed shifts at 42 hours/week (7 hours/day). Overtime paid at 1.5x the normal rate.
How Honduras Compares
| Metric | Honduras | North America Avg. | North America Highest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min. wage (USD equiv.) | $1.92/hr | $5.81/hr | $17.13/hr (Bermuda) |
| Avg. salary (USD equiv.) | $688.73/mo | $1,569.85/mo | $6,228/mo (United States) |
Countries with Similar Minimum Wages
| Country | Min. Wage /hr (USD) |
|---|---|
| Moldova | $1.90 |
| Paraguay | $1.94 |
| Bolivia | $1.88 |
| Ecuador | $1.96 |
| Dominica | $1.85 |
| Honduras | $1.92 |
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What is the minimum wage in Honduras?
The minimum wage in Honduras is L50.80/hr (approximately $1.92 USD), effective since 2025-01-01. Honduras uses a tiered minimum wage system based on company size and economic activity sector. For 2025, increases ranged from 5.5% to 7% depending on tier. Companies with 1-10 workers: L 12,191.70/mo; 11-50 workers: L 12,636.50/mo; 51-150 workers: L 14,933.50/mo; 151+ workers: L 12,910.90/mo. Additional sector-specific rates apply (e.g., agriculture, commerce, construction). The 13th month salary (aguinaldo) and 14th month salary (Bono Educativo) are mandatory.
What is the average salary in Honduras?
The average gross monthly salary in Honduras is L18,265 (approximately $688.73 USD). Average monthly earnings for formal sector workers. Micro-enterprises typically pay ~L 9,600/mo; large companies up to ~L 22,300/mo. The informal sector, which employs most of the workforce, has substantially lower wages. Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE) — Encuesta Permanente de Hogares de Propósitos Múltiples (2024).
How many hours is the standard work week in Honduras?
The standard work week in Honduras is 44 hours, with a legal maximum of 44 hours. Overtime is paid at 1.5x the normal rate. Labour Code sets maximum at 44 hours/week for daytime work (8 hours/day, 6 days). Nighttime shifts max at 36 hours/week (6 hours/day). Mixed shifts at 42 hours/week (7 hours/day). Overtime paid at 1.5x the normal rate.
How has the minimum wage in Honduras changed over time?
The minimum wage in Honduras has changed as follows: L9,443.24 in 2021, L10,022.14 in 2022, L10,922.28 in 2023, L11,555.40 in 2024, L12,191.70 in 2025. This represents 5 recorded adjustments.
What is the minimum wage in Honduras in USD?
The minimum wage in Honduras converts to approximately $1.92/hr in US dollars, based on current exchange rates. Actual purchasing power may differ due to local cost of living.
What is the average salary in Honduras in USD?
The average gross monthly salary in Honduras is approximately $688.73 per month in US dollars, based on current exchange rates. Actual purchasing power may differ due to local cost of living.
How does Honduras's minimum wage compare to the North America average?
Honduras's minimum wage ranks #26 out of 32 countries with statutory minimum wages in North America, placing it below the median for North America.
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