Minimum Wage in Sonora

State of Mexico · Data verified 2026-01-01

Minimum wage

MX$9,583 /mo

Matches Mexico national rate #10 of 32 state Since 2026-01-01

With a population of 2.9 million, Sonora is a state of Mexico whose economy centers on automotive (ford hermosillo) and mining (copper). The state follows the national minimum wage of MX$9,583 per month.

• AT A GLANCE

Rank: #10 of 32; state
vs National: =; Mexico floor
Annual (est.): MX$114,996; full-time, before tax
Change Since 2024: +27%; nominal wage

• SECTOR RATES

Border zone (ZLFN)

MX$440.87 /day

Since 2026-01-01

Northern border municipalities (Nogales, San Luis Río Colorado, etc.) qualify for ZLFN. Hermosillo does NOT qualify.

Wage Breakdown

Daily: MX$315.04
Monthly: MX$9,583 Daily rate × 30.42 days/month
Annual: MX$114,990 Daily rate × 365 days

Mexico's minimum wage is set nationally by CONASAMI. Major Ford assembly plant in Hermosillo. Largest copper mining state. Note: this state borders the U.S.; municipalities within the Free Zone of the Northern Border (ZLFN) use the higher daily rate of $440.87 MXN.

At this rate, a full-time worker earns approximately MX$114,996 /yr before tax. Whether that covers living costs depends on local prices. See Mexico purchasing power context.