Albuquerque Minimum Wage 2026 (NM)
Last updated: · Part of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM · Minimum Wage 2026
Follows the New Mexico state rate
Albuquerque Minimum Wage vs. New Mexico
| Jurisdiction | Minimum Wage | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $12.00/hr | — |
| New Mexico (state rate) | $12.00/hr | Same as state rate |
Does Albuquerque Have Its Own Minimum Wage?
A city or county minimum wage ordinance sets a higher local wage floor than the state minimum, and employers within that jurisdiction must pay the higher local rate.
No. Albuquerque does not have its own minimum wage ordinance . Employers in Albuquerque must pay at least the New Mexico state minimum wage of $12.00/hr. The city's own minimum wage ordinance rate ($11.85/hr) is below the state minimum wage of $12.00/hr, so the state rate applies.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The minimum wage in Albuquerque is $12.00 per hour, the same as the New Mexico state minimum wage, since Albuquerque does not set its own local rate.
No. Albuquerque follows the New Mexico state minimum wage of $12.00/hr rather than setting its own rate.
Albuquerque follows the same $12.00/hr rate as the rest of New Mexico. There is no separate, higher local minimum wage in Albuquerque.