Las Cruces Minimum Wage 2026 (NM)
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Las Cruces, NM · Minimum Wage 2026
Effective 2026-01-01
Las Cruces Minimum Wage vs. New Mexico
| Jurisdiction | Minimum Wage | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces | $13.01/hr | — |
| New Mexico (state rate) | $12.00/hr | City is +$1.01/hr higher |
Does Las Cruces 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.
Yes. Las Cruces has enacted its own local minimum wage ordinance, currently set at $13.01/hr, effective 2026-01-01. This rate is higher than the New Mexico state minimum wage of $12.00/hr, and covered employers in Las Cruces must pay the local rate. Las Cruces sets its own minimum wage, $13.01/hr as of 2026, above both the state and federal rates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The minimum wage in Las Cruces is $13.01 per hour, set by the city's own local ordinance, effective 2026-01-01.
Yes. Las Cruces has enacted a local minimum wage ordinance set at $13.01/hr, higher than the New Mexico state minimum of $12.00/hr.
Las Cruces's minimum wage of $13.01/hr is $1.01/hr higher than the New Mexico state minimum of $12.00/hr.