Minimum wage in Chile in 2027
553,553 CLP per month1
per monthGeneral rate from May 1, 2026
No scheduled increase on record.
Year 2027
Rates in force during 2027
| Applies to | Rate | Effective | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
StandardSourceDe acuerdo con lo establecido por la Ley N°21.830 (Diario Oficial de fecha 22.06.2026), a partir del 1 de mayo de 2026, el ingreso mínimo para trabajadores mayores de 18 años y de hasta 65 años es de $553.553.
Verified September 27, 2026 | 553,553 CLP/ monthMay 1, 2026 – current | May 1, 2026 | current |
1 rate in force
Rates by worker type, industry and employer size
The highest rate that fits the job applies.
| Applies to | Rate | Effective |
|---|---|---|
Youth · workers under 18 or over 65SourceDe acuerdo con lo establecido por la Ley N°21.830 (Diario Oficial de fecha 22.06.2026), a partir del 1 de mayo de 2026, el ingreso mínimo para trabajadores mayores de 18 años y de hasta 65 años es de $553.553. A contar de la misma fecha (1 de mayo de 2026), el monto del ingreso mínimo para trabajadores menores de 18 años y mayores de 65 años es de $412.938.
Verified September 27, 2026 | 412,938 CLP/ monthMay 1, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
2026 to 2026
History
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| Applies to | Rate | Effective | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
StandardSourceDe acuerdo con lo establecido por la Ley N°21.751 (Diario Oficial de fecha 28.06.2025), a partir del 1 de enero de 2026, el ingreso mínimo para trabajadores mayores de 18 años y de hasta 65 años es de $539.000.
Verified September 27, 2026 | 539,000 CLP/ monthJanuary 1, 2026 – May 1, 2026 | January 1, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
Earlier rules by employer size, worker type and condition (1)
| Applies to | Rate | Effective | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
Youth · workers under 18 or over 65SourceDe acuerdo con lo establecido por la Ley N°21.751 (Diario Oficial de fecha 28.06.2025), a partir del 1 de enero de 2026, el ingreso mínimo para trabajadores mayores de 18 años y de hasta 65 años es de $539.000. A contar de la misma fecha (1 de enero de 2026), el monto del ingreso mínimo para trabajadores menores de 18 años y mayores de 65 años es de $402.082.
Verified September 27, 2026 | 402,082 CLP/ monthJanuary 1, 2026 – May 1, 2026 | January 1, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Chile in 2027?
553,553 CLP per month since May 1, 2026.
Is the minimum wage in Chile increasing?
No increase is scheduled on record as of October 1, 2026. Inflation-indexed jurisdictions announce the next figure a few months before it takes effect.
What is the minimum wage for young or new workers in Chile?
Youth (workers under 18 or over 65): 412,938 CLP per month.
1 level of law
How this rate is resolved
The highest minimum that covers the work location applies.
Employers must pay the highest minimum that covers the work location. WageTable checks each level in turn:
- Chile
Chile sets 2 rules of its own.
Notes on this jurisdiction's rules and sources
Ingreso mínimo mensual (IMM) set by law (latest Ley 21.830 of 22 June 2026) in three age bands: workers over 18 and up to 65 (general), under 18 and over 65, and a lower non-remunerational amount.
Chile
Enforcement
Enforced by Dirección del Trabajo.