Minimum wage in Ecuador in 2026
$482.00 per month1
per monthGeneral rate since January 1, 2026
Next change
No scheduled increase on record.
Year 2026
Rates in force during 2026
| Applies to | Rate | Effective | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
StandardSource: Acuerdo Ministerial MDT-2025-195La mañana de este lunes, 15 de diciembre, el Gobierno Nacional, a través del Ministerio del Trabajo, informa que, tras un proceso de diálogo técnico y constructivo entre representantes del Gobierno, empleadores y trabajadores, se alcanzó un consenso histórico para la fijación del Salario Básico Unificado (SBU) del año 2026, que se establecerá en USD 482, con un incremento de USD 12.
Verified September 27, 2026 | $482.00/ monthJanuary 1, 2026 – current | January 1, 2026 | current |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Ecuador in 2026?
$482.00 per month since January 1, 2026.
Is the minimum wage in Ecuador 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.
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:
- Ecuador
Ecuador sets 1 rule of its own.
Notes on this jurisdiction's rules and sources
Salario Básico Unificado (SBU), monthly, in US dollars, fixed by ministerial agreement each December (Código del Trabajo art. 118).
Ecuador
Enforcement
Enforced by Ministerio del Trabajo.