Minimum wage in Uruguay

25,383.00 UYU per month¹

per monthGeneral rate since July 1, 2026

Next change

No scheduled increase on record.

Since 2026Full history

2026 to 2026

History

Each step is a rate row with its own quoted source.

0.00 UYU10,000.00 UYU20,000.00 UYU30,000.00 UYU20262027Today24,572.00 UYU25,383.00 UYU

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Applies to	Rate	Effective	Until
Standard Source 1.º de enero de 2026: se fija el Salario Mínimo Nacional en $ 24.572, o su equivalente resultante de dividir dicho importe entre 25 para determinar el jornal diario, o entre 200 para determinar el salario por hora. Source press release snapshot September 27, 2026 Notes Decreto 319/025: Salario Mínimo Nacional from 1 January 2026 (daily = /25, hourly = /200). Verified September 27, 2026	24,572.00 UYU/ monthJanuary 1, 2026 – July 1, 2026	January 1, 2026	July 1, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum wage in Uruguay?

25,383.00 UYU per month since July 1, 2026.

Is the minimum wage in Uruguay 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:

Uruguay

Uruguay sets 1 rule of its own. Year pages: 2026, 2027.

Notes on this jurisdiction's rules and sources

Salario Mínimo Nacional (SMN), monthly, fixed by executive decree.

Uruguay

Enforcement

Enforced by Ministerio de Trabajo y Seguridad Social.