Minimum wage in Uruguay in 2027
25,383.00 UYU per month1
per monthGeneral rate from July 1, 2026
No scheduled increase on record.
Year 2027
Rates in force during 2027
| Applies to | Rate | Effective | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
StandardSource1.º de julio de 2026: se fija el Salario Mínimo Nacional en $ 25.383, o su equivalente resultante de dividir dicho importe entre 25 para determinar el jornal diario, o entre 200 para determinar el salario por hora.
Verified September 27, 2026 | 25,383.00 UYU/ monthJuly 1, 2026 – current | July 1, 2026 | current |
2026 to 2026
History
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| Applies to | Rate | Effective | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
StandardSource1.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.
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 in 2027?
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.
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.