Minimum wage in Uruguay 2025: current amount and upcoming adjustments
Since January 1, 2025 , the National Minimum Wage (SMN) in Uruguay is $23,604 per month, representing a 6% over the previous value This adjustment places it above the annual inflation rate of 5.4% in 2024.
The SMN is used as a reference for:
- Calculate the daily wage (dividing by 25).
- Calculate the hourly wage (dividing by 200).
- Determine contributions, fines and social benefits.
| Concept | Amount |
|---|---|
| Monthly | $ 23.604 |
| Daily newspaper | $ 944,16 |
| Hour | $ 118,02 |
| Source: Ministry of Labor and Social Security (MTSS) | |
Upcoming adjustments planned
The next SMN adjustment will be defined in December 2025, effective January 1, 2026, within the framework of tripartite negotiations between the Executive Branch, employers, and workers.
Impact on the economy
The increase in SMN impacts:
- Employment contracts and minimum awards.
- Calculation of contributions to the BPS.
- benefits and subsidies .
- Costs for micro and small businesses.
