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New Mexico Las Cruces minimum wage $13.01 (CPI-indexed) 2026 | Teambridge

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City minimum wage

$13.01 per hour

$5.20 per hour for tipped workers

These city rates apply from January 1, 2026. Employers should confirm coverage and tip credit requirements with the City before payroll closes.

Jurisdiction
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Effective
January 1, 2026
Verified
September 4, 2026
City of Las Cruces 2026 minimum wage notice

Before payroll closes

Confirm coverage for the work location

  • Confirm that the worker performed work inside the jurisdiction shown above.
  • Check whether worker status, age, training, employer type, or industry changes coverage.
  • Review tip credit requirements before using a cash wage below the full minimum wage.
  • Keep the effective rate and source with the payroll record for the work location.