Since March 5, 2026, retroactive to January 1, workers in Nicaragua are subject to a new minimum wage following the approval of a 4% increase applicable across all economic sectors in the country. This adjustment will remain in effect until February 28, 2027.
The only exception is the industry subject to a special regime, which is governed by a tripartite wage agreement signed in 2023. Under that agreement, the increase for this sector will be 6.7% in both 2026 and 2027.
| Economic sector | Percentage | Monthly |
| Agriculture | 4% | C$ 6,118.02 |
| Fishing | 4% | C$ 9,409.09 |
| Mining and quarrying | 4% | C$ 11,113.46 |
| Manufacturing industry | 4% | C$ 8,320.48 |
| Special regime industry | 6.7% | C$ 9,986.46 |
| Micro and small artisanal and tourism industry | 4% | C$ 6,519.58 |
| Electricity, gas and water; trade, restaurants and hotels; transport, storage and communications | 4% | C$ 11,350.08 |
| Construction; financial institutions and insurance | 4% | C$ 13,848 23 |
| Community, social and personal services | 4% | C$ 8,674.94 |
| Central government and municipalities | 4% | C$ 7,716.70 |
