Description
2026 Albuquerque, New Mexico Minimum Wage Supplemental Poster
The Albuquerque, New Mexico Minimum Wage Supplemental Poster from Labor Law Compliance Center provides local minimum wage information for employers with covered employees working within the City of Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Albuquerque maintains a local minimum wage ordinance that establishes wage requirements for covered employees. Employers should review current City and New Mexico state wage requirements to determine the prevailing rate that applies to their workforce.
For additional New Mexico workplace posting information, employers can visit our New Mexico Labor Law Posters hub. Businesses that need generally applicable state and federal notices can also review our New Mexico State & Federal Labor Law Poster or our New Mexico State Labor Law Poster.
Employers researching local wage changes can also review our Historical City & Local Minimum Wage Chart for Albuquerque and other local jurisdictions.
Albuquerque Minimum Wage Supplement Specifications
- Full color
- Fully laminated for durability
- Designed for workplace display where required
- Provides Albuquerque minimum wage and tipped employee wage information
- Designed to supplement applicable New Mexico and federal labor law postings
Albuquerque Minimum Wage Poster FAQs
What is the Albuquerque minimum wage in 2026?
For 2026, the City of Albuquerque calculated a local minimum wage of $11.85 per hour. However, New Mexico's $12.00 per hour state minimum wage is higher and therefore supersedes the City rate as the prevailing minimum wage.
What is the Albuquerque tipped minimum wage in 2026?
Effective January 1, 2026, the Albuquerque minimum wage for tipped employees is $7.20 per hour, subject to applicable tip-credit requirements.
Does Albuquerque have a different minimum wage when an employer provides benefits?
Albuquerque's ordinance includes a lower local wage calculation for certain employers that provide qualifying healthcare or childcare benefits. For 2026, however, New Mexico's $12.00 state minimum wage supersedes that lower local rate.
Does this poster replace New Mexico state or federal labor law posters?
No. This is an Albuquerque supplemental notice and does not replace generally applicable New Mexico state or federal workplace postings.
Why can the Albuquerque local wage differ from the wage employers actually must pay?
Albuquerque calculates its own local minimum wage under City ordinance, but employers must comply with the highest applicable minimum wage. When the New Mexico state minimum wage is higher, the state rate becomes the prevailing wage.
How can employers track Albuquerque minimum wage changes?
Employers can review the Historical City & Local Minimum Wage Chart and should monitor current City of Albuquerque guidance for future changes.
Where can I find New Mexico labor law posters?
Employers can review available New Mexico Labor Law Posters, including State & Federal combination posters, state-only posters, and applicable city or local supplements.
Additional Information
State: |
New Mexico |
Municipality: |
Albuquerque |
Dimensions: |
17 x 11 in |
