Description
2026 Santa Fe, New Mexico Living Wage Supplement
The Santa Fe, New Mexico Living Wage Supplement from Labor Law Compliance Center provides local living wage information for employers with covered employees working within the City of Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Santa Fe maintains a local Living Wage Ordinance that establishes minimum hourly wage requirements for covered employers and employees working within the city limits. Employers should review current City requirements to determine how the ordinance 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 Santa Fe and other local jurisdictions.
Santa Fe Living Wage Supplement Specifications
- Full color
- Fully laminated for durability
- Designed for workplace display where required
- Provides Santa Fe living wage information
- Designed to supplement applicable New Mexico and federal labor law postings
Santa Fe Living Wage Poster FAQs
What is the Santa Fe, New Mexico living wage in 2026?
Effective March 1, 2026, the City of Santa Fe living wage is $15.40 per hour for covered workers within the city limits.
Who is required to pay the Santa Fe living wage?
Covered employers include businesses required to have a City of Santa Fe business license or registration, certain City contractors, certain businesses receiving economic development assistance, and covered nonprofit organizations.
Does the Santa Fe Living Wage Ordinance apply to work performed within the city limits?
Yes. Employers subject to the ordinance must pay at least the applicable living wage for covered hours worked within the City of Santa Fe.
Can tips count toward the Santa Fe living wage?
Yes. Under the City's ordinance, tips or commissions may be credited toward the living wage for certain workers who customarily receive more than $100 per month in tips or commissions, subject to applicable requirements.
Does this poster replace New Mexico state or federal labor law posters?
No. This is a Santa Fe local supplemental notice and does not replace generally applicable New Mexico state or federal workplace postings.
Will the Santa Fe living wage change again after 2026?
Yes. The City has adopted a new wage schedule that increases the living wage to $17.50 per hour effective January 1, 2027, with future annual adjustments beginning in 2028 under a revised formula.
How can employers track Santa Fe wage changes?
Employers can review the Historical City & Local Minimum Wage Chart and should monitor current City of Santa Fe 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.
