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New Mexico Statutory Wage & Overtime Authority
Statutory Legal Citation: NMSA 1978 § 50-4-22
New Mexico statutory minimum wage is $12.00/hr ($3.00 tipped direct rate). Healthy Workplaces Act paid sick leave applies.
Employee Statutory Rights (NM)
- ✓ Statutory minimum wage of $12.00/hr.
- ✓ Paid sick leave under Healthy Workplaces Act (1 hour per 30 hours worked).
- ✓ Weekly overtime at 1.5x over 40 hours.
Employer Mandatory Obligations (NM)
- § Pay tipped staff at least $3.00/hr direct cash wage.
- § Provide itemized paystubs.
- § Maintain payroll records for at least 3 years.
New Mexico Statutory Wage & Overtime FAQs
What is the minimum wage in New Mexico for 2026? ↓
Under statutory citation NMSA 1978 § 50-4-22, the 2026 minimum wage in New Mexico is $12.00 per hour. Employers paying below this baseline face Department of Labor back-pay audits and statutory interest penalties.
Does New Mexico mandate daily overtime pay? ↓
New Mexico follows the standard federal FLSA rule (Title 29 U.S.C. § 207). Overtime is calculated weekly for hours exceeding 40 hours in a 7-day workweek with no daily cap.
Can employers in New Mexico take a tip credit against wage rates? ↓
New Mexico permits employers to claim a maximum tip credit of $9.00/hr against tipped staff, requiring a minimum direct cash wage of $3.00/hr.
Common New Mexico Payroll Compliance Traps & Audit Penalties
Failing to track paid sick leave accrual.
Higher municipal rates in Santa Fe and Albuquerque.
Tip credit shortfalls.
Did Your Employer Violate New Mexico Labor Law?
30-Second Diagnostic • Sourced from NMSA 1978 § 50-4-22
Based on New Mexico labor code standards (NMSA 1978 § 50-4-22), your responses indicate potential statutory wage violations.
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Employer Statutory Violation & Penalty Risk Audit
Department of Labor & State Compliance Fine Exposure in New Mexico
Under FLSA § 216(b), mandatory double back pay is assessed for unpaid overtime.
1 hour regular rate premium pay per workday missed under state law.
Waiting time statutory penalties for delayed final paycheck settlement.
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FLSA & NM Overtime Exemption Checklist
Determine if an employee is legally exempt from overtime under state and federal law
Earns at least $844/week ($43,888/yr federal minimum) or state higher threshold (e.g. CA $66,560/yr).
Primary duty involves managing business operations, directing 2+ staff, or exercising independent judgment.
Receives a predetermined, non-deductible salary regardless of quality or quantity of weekly work.
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