As of yesterday, Wednesday, January 1, 2025, the increase in the minimum wage approved by the National Minimum Wages Commission (Conasami) a few weeks before the end of the year. The adjustment seeks to combat the increase in inflation. The objective is for workers to be able to acquire at least 2.5 basic baskets with the minimum wage.
With the increase, the general minimum wage went from 248.93 to 278.80 pesos. That is, there was an increase of 29.87 pesos. While in the Northern Border Free Zone the minimum wage was established at 419.88 daily pesos.
Taking as reference these figures approved by the Consamiwe can establish who, within a group of 61 professions, trades and special jobs, will benefit most from the new update of the minimum wage.
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What will be the best and worst paid professions in 2025?
In that sense, Printed press reporters and photojournalists will be the best paidgiven that They will obtain a daily income of 624.30 pesoswhich represents around 18 thousand 729 pesos monthly. On the other hand, the social workers They will receive a daily salary of 359.13 pesos, which will imply a monthly salary of 10,773 pesos. Lastly, the dredge and traxcavo operators They must receive at least 340.04 and 336.94 pesos for each day worked, respectively.
Otherwisethere are 21 jobs that will receive a monthly income of between 8 and 9 thousand pesos. These will be the lowest paying jobs of the year, regardless of study or profession. Among them are pharmacy counters, cashiers, bartenders, mattress makers, seamstresses, gondola employers, warehouse managers, gas stations, poultry farm managers, ironers in dry cleaners, waiters, cowboys, nightstands, floor salespeople and shoemakers.
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