Santa Fe living wage jumps to $17.50 on Jan 1, 2027
- Jurisdiction
- Santa Fe, NM
- Topic
- Minimum wage
- Effective date
- 2027-01-01
- Who it covers
- All employers within Santa Fe city limits
- Status
- Verified against an official source
The law, summarized
- Ordinance passed November 2025.
- Tipped employees: base wage of $3.00 allowed if tips bring pay to the living wage.
StateHR Take · AI-generated analysis, not legal advice
Who should act: Santa Fe employers. Budget for the $2.10 jump and update payroll before Jan 1. Confirm the details in the official source before acting.
Generated 2026-11-01T12:00-06:00
Official sources
- santafenm.govhttps://santafenm.gov/economic-development/living-wage-in-the-city-of-santa-fe