Salario mínimo vital
El incremento anual del salario mínimo legal es un asunto vital para los trabajadores, por lo menos 12 millones lo devengan, es fundamental garantizarles un mínimo vital, mandatos de los artículos 25 y 53 de la Constitución Política; sin fuerza laboral no hay riqueza.
TL;DR
- The legal minimum wage in Colombia for 2026 has been set at $1,750,905, an increase of 22.99% (approximately 23%).
- The transportation subsidy for 2026 is $253,118, an increase of $53,118 from 2025.
- This decision was made by decree after negotiations between employers, workers, and the government failed to reach an agreement by the legal deadline of December 30th.
- The increase is based on ILO recommendations to address the gap between the minimum wage and the cost of the basic family basket, aiming to provide a 'vital minimum'.
- The government believes this measure will correct decades of inequality caused by previous policies that only adjusted the minimum wage based on inflation, and aims to increase purchasing power and economic activity.