This would be the value of child support in 2026 if the minimum wage increases by decree

Journalist Portafolio 12.21.2025 16:03 Updated: 12.21.2025 16:03

This would be the value of child support in 2026 if the minimum wage increases by decree

TL;DR

  • Estimated child support for 2026 could reach approximately $790,042 Colombian pesos monthly.
  • This estimate is based on a projected 11% increase in the minimum wage for 2026, potentially setting it at $1,580,085 pesos.
  • The calculation uses a common reference point where child support does not exceed 50% of the paying parent's salary.
  • In 2025, 50% of the minimum wage ($1,423,500 pesos) translates to an estimated child support of $711,750 pesos.
  • The final child support amount is determined by judges or through conciliation, considering the paying parent's economic capacity and the child's needs.
  • The official minimum wage for 2026 has not yet been decreed, making these figures projections.
  • The projected increase for 2026 represents an approximate rise of $70,000 pesos per month compared to 2025 estimates.