¿Deben las empresas aumentar el salario a quienes ganan más del mínimo en Colombia?
El 74% de la Gen Z y 77% de millennials creen que la IA cambiará su trabajo en 12 meses. Foto: iStock
TL;DR
- The minimum wage in Colombia increased by 23% for 2026, requiring companies to adjust wages that fall below this new threshold.
- Colombian labor law does not automatically obligate employers to increase salaries for workers earning above the minimum wage.
- Obligatory salary increases for higher earners can arise from collective bargaining agreements, individual employment contracts, or formal internal company policies.
- The Constitutional Court has ruled that prolonged wage stagnation during periods of high inflation may be considered unfair discrimination.
- Company decisions on salary adjustments beyond the legal minimum depend on financial health, economic conditions, market competition, and talent retention strategies.
- Negotiation remains a primary mechanism for workers to discuss salary adjustments when their wages have lost real value due to the cost of living.