President Nayib Bukele announced Friday morning a proposal to raise the minimum wage in El Salvador by 12%, a move set to benefit thousands of Salvadoran families.
“Today, we have submitted the following proposal to the National Minimum Wage Council,” Bukele stated via social media platform X on Friday, April 25.
The proposed increase, if approved, would raise the minimum wage above $400 and take effect starting June 2025. It would benefit key sectors such as maquila, industry, agriculture, commerce, and services.
By law, El Salvador reviews its minimum wage every three years through the National Minimum Wage Council (CNSM), a tripartite body composed of representatives from the government, workers, and employers.