Minimum wage in Uruguay 2026: gross and net
What the minimum wage pays a month and an hour, before and after tax and social security.
UYU 265,303 net a year, single, 2026 rules. Try other salaries in the calculator below.
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The minimum wage in Uruguay in 2026: UYU 25,383 a month
The minimum wage in Uruguay is UYU 25,383 a month since July 2026, paid 13 times a year. After income tax and social security about UYU 20,408 a month is left (UYU 265,303 a year).
The minimum wage, before and after tax
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Gross a month | UYU 25,383.00 |
| Net a month | UYU 20,407.93 |
| Net a year | UYU 265,303 |
| Net per paid hour | UYU 115.95 |
| Net per hour worked | UYU 127.75 |
Source: MTSS decree: salario mínimo nacional $25,383 a month from 1 July 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Uruguay in 2026?
UYU 25,383 a month: about UYU 25,383 gross a month for a full-time job.
How much is the minimum wage after tax?
About UYU 20,408 net a month for a single person without children (UYU 265,303 a year).
How much is it per hour after tax?
About UYU 115.95 net per paid hour, and UYU 127.75 for each hour actually worked.
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