New Mexico workplace law quick facts
Legal calculators for New Mexico workers
High-stakes legal tools with New Mexico-specific laws and deadlines
Pay calculators for New Mexico workers
New Mexico minimum wage $12.00/hr - overtime after 40 hours/week
Benefits calculators for New Mexico workers
Retirement, PTO, and relocation tools with New Mexico context
About New Mexico workplace law
New Mexico workers are protected by a combination of federal law and New Mexico state statutes. Federal law sets minimum standards that apply in all 50 states, while New Mexico law may provide additional protections in areas like minimum wage, overtime, workers compensation, and family leave.
Key New Mexico workplace facts for 2026: The New Mexico minimum wage is $12.00 per hour. Workers compensation pays up to $1,083 per week for injured workers. Personal injury lawsuits must be filed within 3 years under New Mexico law. New Mexico has a state income tax of 5.9%. Workers in New Mexico rely on the federal Family and Medical Leave Act for unpaid job-protected leave.
All calculators on this page use official data from New Mexico government sources including the New Mexico Department of Labor, New Mexico Workers Compensation Board, New Mexico Department of Revenue, and relevant state statutes. Data is updated annually each January and whenever significant law changes occur.