Feb 23, 2026 1 min read

Colombia: New Legal Minimum Wage For 2026 Following Decree Update

The Government of Colombia published Decree 0159 of 19 Feb 2026 maintaining the previously announced 2026 legal minimum wage of $1,750,905 and transportation subsidy of $249,095 (total ~ $2,000,000), after a temporary suspension by the Council of State requiring technical justification.

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  • Employers must apply the updated national minimum wage and transportation allowances in payroll calculations, affecting gross pay, statutory contributions, benefits and thresholds tied to minimum wage.

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