2027 minimum wage: Banco de la República weighs inflation and productivity ahead of negotiations
The debate over the minimum wage that will apply in Colombia from January 1, 2027, is shaping up as one of the country's main economic discussions. Banco de la República, which does not set the minimum wage and has not announced a percentage, monitors inflation, productivity and labor market conditions. Negotiations between the government, union confederations and business representatives will take place in the final months of 2026; without consensus, the Executive will set the increase by decree.
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- Banco de la República does not set the minimum wage and has not announced an official percentage for 2027, but its analyses serve as a reference in the negotiation.
- Accumulated inflation, labor productivity and cost of living will be central factors in the discussion among unions, businesses and the government.
- Concertation will take place in the final months of 2026 and, without consensus, the increase will be set by decree; it will apply from January 1, 2027.
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