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Santa Fe County, NM: Adjustments to Living Wage Rates

Santa Fe County has announced new living‑wage rates that took effect on March 1, 2026, for businesses operating outside the incorporated boundaries of the City of Santa Fe, the City of Española, and the Town of Edgewood. The updated rates set the living wage at $15.40 per hour for non‑tipped employees and $4.62 per hour for tipped employees. Employers covered by the ordinance must also post the official living‑wage compliance notice in both English and Spanish next to their business license to ensure proper public disclosure and compliance.

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