Paraguay Sets New Minimum Wages for Bakers, Carpenters, Shoemakers, and Other Workers

Paraguay's Ministry of Labor, Employment, and Social Security (MTESS) has officially announced updated minimum wage and daily rates for several key manufacturing sectors. These adjustments, effective July 10, 2026, represent a 5% increase for most activities, as outlined in Resolution MTESS N.º 670/2026.

The new wage structure provides differentiated remuneration based on specific roles within industries such as textiles, footwear, furniture, and baking. For instance, in the textile and garment sector, the monthly minimum wage is set at G. 3,081,672, with a daily wage of G. 118,526. Shoemakers will see a monthly minimum wage of G. 3,416,403 and a daily rate of G. 131,400.

In the furniture and carpentry sector, first-class officers will earn a monthly minimum of G. 3,357,085, while second-class officers will receive G. 3,223,927. Helpers in this sector will have a monthly minimum of G. 3,078,496. The bakery and confectionery industry sees the highest rate for master bakers, with a monthly minimum of G. 3,613,073 and a daily wage of G. 138,964.

The Ministry of Labor has also reiterated the general minimum wage and daily rates established by Executive Decree N.º 6225 in June, which set the monthly minimum at G. 3,044,000, the daily minimum at G. 117,077, and the hourly rate at G. 12,683. The ministry strongly encourages citizens to report any instances of non-compliance with these new regulations to ensure fair labor practices across the country.