What is the minimum wage in Colombia?

For 2026, the monthly minimum wage is COP 1,750,905, with a transportation allowance of COP 249,095, for a total reference monthly income of COP 2,000,000, pursuant to Decrees 1469 and 1470 of December 29, 2025.

What changed under the Labor Reform (Law 2466 of 2025)?

Enacted in June 2025, the reform confirmed the 42-hour workweek, limited fixed-term employment contracts to a maximum of four years, gradually increased the premium for Sunday and public holiday work from 75% to 100%, and moved the start of the night shift to 7:00 p.m. It also formalized the SENA apprenticeship contract as an employment relationship with mandatory social security coverage.

Where is the labor regime regulated and enforced?

The legal framework is established by the Colombian Labor Code (Código Sustantivo del Trabajo), as interpreted under Law 2466 of 2025. The Ministry of Labor and the UGPP (Pension and Payroll Contributions Management Unit) have enhanced enforcement and oversight authority.

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