Salario mínimo 2026: ¿propuestas de un aumento hasta el $1'800.000 ayudarían a la economía colombiana?
Durante el gobierno de Gustavo Petro, el salario mínimo ha tenido aumentos de doble dígito. Foto: Archivo particular
TL;DR
- The government aims for an 11% minimum wage increase for 2026, potentially setting it at $1,800,000.
- This proposed amount likely includes the transport subsidy, bringing the total to $1,800,000 compared to the current $1,623,500.
- Experts warn that increases significantly above inflation (around 5%) can create price pressures.
- Some experts view the proposed increase as a potential electoral message rather than a technically sound decision.
- Concerns are raised that high minimum wage increases may not reflect actual wage growth for all workers and can strain businesses where productivity does not keep pace.