Salario mínimo 2026: qué bienes y servicios subirán y cuáles se ajustarán con la inflación

diciembre 22, 2025

TL;DR

Minimum wage increases impact housing, social security, and other services in Colombia.
Some costs are directly tied to the minimum wage, while others are linked to inflation (IPC) or UVT.
Administrative fees in residential buildings often rise with the minimum wage due to increased labor costs.
Housing of social and priority interest costs and subsidies are defined in minimum wages, though a review to de-index them is underway.
The SOAT's value can be affected by minimum wage increases, as some coverage limits are calculated in daily minimum wages.
Pension and health contributions for those on the minimum base wage will increase proportionally with the minimum wage.
EPS copayments for those earning less than two minimum wages may also adjust with the minimum wage.
Costs in higher education and postgraduate programs might see increases passed on from higher operating expenses.
Traffic fines are expressed in UVT, rents are legally tied to the previous year's IPC, and tolls are generally indexed to inflation.
The business sector proposed a 7.21% minimum wage increase for 2026, aiming for a rise above inflation.
Excessive increases above inflation could harm macroeconomic balance and formal employment.
If no agreement is reached by December 30, the decision on the minimum wage will fall to President Gustavo Petro.

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