Salario mínimo del 2026: ¿cómo queda el auxilio de transporte con el aumento del 11% que busca Petro?

diciembre 6, 2025

TL;DR

The negotiation for the 2026 minimum wage in Colombia has commenced amid significant economic debate.
Sources indicate a potential 11% increase proposed by President Gustavo Petro, causing concern among employers.
If approved, the minimum wage would rise from $1,423,000 COP to approximately $1,579,530 COP.
The transport subsidy is also expected to increase proportionally, from $200,000 COP to around $222,000 COP.
The total monthly earnings could reach approximately $1,801,530 COP, aligning with the government's stated goal.
Public entities have reportedly adjusted personnel expenses based on a uniform 11% increase in the 2026 National Budget.
The government justifies the increase as a measure to enhance household purchasing power, particularly for 3.5 million minimum wage earners.
Analysts caution that an 11% increase, double the expected inflation of 5%, could negatively impact formal job creation, especially in small and medium-sized enterprises.
Business associations express apprehension about the impact on competitiveness and production costs, potentially slowing hiring.
The technical floor for the increase is currently 6.42%, calculated using October's inflation (5.52%) and productivity data (0.91%).
A key date for further proposals from labor unions and employers is December 9th.

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