Hourly minimum compensation

Chile's hourly minimum compensation is set at 3,054.00 Chilean pesos per hour as of May 1, 2025. This rate applies to workers aged 18 to 65 years and represents the lowest hourly wage that employers must pay for standard work performed within this age group. The hourly minimum is calculated from the monthly minimum wage of 529,000 Chilean pesos, which was increased effective May 1, 2025.

The rule covers all employees in Chile's formal employment sector, establishing a wage floor below which compensation cannot fall. It applies across industries and regions unless specific sectoral or regional exemptions apply under Chilean labor law. The hourly rate ensures that part-time workers, casual laborers, and those paid on an hourly basis receive proportional protection equivalent to the monthly minimum wage guarantee.

The governing authority for Chile's minimum wage is the Ministry of Labor and Social Security (Ministerio del Trabajo y Previsión Social), which administers the Labor Code (Código del Trabajo). The May 1, 2025 increase represents the statutory adjustment mandated by Chilean labor legislation, which typically indexes the minimum wage annually to account for inflation and economic conditions.

Employers and payroll teams must ensure all hourly workers aged 18 to 65 receive at least 3,054.00 Chilean pesos per hour worked. Payroll systems should be updated to reflect this rate for all applicable employees. Organizations must verify compliance across all compensation records and maintain documentation of wage payments to demonstrate adherence to the statutory minimum. Non-compliance can result in penalties and back-wage obligations.