LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Las Cruces’ minimum and tipped wages will increase starting Jan. 1, 2027, the city announced Wednesday.
According to the Las Cruces Municipal Code (LCMC), minimum wage will increase to $13.47 per hour and the tipped wage will increase to $5.39 per hour.
For 2026, Las Cruces’ minimum wage is set at $13.01. The tipped wage sits at $5.20…