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Working hours & days
in Mexico.

SALARY PAYMENT IN Mexican Peso (MXN, $)

CONTRACT LANGUAGES Spanish / English

PAYROLL TAX 36.69% – 43.72%

PAYROLL CYCLE Bi-weekly

TIME TO HIRE 12 hours

What are the standard working hours in Mexico?

In Mexico, it is standard to work eight hours a day. Typical business hours are flexible between 8am – 6pm. Working eight hours within this time of day is standard.

What are the standard working days in Mexico?

In Mexico, it is standard to work six days a week, from Monday to Saturday.

How many hours can you work per week in Mexico?

Mexico standard working hours per week is 48 hours. Anything more then 48 hours is paid in overtime pay.

How many hours is part-time work in Mexico?

Anything below 35 hours a week in Mexico will be considered part-time work.

How many hours is overtime in Mexico?

Overtime hours is any hours worked past 48 hours in a week.

Is it illegal to work on the weekend in Mexico?

No, it is not illegal for employees to work on the weekend. In fact, the normal Mexican business week in Mexico goes from Monday to Saturday. However, employees are entitled to one full day of rest a week, which usually lands on a Sunday.

Does Mexico have a four-day work?

No, Mexico has a six-day work week, from Monday to Saturday.

Hiring in Mexico, Made Easy

Your business can easily hire employees in Mexico without opening a local entity. We handle local employment law, complex tax regulations, and international payroll in 180+ countries worldwide. All you need to do is focus on your business.

FAQs

No, any work over 48 hours in a week is overtime pay and there is no maximum to this.

For the first nine hours of overtime the employee receives double their wages. For any hours overtime more than nine overtime hours, so starting at more than ten overtime hours, the employee should receive triple the amount of regular pay.

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