Nicaragua Manual Labor Costs
According to the provisions of Ministerial Agreement No. 625 3/1/2014-laey the Labour Code
The normal working day is determined by law or by agreement between the parties, either in the individual employment contract or collective agreement. It is classified in: Day: the day when it meets between 6 am and 8 pm. Maximum hours allowed by law: 8 hours per day; 48 weekly. Night: when the time is fulfilled between 8 pm and 6 am the following day. Maximum hours allowed by law: 7 hours per day; 42 weekly. Mixed: hours of day and night work. Maximum hours allowed by law: 7½ hours daily; 45 weekly.
Type of work |
Local Currency |
USD |
Year/month |
agricultural |
2,566.99 |
98.6 |
Monthly |
---|---|---|---|
fishing |
3,940.00 |
152 |
Monthly |
Mine |
4,653.00 |
179 |
Monthly |
manufacturing industries |
3,484.00 |
134 |
Monthly |
micro enterprises |
2,855.00 |
110 |
Monthly |
Trade, transportation, telecommunications |
4,753.00 |
182 |
Monthly |
Construction |
5,599.00 |
215 |
Monthly |
Common and personal services |
3,632.00 |
140 |
Monthly |
Central government and municipal |
3,231.00 |
124 |
Monthly |