During its first 100 days, the administration of President Keiko Fujimori—through the Ministry of Labor and Employment Promotion (MTPE)—facilitated wage improvements benefiting over 1.2 million workers. These measures included a two-stage increase to the minimum wage and the approval of a new salary scale for Labor inspectors, noted Minister of Labor Juan Sheput.
“On September 3, we reactivated the National Council for Labor and Employment Promotion. We brought the government, workers, and employers back to the same table, and this dialogue allowed us to reach an agreement on the extent of the minimum wage increase,” stated the head of the MTPE.
Furthermore, the Special Commission on Productivity and Minimum Wages was tasked with proposing a procedure and technical criteria for reviewing the minimum living wage (RMV), providing both workers and employers with greater clarity regarding how future adjustments will be determined.
Minimum wage increased to S/ 1,230 (approximately $361)
The first stage of the increase—an adjustment of 100 soles—took effect on October 1, raising the minimum living wage (RMV) from 1,130 soles ($331) to 1,230 soles ($361) and benefiting 1.2 million workers in the private sector.
The government is currently evaluating the implementation date for the second stage of the increase—an additional 70 soles ($20.56)—which will bring the minimum wage to 1,300 soles (approximately $381), Minister Sheput noted.
“The increase in the minimum wage has a specific purpose: to ensure that the efforts of workers are reflected in higher household income. The first phase is already in effect, and as for determining when the next phase will be implemented, we are currently assessing how the ‘El Niño’ phenomenon might impact businesses and employment,” stated the head of the Ministry of Labor.
New salary scale for Labor inspectors
Furthermore, the government has approved the first update in 13 years to the salary scale for the National Superintendency of Labor Inspection (Sunafil). This measure will benefit approximately 900 employees under the labor regime established by Legislative Decree 728 nationwide and will take effect on December 1, in accordance with Supreme Decree 230-2026-EF.
“With this new salary scale, the administration of President Keiko Fujimori recognizes the work of Sunafil’s staff. We will now push for legal changes to restore the agency’s authority to conduct labor inspections within micro and small enterprises, enabling it to better protect the rights of workers across the country,” affirmed Minister Juan Sheput.
He added that the government, through the Ministry of Labor, will continue to foster dialogue between workers and employers, with a commitment to advancing measures that improve income and safeguard labor rights.
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Published: 11/10/2026