HOURLY WAGE INDEX

Let’s talk wages in El Paso

$12.11

What is the minimum wage in El Paso?

The current minimum wage in El Paso, Texas is $12.11 per hour. This is higher than the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour, but lower than the current average minimum wage of $15 per hour in the United States. The minimum wage in El Paso has increased by 10% since 2019.

The last time the minimum wage was adjusted was in March 2023, when it was increased by $1 per hour. A livable wage in El Paso is estimated to be $14.67 per hour for a single adult. This means that a worker earning minimum wage would need to work more than 40 hours per week to afford basic living expenses. It is estimated that there are over 100,000 workers in El Paso who make minimum wage. These workers are disproportionately young, female, and Hispanic.

$14.67

What is the living wage in El Paso?

A livable wage in El Paso is estimated to be $14.67 per hour for a single adult. This means that a worker earning minimum wage would need to work more than 40 hours per week to afford basic living expenses.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between gross wages and net wages?

It's important to remember that the Hourly Wage Index data above reflects gross wages, or the amount of money an employee earns before accounting for payroll deductions like taxes, benefits, or wage garnishments. Due to variability in tax rates across locations, slightly lower gross wages in a certain location might result in higher take home pay, or vice versa.

What is a good hourly wage?

This question is a difficult one to answer, as a "good hourly wage" is highly subjective according to experience, work responsibilities, cost of living, and other factors. We recommend using Hourly Wage Index data as a starting point. Once you have established a baseline for certain positions, do further research into similar businesses in your area. Lastly, consider surveying your employees. They're the best resource to help you know what is a good hourly wage, what competitive pay looks like in your location, and how competitive wages change in your industry over time.

Offering competitive pay is one of my top priorities—what other resources do you have that might help?

We know that getting applicants to pay attention to your business can be extremely challenging, and that offering competitive pay is a huge part of that. Wages aren’t everything, however! Applicant experience is another important factor that can help set you apart from your competition. A few examples include:

Short, easy to understand job descriptions
Mobile-friendliness
Quick communication
Streamlined interview stages

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