Aguinaldo (Year-end Bonus): Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn about the mandatory year-end bonus for employees in Mexico, including how much you receive and when it must be paid.
The Aguinaldo is a mandatory year-end bonus that employers must pay to their employees as part of their annual compensation package. This benefit is a legal requirement designed to provide workers with extra financial support at the end of the calendar year.
Who it's for
This benefit is available to all employees who have completed at least one year of service with their employer. The requirement is based on your length of employment within the current cycle.
What you get
You are entitled to receive a bonus that is equivalent to at least 15 days of your salary. This payment serves as an additional amount on top of your regular wages to help with year-end expenses.
What it costs you
There is no cost to you to receive this benefit; it is a right provided under the law. For the employer, the requirement is that the payment must be processed and delivered to the employee before December 20th.
The catch to know
The most important thing to understand is how the amount is calculated if you have not been with the company for a full year. If you have worked for your employer for less than one year, you do not receive the full 15 days. Instead, you must receive a pro-rated bonus, which is calculated based on the specific portion of the year you actually worked.
How to apply
- Review your employment records to confirm your total length of service with your employer.
- Monitor your payroll or pay stub during the month of December to ensure the payment is included.
- Verify that the amount received matches at least 15 days of your regular salary, or the pro-rated amount if you have worked less than a year.