### Wage Increases in Tijuana’s Maquiladoras: Average Daily Pay Reaches 391.50 Pesos
In Tijuana, workers in the maquiladora industry have seen their wages rise this year. According to Alfredo González Rodríguez, Director of Statistics at the Association of Human Resources of the Industry of Tijuana (Arithac), salaries for new hires increased by 1.2% from February to September, while employees who remained with the company for more than a year experienced a 2.4% pay hike.
González Rodríguez noted that the average salary in the maquiladora industry now stands at 391.50 pesos per day, which is 4.55% above the minimum wage set for the border region. He emphasized that these figures do not include additional bonuses and benefits offered by individual companies.
The salary increases come as a surprise given the current economic conditions. González Rodríguez explained that these adjustments are not mandated by the federal government but are a result of companies strengthening their employee retention plans by offering higher wages.
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### Efforts to Retain Workers Drive Wage Increases in Tijuana’s Manufacturing Sector
Further reports highlight a broader trend in Tijuana’s manufacturing sector, where companies are implementing wage increases despite not being required to do so by federal mandates. According to industry experts, these adjustments are part of strategic efforts to retain talent and reduce employee turnover rates.
Several maquiladoras in the region have also introduced additional perks, such as performance bonuses and extended benefits, to make their job offers more attractive. This trend is especially significant as the industry aims to recover from previous disruptions caused by supply chain issues and other economic challenges.
In related news, recent employee satisfaction surveys indicate a positive correlation between the wage increases and overall job satisfaction, suggesting that these measures are effectively meeting their intended goals.
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