Operating costs for manufacturing in Honduras
Industrial space, electricity, water and labor are key inputs when evaluating a manufacturing project. These reference costs provide a practical starting point for planning operations in Honduras, while final costs vary by location, facility specifications, consumption and project requirements.
Electricity
Industrial electricity costs vary according to voltage level, demand profile and service arrangement. The reference range for project evaluation is US$0.14–0.21 per kWh.
Industrial building lease
Industrial lease rates are negotiable and vary by industrial park, building specifications and the operational requirements of each project.
Water
Industrial and domestic water rates are determined according to consumption, service requirements and the selected industrial park.
2026 minimum wage and collateral cost reference
For the textile maquila sector and other companies operating in Free Zones, the 2026 minimum wage is L 12,930.07 per month, with a reference equivalent of US$493.70. Collateral-cost percentages associated with the wage total 41.66%.
| Cost component | Collateral rate | Reference US$ / month |
|---|---|---|
| Social Security | 7.20% | US$35.55 |
| Training | 1.00% | US$4.94 |
| Christmas Bonus | 8.33% | US$41.13 |
| Half-Year Bonus | 8.33% | US$41.13 |
| Education Bonus | 1.50% | US$7.41 |
| Vacations | 4.20% | US$20.74 |
| National Holidays | 3.10% | US$15.30 |
| Severance provision | 8.00% | US$39.50 |
| Total collateral charge | 41.66% | US$205.68 |
| 2026 minimum wage | 100.00% | US$493.70 |
| Minimum wage + collateral costs | 141.66% | US$699.38 |
USD equivalents are planning references. Collateral amounts shown in US dollars are calculated from the US$493.70 monthly wage reference and the listed percentages; actual payroll obligations should be confirmed against the applicable legal and payroll requirements.