How did Inca rulers paid their laborers?

Inca rulers primarily compensated their laborers through a system known as "mit'a," which required each community to contribute a certain number of workers for public projects, such as building roads or temples. Laborers were not paid in cash but received goods and services in return, including food, clothing, and shelter. This system reinforced social cohesion and ensured that the state's infrastructure and agricultural needs were met. Additionally, successful completion of labor often granted workers and their families access to land and other resources.