In 2023, the average wage in Mexico achieved its highest level since 2009, amounting to around 20,090 U.S. dollars per year. Moreover, the average annual wage increased for the third consecutive year. Employment conditions In light of the crucial role that employment plays as a primary source of income, perceiving their working conditions to be poor, a sentiment held by nearly half of Mexico's workforce. Furthermore, the distribution of working hours skews towards non-monetarily compensated positions, particularly impacting the female demographic on households. This imbalance poses challenges to sustaining motivation. Informal employment also exhibits a higher prevalence among females, presenting regulatory complexities. Furthermore, a perceived gender-based disparity in employment opportunities subsists, amplifying the overarching concerns. As these factors coalesce, one out of every two individuals' harbors apprehensions about potential job loss. Salaries vs. Life expenses In 2023, the minimum wage has witnessed a considerable increase. Nevertheless, it continues to fall short of meeting essential living costs. Calculations indicate that a worker should ideally earn at least twice the amount of the latest increment to adequately cover these necessary expenses. A significant portion of the population—approximately one-third—finds itself residing beneath the threshold of basic food basket expenses. Consequently, Mexico ranks as the country where grocery expenses constitute the highest percentage of earnings. Furthermore, this predicament disproportionately impacts women, as they are often remunerated at lower wage rates.

Key information about Mexico Household Income per Capita

• Mexico Annual Household Income per Capita reached 3,690.156 USD in Dec 2022, compared with the previous value of 2,639.778 USD in Dec 2020.
• Mexico Annual Household Income per Capita data is updated yearly, available from Dec 2006 to Dec 2022, with an averaged value of 3,322.376 USD.
• The data reached an all-time high of 4,169.817 USD in Dec 2008 and a record low of 2,639.778 USD in Dec 2020.
• In the latest reports, Retail Sales of Mexico grew 4.584 % YoY in Apr 2023.

CEIC calculates Annual Household Income per Capita from Quarterly Average Household Income per Capita multiplied by 4 and converts it into USD. The National Institute of Statistics and Geography provides Average Household Income per Capita in local currency. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions.

Wages in Mexico decreased to 630.72 MXN/Day in August from 631.51 MXN/Day in July of 2025. This dataset provides - Mexico Average Daily Wages - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Key information about Mexico Monthly Earnings

• Mexico Monthly Earnings stood at 908 USD in Feb 2025, compared with the previous figure of 902 USD in Jan 2025
• Mexico Monthly Earnings data is updated monthly, available from Jan 2000 to Feb 2025, with an average number of 578 USD
• The data reached the an all-time high of 1,045 USD in May 2024 and a record low of 411 USD in Feb 2000

CEIC calculates Monthly Earning from Average Daily Quote Salaries multiplied by 30 and converts it into USD. Secretary of Labor and Social Security provides Average Daily Quote Salaries in local currency. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions.


Further information about Mexico Monthly Earnings

• In the latest reports, Mexico Population reached 132 million people in Dec 2024
• Unemployment Rate of Mexico increased to 3 % in Jan 2025
• The country's Labour Force Participation Rate increased to 59 % in Jan 2025

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Mexico was last recorded at 10313.49 US dollars in 2024. The GDP per Capita in Mexico is equivalent to 82 percent of the world's average. This dataset provides - Mexico GDP per capita - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

As of 2024, the average income per Mexican household was leading in the state of Nuevo León with an amount of ******* Mexican pesos per quarter, followed by the monetary amount in Mexico City.

Mexico Average Quarterly Household Income data was reported at 63,695.000 MXN in 2022. This records an increase from the previous number of 50,309.000 MXN for 2020. Mexico Average Quarterly Household Income data is updated yearly, averaging 46,285.000 MXN from Dec 2006 (Median) to 2022, with 9 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 63,695.000 MXN in 2022 and a record low of 39,719.000 MXN in 2014. Mexico Average Quarterly Household Income data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics and Geography. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Mexico – Table MX.H024: Average Quarterly Household Income.

Wages in Manufacturing in Mexico increased to 4.20 USD/Hour in July from 4.10 USD/Hour in June of 2025. This dataset provides - Mexico Average Wages in Manufacturing Index - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Mexico Ave Qtrly HH Income Per Capita: Fourth Decile data was reported at 6,110.169 MXN in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 4,900.343 MXN for 2014. Mexico Ave Qtrly HH Income Per Capita: Fourth Decile data is updated yearly, averaging 5,170.435 MXN from Dec 2006 (Median) to 2016, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6,110.169 MXN in 2016 and a record low of 4,900.343 MXN in 2014. Mexico Ave Qtrly HH Income Per Capita: Fourth Decile data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics and Geography. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Mexico – Table MX.H012: Average Quarterly Household Income.

In the first quarter of 2024, per capita wage income in Mexico City stood at ******** Mexican pesos, a considerable growth compared to the previous quarter and the largest income per capita registered.

Mexico Ave Qtrly HH Income Per Capita: Fifth Decile data was reported at 7,350.745 MXN in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 5,958.821 MXN for 2014. Mexico Ave Qtrly HH Income Per Capita: Fifth Decile data is updated yearly, averaging 6,289.141 MXN from Dec 2006 (Median) to 2016, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7,350.745 MXN in 2016 and a record low of 5,958.821 MXN in 2014. Mexico Ave Qtrly HH Income Per Capita: Fifth Decile data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics and Geography. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Mexico – Table MX.H012: Average Quarterly Household Income.

Mexico Ave Qtrly HH Income Per Capita data was reported at 12,692.856 MXN in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 10,497.208 MXN for 2014. Mexico Ave Qtrly HH Income Per Capita data is updated yearly, averaging 11,043.182 MXN from Dec 2006 (Median) to 2016, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 12,692.856 MXN in 2016 and a record low of 10,488.126 MXN in 2010. Mexico Ave Qtrly HH Income Per Capita data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics and Geography. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Mexico – Table MX.H012: Average Quarterly Household Income.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the mean household income for each of the five quintiles in Mexico, NY, as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau. The dataset highlights the variation in mean household income across quintiles, offering valuable insights into income distribution and inequality.

Key observations

• Income disparities: The mean income of the lowest quintile (20% of households with the lowest income) is 24,923, while the mean income for the highest quintile (20% of households with the highest income) is 190,157. This indicates that the top earners earn 8 times compared to the lowest earners.
• *Top 5%: * The mean household income for the wealthiest population (top 5%) is 291,021, which is 153.04% higher compared to the highest quintile, and 1167.68% higher compared to the lowest quintile.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Income Levels:

• Lowest Quintile
• Second Quintile
• Third Quintile
• Fourth Quintile
• Highest Quintile
• Top 5 Percent

Variables / Data Columns

• Income Level: This column showcases the income levels (As mentioned above).
• Mean Household Income: Mean household income, in 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars for the specific income level.

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Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Mexico median household income. You can refer the same here

Mexico Avg Daily Quote Salaries: Expanded: Chihuahua data was reported at 366.803 MXN in Feb 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 365.185 MXN for Jan 2019. Mexico Avg Daily Quote Salaries: Expanded: Chihuahua data is updated monthly, averaging 223.101 MXN from Jan 2000 (Median) to Feb 2019, with 230 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 366.803 MXN in Feb 2019 and a record low of 118.170 MXN in Jan 2000. Mexico Avg Daily Quote Salaries: Expanded: Chihuahua data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Secretary of Labor and Social Security. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Mexico – Table MX.G042: Average Daily Quote Salaries: Expanded.

Mexico Ave Qtrly HH Income Per Capita: Third Decile data was reported at 4,936.671 MXN in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 3,977.265 MXN for 2014. Mexico Ave Qtrly HH Income Per Capita: Third Decile data is updated yearly, averaging 4,077.605 MXN from Dec 2006 (Median) to 2016, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4,936.671 MXN in 2016 and a record low of 3,977.265 MXN in 2014. Mexico Ave Qtrly HH Income Per Capita: Third Decile data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics and Geography. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Mexico – Table MX.H012: Average Quarterly Household Income.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the distribution of median household income among distinct age brackets of householders in Mexico. Based on the latest 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates from the American Community Survey, it displays how income varies among householders of different ages in Mexico. It showcases how household incomes typically rise as the head of the household gets older. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into age-based household income trends and explore the variations in incomes across households.

Key observations: Insights from 2023

In terms of income distribution across age cohorts, in Mexico, householders within the under 25 years age group have the highest median household income at $73,841, followed by those in the 25 to 44 years age group with an income of $70,221. Meanwhile householders within the 45 to 64 years age group report the second lowest median household income of $68,958. Notably, householders within the 65 years and over age group, had the lowest median household income at $68,523.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. All incomes have been adjusting for inflation and are presented in 2023-inflation-adjusted dollars.

Age groups classifications include:

• Under 25 years
• 25 to 44 years
• 45 to 64 years
• 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Of The Head Of Household: This column presents the age of the head of household
• Median Household Income: Median household income, in 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars for the specific age group

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Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Mexico median household income by age. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Mexico household income by age. The dataset can be utilized to understand the age-based income distribution of Mexico income.

Content

The dataset will have the following datasets when applicable

Please note: The 2020 1-Year ACS estimates data was not reported by the Census Bureau due to the impact on survey collection and analysis caused by COVID-19. Consequently, median household income data for 2020 is unavailable for large cities (population 65,000 and above).

• Mexico, MO annual median income by age groups dataset (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars)
• Age-wise distribution of Mexico, MO household incomes: Comparative analysis across 16 income brackets

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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The national gross income per capita in Mexico was 11,980 U.S. dollars in 2023. Between 1962 and 2023, the national gross income rose by 11,610 U.S. dollars, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend.

Graph and download economic data for Constant GDP per capita for Mexico (NYGDPPCAPKDMEX) from 1960 to 2024 about Mexico, per capita, real, and GDP.

Mexico Ave Qtrly HH Income Per Capita: Eighth Decile data was reported at 13,716.940 MXN in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 11,313.145 MXN for 2014. Mexico Ave Qtrly HH Income Per Capita: Eighth Decile data is updated yearly, averaging 12,248.823 MXN from Dec 2006 (Median) to 2016, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 13,716.940 MXN in 2016 and a record low of 11,313.145 MXN in 2014. Mexico Ave Qtrly HH Income Per Capita: Eighth Decile data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics and Geography. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Mexico – Table MX.H012: Average Quarterly Household Income.