As of the third quarter of 2024, in Mexico, Nuevo León and Mexico City reported the highest average monthly salary, reaching over ****** Mexican pesos each. Additionally, Baja California Sur and Baja California ranked third and fourth in terms of highest incomes, with an average monthly salary of ****** and ****** Mexican pesos, respectively.

Key information about Mexico Household Income per Capita

• Mexico Annual Household Income per Capita reached 5,067.670 USD in Dec 2024, compared with the previous value of 3,690.156 USD in Dec 2022.
• Mexico Annual Household Income per Capita data is updated yearly, available from Dec 2006 to Dec 2024, with an averaged value of 3,155.323 USD.
• The data reached an all-time high of 5,067.670 USD in Dec 2024 and a record low of 2,639.778 USD in Dec 2020.
• In the latest reports, Retail Sales of Mexico grew 2.418 % YoY in Sep 2025.

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.

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.

Wages in Mexico decreased to 621.98 MXN/Day in October from 623.13 MXN/Day in September 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 1,013 USD in Oct 2025, compared with the previous figure of 1,012 USD in Sep 2025
• Mexico Monthly Earnings data is updated monthly, available from Jan 2000 to Oct 2025, with an average number of 620 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 dropped to 3 % in Oct 2025
• The country's Labour Force Participation Rate increased to 60 % in Oct 2025

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.

As of the third quarter of 2024, the Mexican population receiving an average monthly salary recorded the lowest amount for the females aging 75 years or more with ***** Mexican pesos. On the other hand, the topmost value was for the males between 35 and 44 years with ***** pesos.

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.

Mexico Ave Qtrly HH Income: Others: Sonora data was reported at 50.000 MXN in 2016. Mexico Ave Qtrly HH Income: Others: Sonora data is updated yearly, averaging 50.000 MXN from Dec 2016 (Median) to 2016, with 1 observations. Mexico Ave Qtrly HH Income: Others: Sonora 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.H018: Average Quarterly Household Income: by State.

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 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.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the median household incomes over the past decade across various racial categories identified by the U.S. Census Bureau in Mexico town. It portrays the median household income of the head of household across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. It also showcases the annual income trends, between 2013 and 2023, providing insights into the economic shifts within diverse racial communities.The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into income disparities and variations across racial categories, aiding in data analysis and decision-making..

Key observations

• White: In Mexico town, the median household income for the households where the householder is White increased by $18,676(53.82%), between 2013 and 2023. The median household income, in 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars, was $34,699 in 2013 and $53,375 in 2023.
• Black or African American: Even though there is a population where the householder is Black or African American, there was no median household income reported by the U.S. Census Bureau for both 2013 and 2023.
• Refer to the research insights for more key observations on American Indian and Alaska Native, Asian, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, Some other race and Two or more races (multiracial) households

Content

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

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race of the head of household: This column presents the self-identified race of the household head, encompassing all relevant racial categories (excluding ethnicity) applicable in Mexico town.
• 2010: 2010 median household income
• 2011: 2011 median household income
• 2012: 2012 median household income
• 2013: 2013 median household income
• 2014: 2014 median household income
• 2015: 2015 median household income
• 2016: 2016 median household income
• 2017: 2017 median household income
• 2018: 2018 median household income
• 2019: 2019 median household income
• 2020: 2020 median household income
• 2021: 2021 median household income
• 2022: 2022 median household income
• 2023: 2023 median household income
• Please note: All incomes have been adjusted for inflation and are presented in 2023-inflation-adjusted dollars.

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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 town median household income by race. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset illustrates the median household income in Mexico town, spanning the years from 2010 to 2023, with all figures adjusted to 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars. Based on the latest 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates from the American Community Survey, it displays how income varied over the last decade. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into median household income trends and explore income variations.

Key observations:

From 2010 to 2023, the median household income for Mexico town increased by $12,647 (30.54%), as per the American Community Survey estimates. In comparison, median household income for the United States increased by $5,602 (7.68%) between 2010 and 2023.

Analyzing the trend in median household income between the years 2010 and 2023, spanning 13 annual cycles, we observed that median household income, when adjusted for 2023 inflation using the Consumer Price Index retroactive series (R-CPI-U-RS), experienced growth year by year for 7 years and declined for 6 years.

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 2022-inflation-adjusted dollars.

Years for which data is available:

• 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 0223

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column presents the data year from 2010 to 2023
• Median Household Income: Median household income, in 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars for the specific year
• YOY Change($): Change in median household income between the current and the previous year, in 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars
• YOY Change(%): Percent change in median household income between current and the previous year

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/.

Recommended for further research

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

In Mexico, as of 2022, the bottom 50 percent, which represents the population whose income lied below the median, earned on average 2,076 euros at purchasing power parity (PPP) before income taxes. Meanwhile, the top ten percent had an average earning of 111,484 euros, 53 times over than the average earning of the bottom half. Further, the bottom 50 percent accounted for -0.3 percent of the overall national wealth in Mexico, that is, they have on average more debts than assets.

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

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

Mexico Ave Qtrly HH Income: Work Income: Guanajuato data was reported at 31,433.000 MXN in 2016. Mexico Ave Qtrly HH Income: Work Income: Guanajuato data is updated yearly, averaging 31,433.000 MXN from Dec 2016 (Median) to 2016, with 1 observations. Mexico Ave Qtrly HH Income: Work Income: Guanajuato 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.H018: Average Quarterly Household Income: by State.

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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In 2022, there was a gender pay gap in Mexico when considering the average income per family. The male population had a higher average income compared to the female population, regardless of the number of children in the household. For men with *** children, the highest average income recorded was ****** Mexican pesos, while for women with the same number of children, the average income was nearly half that amount, at ****** Mexican pesos.

In Mexico as of the third quarter of 2023, there was a higher standard monthly wage for the male population with 8,473 Mexican pesos, while women got 7,281 MXP. Thus, the male population got a higher income around 16 percent more than the female population.

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.