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.
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Wages in Mexico decreased to 278.93 MXN/Day in May from 621.89 MXN/Day in April of 2025. This dataset provides - Mexico Average Daily Wages - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.
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Wages in Manufacturing in Mexico increased to 4 USD/Hour in April from 3.90 USD/Hour in March of 2025. This dataset provides - Mexico Average Wages in Manufacturing Index - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.
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.
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Key information about Mexico Monthly Earnings
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Mexico Minimum Wage: Daily: Weighted Average of the 3 Geographic Area data was reported at 102.680 MXN in Mar 2019. This stayed constant from the previous number of 102.680 MXN for Feb 2019. Mexico Minimum Wage: Daily: Weighted Average of the 3 Geographic Area data is updated monthly, averaging 10.787 MXN from Jan 1964 (Median) to Mar 2019, with 663 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 102.680 MXN in Mar 2019 and a record low of 0.018 MXN in Dec 1965. Mexico Minimum Wage: Daily: Weighted Average of the 3 Geographic Area data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Mexico. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Mexico – Table MX.G040: Minimum Wage and Wage Index.
This statistic depicts the average hourly wage in the manufacturing sector in Mexico compared to the U.S. from 2015 to 2017. As of June 2017, a manufacturing worker in Mexico earned approximately 2.3 U.S. dollars an hour, whereas the average salary in the U.S. stood at 20.8 U.S. dollars an hour.
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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.
In Mexico as of the third quarter of 2023, the sectors of occupation measured by the average monthly salary had the extractive industry as the clear leader, in terms of highest average salary, with 10,612 Mexican pesos, followed by the governmental, education and health areas.
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Mexico Real Average Compensation Index: Manufacturing: Wages data was reported at 142.400 1993=100 in Dec 2008. This records an increase from the previous number of 105.300 1993=100 for Nov 2008. Mexico Real Average Compensation Index: Manufacturing: Wages data is updated monthly, averaging 96.900 1993=100 from Jan 1993 (Median) to Dec 2008, with 192 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 149.500 1993=100 in Dec 1994 and a record low of 72.800 1993=100 in Feb 1997. Mexico Real Average Compensation Index: Manufacturing: Wages 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.G055: Real Average Compensation Index: Manufacturing Industry: 1993=100.
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Avg Daily Quote Salaries: Expanded: Campeche data was reported at 421.121 MXN in Feb 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 420.876 MXN for Jan 2019. Avg Daily Quote Salaries: Expanded: Campeche data is updated monthly, averaging 267.064 MXN from Jan 2000 (Median) to Feb 2019, with 230 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 421.121 MXN in Feb 2019 and a record low of 125.359 MXN in Feb 2000. Avg Daily Quote Salaries: Expanded: Campeche 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.
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Key information about Mexico Household Income per Capita
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Graph and download economic data for Hourly Earnings: Earnings: Economic Activity: Manufacturing: Total Economy for Mexico (LCEAMN01MXM661S) from Jan 1980 to Mar 2025 about Mexico, compensation, earnings, hours, and manufacturing.
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This dataset provides values for WAGES reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.
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Context
The dataset presents median income data over a decade or more for males and females categorized by Total, Full-Time Year-Round (FT), and Part-Time (PT) employment in Mexico town. It showcases annual income, providing insights into gender-specific income distributions and the disparities between full-time and part-time work. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into gender-based pay disparity trends and explore the variations in income for male and female individuals.
Key observations: Insights from 2023
Based on our analysis ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates, we present the following observations: - All workers, aged 15 years and older: In Mexico town, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $41,639 for males and $30,074 for females.
These income figures indicate a substantial gender-based pay disparity, showcasing a gap of approximately 28% between the median incomes of males and females in Mexico town. With women, regardless of work hours, earning 72 cents to each dollar earned by men, this income disparity reveals a concerning trend toward wage inequality that demands attention in thetown of Mexico town.
- Full-time workers, aged 15 years and older: In Mexico town, among full-time, year-round workers aged 15 years and older, males earned a median income of $64,934, while females earned $37,429, leading to a 42% gender pay gap among full-time workers. This illustrates that women earn 58 cents for each dollar earned by men in full-time roles. This level of income gap emphasizes the urgency to address and rectify this ongoing disparity, where women, despite working full-time, face a more significant wage discrepancy compared to men in the same employment roles.Remarkably, across all roles, including non-full-time employment, women displayed a lower gender pay gap percentage. This indicates that Mexico town offers better opportunities for women in non-full-time positions.
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.
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Throughout the depicted period, the average monthly wage in Mexico State has demonstrated a consistent upward trajectory, reaching its peak value in the first quarter of 2024 at ***** Mexican pesos.
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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.
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Mexico Ave Qtrly HH Income: Work Income: Sonora data was reported at 34,170.000 MXN in 2016. Mexico Ave Qtrly HH Income: Work Income: Sonora data is updated yearly, averaging 34,170.000 MXN from Dec 2016 (Median) to 2016, with 1 observations. Mexico Ave Qtrly HH Income: Work Income: 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.
During the depicted time period, the average monthly wage in the Mexican state of Sonora showcased a steady ascent. This positive trend reached its pinnacle in the third quarter of 2024, with the average monthly wage reaching its highest recorded value of 8,110 Mexican pesos.
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.