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.

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.

The minimum wage per day guaranteed by law in Mexico was decreed to increase by approximately 12 percent between 2024 and 2025, reaching 278.8 Mexican pesos in 2025. The Northern Free Zone located near the northern border was the exception, where the minimum daily wage increased to 419.88 Mexican pesos. Education and income disparity The income distribution is entirely a new story than minimum wages, in fact, there are many factors that influence the level of salaries for Mexican workers. One of the main differences is by the number of schooling years, someone with more than 18 years of study earns on average double than employees with seven to nine years. Moreover, the area of study, while statistics and finance mean salaries, the highest wages by degree, are above 30,000 Mexican pesos per month, others such as performing arts and theology rank as the lowest paying degrees in Mexico.
Poverty still among the main problems
Despite one of the main reasons for minimum wage increases being moving people out from poverty conditions, poverty continues to be one of the main problems Mexican society faces. The number of people living under poverty conditions has decreased by 8.54 million inhabitants from 2014 to 2022, nonetheless, the figure is still higher than 46.5 million. The poverty rate varies among states, with Chiapas leading the ranking with 67.4 percent of the population under such conditions, while both Baja California and Baja California Sur recorded less than 14 percent.

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 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

Wages in Manufacturing in Mexico remained unchanged at 4.20 USD/Hour in September. This dataset provides - Mexico Average Wages in Manufacturing Index - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Mexico Daily Salary: Mining and Quarrying data was reported at 618.769 MXN in Mar 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 610.305 MXN for Feb 2019. Mexico Daily Salary: Mining and Quarrying data is updated monthly, averaging 345.422 MXN from Jan 2000 (Median) to Mar 2019, with 231 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 628.014 MXN in Aug 2018 and a record low of 137.122 MXN in Feb 2000. Mexico Daily Salary: Mining and Quarrying data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Mexican Social Security Institute. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Mexico – Table MX.WB005: Employment and Wage. Refers to salary of insured workers. Because the IMSS offical employment statistics refers to insured workers, the amount of salary is associated with this group of workers from March 2013.

Average Annual Wages in Mexico decreased to 20422.85 USD in 2024 from 20835.53 USD in 2023. Mexico Average Annual Wages - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on November of 2025.

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 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 Real Remuneration: Construction: Salary data was reported at 2,121.032 MXN mn in Feb 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,110.067 MXN mn for Jan 2019. Mexico Real Remuneration: Construction: Salary data is updated monthly, averaging 2,442.911 MXN mn from Jan 2006 (Median) to Feb 2019, with 158 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,866.784 MXN mn in Dec 2007 and a record low of 2,098.215 MXN mn in Apr 2017. Mexico Real Remuneration: Construction: Salary 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.G048: Real Remuneration: Construction Sector. Series based on the Survey 2009.

Real Remuneration: Construction: Salary: Mexico data was reported at 50.400 MXN mn in Feb 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 50.104 MXN mn for Jan 2019. Real Remuneration: Construction: Salary: Mexico data is updated monthly, averaging 91.095 MXN mn from Jan 2006 (Median) to Feb 2019, with 158 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 191.673 MXN mn in Nov 2013 and a record low of 47.203 MXN mn in Jan 2018. Real Remuneration: Construction: Salary: Mexico 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.G048: Real Remuneration: Construction Sector.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the mean household income for each of the five quintiles in Mexico, MO, 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 10,617, while the mean income for the highest quintile (20% of households with the highest income) is 160,507. This indicates that the top earners earn 15 times compared to the lowest earners.
• *Top 5%: * The mean household income for the wealthiest population (top 5%) is 284,944, which is 177.53% higher compared to the highest quintile, and 2683.85% 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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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Mexico median household income. You can refer the same here

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.

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 first quarter of 2024, the two highest paid professional degrees among all professional development areas were from the economic and administrative sector. Statistics ranked first with over 27,000 Mexican pesos.

Mexico Real Remuneration: Construction: Salary: Chiapas data was reported at 23.408 MXN mn in Feb 2019. This records a decrease from the previous number of 25.750 MXN mn for Jan 2019. Mexico Real Remuneration: Construction: Salary: Chiapas data is updated monthly, averaging 33.257 MXN mn from Jan 2006 (Median) to Feb 2019, with 158 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 91.949 MXN mn in Aug 2011 and a record low of 12.533 MXN mn in Apr 2017. Mexico Real Remuneration: Construction: Salary: Chiapas 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.G048: Real Remuneration: Construction Sector.

Avg Daily Quote Salaries: Expanded: Mexico data was reported at 362.939 MXN in Feb 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 362.491 MXN for Jan 2019. Avg Daily Quote Salaries: Expanded: Mexico data is updated monthly, averaging 238.997 MXN from Jan 2000 (Median) to Feb 2019, with 230 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 362.939 MXN in Feb 2019 and a record low of 139.583 MXN in Feb 2000. Avg Daily Quote Salaries: Expanded: Mexico 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 Avg Daily Quote Salaries: Expanded: Chiapas data was reported at 318.139 MXN in Feb 2019. This records a decrease from the previous number of 318.730 MXN for Jan 2019. Mexico Avg Daily Quote Salaries: Expanded: Chiapas data is updated monthly, averaging 192.880 MXN from Jan 2000 (Median) to Feb 2019, with 230 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 318.730 MXN in Jan 2019 and a record low of 93.529 MXN in Feb 2000. Mexico Avg Daily Quote Salaries: Expanded: Chiapas 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.

According to a survey carried out between April 2022 and March 2023, 65 percent of graduates from public and private universities in Mexico earned less than 8,001 Mexican pesos during their first job, while only 6.9 percent got a salary higher than 15,001 Mexican pesos.