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.

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.

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.

Minimum Wages in Mexico remained unchanged at 278.93 MXN/Day in October. This dataset provides - Mexico Minimum Wages - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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.

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.

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.

Graph and download economic data for Hourly Earnings: Earnings: Economic Activity: Manufacturing: Total Economy for Mexico (LCEAMN01MXM661S) from Jan 1980 to Aug 2025 about Mexico, compensation, earnings, hours, and manufacturing.

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 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.

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.

Mexico MX: Wages Index: % Change data was reported at 0.943 % in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.138 % for 2017. Mexico MX: Wages Index: % Change data is updated yearly, averaging 6.862 % from Dec 1969 (Median) to 2018, with 50 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 134.183 % in 1987 and a record low of -12.578 % in 1995. Mexico MX: Wages Index: % Change data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Mexico – Table MX.IMF.IFS: Wages, Labour Cost and Employment Index: Annual.

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.

Graph and download economic data for Labor Compensation: Earnings: Manufacturing: Hourly for Mexico (LCEAMN01MXM659S) from Jan 1981 to Aug 2025 about Mexico, compensation, earnings, hours, and manufacturing.

Mexico Real Remuneration: Construction: Wages: Chiapas data was reported at 7.581 MXN mn in Feb 2019. This records a decrease from the previous number of 7.885 MXN mn for Jan 2019. Mexico Real Remuneration: Construction: Wages: Chiapas data is updated monthly, averaging 17.579 MXN mn from Jan 2006 (Median) to Feb 2019, with 158 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 42.268 MXN mn in Jun 2012 and a record low of 7.581 MXN mn in Feb 2019. Mexico Real Remuneration: Construction: Wages: 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.

Mexico MX: Wages Index: % Change over Previous Period data was reported at -17.895 % in Jan 2019. This records a decrease from the previous number of 20.960 % for Dec 2018. Mexico MX: Wages Index: % Change over Previous Period data is updated monthly, averaging 0.220 % from Feb 1990 (Median) to Jan 2019, with 348 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 42.857 % in Dec 1994 and a record low of -32.276 % in Jan 1995. Mexico MX: Wages Index: % Change over Previous Period data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Mexico – Table MX.IMF.IFS: Wages, Labour Cost and Employment Index.

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.

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 RACI: Mfg: Wages: Machinery & Equipment data was reported at 124.100 2003=100 in Dec 2010. This records an increase from the previous number of 103.500 2003=100 for Nov 2010. Mexico RACI: Mfg: Wages: Machinery & Equipment data is updated monthly, averaging 101.650 2003=100 from Jan 2005 (Median) to Dec 2010, with 72 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 141.900 2003=100 in Dec 2005 and a record low of 91.200 2003=100 in Jan 2009. Mexico RACI: Mfg: Wages: Machinery & Equipment 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.G059: Real Average Compensation Index: Wages: Manufacturing Industry: 2003=100.