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 628.81 MXN/Day in June from 629.92 MXN/Day in May 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

Wages in Manufacturing in Mexico increased to 4.20 USD/Hour in May from 4 USD/Hour in April 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.

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.

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.

How much do IT professionals earn in Mexico? It was found that an average salary in the Mexican IT sector amounted to *** thousand Mexican pesos a year as of April 2020. A Java developer made *** thousand pesos annually. A software test engineer earned *** thousand.

Explore the progression of average salaries for graduates in Latin American And Mexican Literature from 2020 to 2023 through this detailed chart. It compares these figures against the national average for all graduates, offering a comprehensive look at the earning potential of Latin American And Mexican Literature relative to other fields. This data is essential for students assessing the return on investment of their education in Latin American And Mexican Literature, providing a clear picture of financial prospects post-graduation.

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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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.

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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 Avg Daily Quote Salaries: Expanded: Distrito Federal data was reported at 466.454 MXN in Feb 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 463.718 MXN for Jan 2019. Mexico Avg Daily Quote Salaries: Expanded: Distrito Federal data is updated monthly, averaging 317.301 MXN from Jan 2000 (Median) to Feb 2019, with 230 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 466.454 MXN in Feb 2019 and a record low of 184.406 MXN in Feb 2000. Mexico Avg Daily Quote Salaries: Expanded: Distrito Federal 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.

As of the first quarter of 2024 in Mexico, the lowest paid degrees by professional degree were for the fishing professionals with an average monthly salary of 9,854 Mexican pesos.

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.

How much do software services professionals earn in Mexico? According to the data, the average annual salary of a software engineer amounted to ***** thousand Mexican pesos as on January 2022. On the other hand, one of the highest average salaries in the Mexican software services sector was that of a Software architect, totaling *** thousand Mexican pesos a year.

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.

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