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 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.

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, 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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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 MX: Wages Index: % Change data was reported at 1.112 % in Dec 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.762 % for Sep 2018. Mexico MX: Wages Index: % Change data is updated quarterly, averaging 1.237 % from Mar 1991 (Median) to Dec 2018, with 112 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 30.134 % in Mar 1991 and a record low of -20.075 % in Dec 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: Quarterly.

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.

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.

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 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.

Wage and salaried workers, male (% of male employment) (modeled ILO estimate) in Mexico was reported at 68.68 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Mexico - Wage and salary workers; male (% of males employed) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

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.

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.

Explore the progression of average salaries for graduates in The Autonomous Technological Institute Of Mexico 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 The Autonomous Technological Institute Of Mexico relative to other fields. This data is essential for students assessing the return on investment of their education in The Autonomous Technological Institute Of Mexico, providing a clear picture of financial prospects post-graduation.