Salaries by job in Mexico 2026: gross and net
Typical monthly pay for the main kinds of job, before and after tax and social security, from official earnings data.
Typical gross pay a month in 2026 for the main kinds of job, from the lowest-paid to the highest-paid. Your own salary and situation: in the calculator below.
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Pay by kind of job in Mexico 2026
Pay differs most by the kind of work. The table shows the typical gross pay a month of each main group of the international ISCO classification, and what is left after income tax and social security.
Typical pay a month by kind of job
| Kind of job | Gross a month | Net a month | Compared with all |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managers | MX$33,534 | MX$27,315 | +98% |
| Professionals: engineers, doctors, teachers, IT specialists, lawyers | MX$28,472 | MX$23,491 | +68% |
| Technicians and associate professionals | MX$23,174 | MX$19,481 | +37% |
| Skilled trades: construction, electricians, mechanics | MX$20,466 | MX$17,428 | +21% |
| Office and administrative staff | MX$20,025 | MX$17,094 | +18% |
| Machine operators, assemblers and drivers | MX$19,721 | MX$16,864 | +16% |
| Service and sales: shops, restaurants, care, security | MX$15,658 | MX$13,727 | −8% |
| Farming, forestry and fishing | MX$14,727 | MX$12,993 | −13% |
| Elementary jobs: cleaners, helpers, labourers | MX$12,662 | MX$11,326 | −25% |
| All employees (median) | MX$16,928 | MX$14,728 | 0% |
Typical gross pay: the 2026 national median, MX$16,928 a month, times how much each group earns compared with all employees (median monthly earnings, ILOSTAT, 2025). Net pay: single, aged 35, no children, 12.5 salaries a year. Pay varies widely inside each group by experience, sector and region.
Frequently asked questions
Which jobs pay the most in Mexico?
Managers: typically MX$33,534 gross a month, MX$27,315 net.
Which jobs pay the least in Mexico?
Elementary jobs: typically MX$12,662 gross a month, MX$11,326 net.
Rules and official sources: see “Rules applied (2026)” in the calculator. Last checked: October 2026. Estimates for information, not financial advice.
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