Mexico net salary 2026: gross to net explained
Your net salary in Mexico is your gross pay minus ISR income tax and IMSS contributions. The calculator above applies the 2026 rules to your own details. Below you will find typical amounts, a worked example and answers to common questions.
Table: gross to net in Mexico, 2026
| Gross / month (MX$) | Net / month (MX$) | Tax and contributions |
|---|---|---|
| 10,000 | 9,558.91 | 4.4% |
| 15,000 | 13,208.22 | 11.9% |
| 20,000 | 17,075.22 | 14.6% |
| 30,000 | 24,645.22 | 17.8% |
| 40,000 | 32,107.88 | 19.7% |
| 60,000 | 46,438.41 | 22.6% |
For a single employee aged 35 with no children and 12.5 payments a year, using the calculator’s standard settings. Enter your own details above for your exact figure.
Worked example: MX$20,000 gross a month
- Annual gross: MX$250,000.00
- IMSS social security, employee share (about 2.4%): −MX$6,571.68
- ISR income tax on the monthly salary (after the employment subsidy): −MX$28,603.83
- ISR on the aguinaldo and bonuses (30 UMA of aguinaldo exempt): −MX$1,384.28
- Net per year: MX$213,440.21
- That is MX$17,075.22 a month over 12.5 payments a year.
What it costs the employer
At MX$20,000 gross a month, the employer also pays MX$60,064 a year in social-security contributions, so the total cost of the job is MX$310,064 a year. You take home 68.8% of that amount.
Frequently asked questions
How much is MX$20,000 gross in net pay in Mexico?
About MX$17,075.22 a month (MX$213,440 a year) with 12.5 payments a year, for a single employee aged 35 without children, under the 2026 rules.
How much of my salary goes to tax and contributions?
At MX$20,000 a month, income tax takes 12.0% and employee social security 2.6% of gross pay, 14.6% in total. At MX$60,000 a month the total share is 22.6%.
What is the marginal rate?
It is the part of each extra unit of gross pay that goes to tax and contributions. At MX$20,000 a month it is 24.2%, so a raise adds less to your net pay than your average rate suggests.
Are these figures exact?
They are estimates based on the official 2026 rules shown under “Rules applied (2026)” above, which are checked against official calculators and examples. Your payslip can differ because of local taxes, benefits, collective agreements or personal allowances.
Rules and official sources: see “Rules applied (2026)” above. Last checked: October 2026. The amounts are estimates for information, not tax advice.