Bermuda Mexico

Updated 2026-05-04

Bermuda

Minimum Wage

$17.13 /hr

$17.13 USD

Mexico

Minimum Wage

MX$9,583.52 /mo

$553.10 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

MX$16,500 /mo

Min wage: -97% Bermuda vs Mexico

The minimum wage in Bermuda is roughly 32 times lower than in Mexico in USD terms, reflecting the gap between a high-income and a upper-middle-income economy.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Bermuda and Mexico
Metric	Bermuda	Mexico	Diff
Minimum wage /hr	$17.13 $17.13	—	—
Minimum wage /day	—	MX$315.04 $18.18	—
Minimum wage /mo	$2,968.87 $2,968.87	MX$9,583.52 $553.10	+436.8%
Minimum wage /yr	$35,630.40 $35,630.40	MX$114,989.60 $6,636.44	+436.9%
Avg. gross salary /mo	N/A/mo	MX$16,500 /mo $952.27	—
Avg. net salary /mo	N/A/mo	MX$14,200 /mo $819.53	—
Median individual income /yr	N/A/yr	MX$96,000 /yr $5,540.49	—

Percentage differences are based on USD equivalent values. Positive means Bermuda is higher.

Work Week

Bermuda: 40 hrs/wk standard

Max 48 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.5x pay

Standard workweek is 40 hours under the Employment Act 2000.
Mexico: 48 hrs/wk standard

Max 48 hrs/wk

Overtime : 2x pay

Standard workweek is 48 hours (daytime). Night shift maximum is 42 hours, mixed shift 45 hours. First 9 hours of overtime per week at 200% rate; beyond that at 300%. A 2023 reform discussion to reduce to 40 hours is pending.

What This Means for Workers

A minimum wage worker in Bermuda earns 3129% less per hour in USD terms than one in Mexico. Standard work weeks differ: Bermuda mandates 40 hours while Mexico mandates 48 hours. A minimum wage worker's weekly earnings in Bermuda are $685 vs $26,549 in Mexico.

See this comparison from Mexico's perspective: Mexico vs Bermuda

Compare Bermuda with...

Bermuda vs United States $ 7.25 /hr

Bermuda vs China ¥ 25 /hr

Bermuda vs Germany € 13.9 /hr

Bermuda vs United Kingdom £ 12.71 /hr

Bermuda vs India ₹ 4,576 /mo

Bermuda vs Japan ¥ 1,121 /hr

Bermuda vs France € 12.02 /hr

Bermuda vs South Korea ₩ 10,320 /hr

Bermuda vs Canada C$ 18.1 /hr

Bermuda vs Australia A$ 24.95 /hr

Bermuda vs Brazil R$ 7.37 /hr

Bermuda vs Russia ₽ 156.31 /hr

Bermuda vs Netherlands € 14.71 /hr

Bermuda vs Saudi Arabia ﷼ 23.08 /hr

Bermuda vs Turkey ₺ 164.94 /hr

Bermuda vs Switzerland

Bermuda vs Poland zł 31.4 /hr

Bermuda vs Israel ₪ 35.4 /hr

Bermuda vs New Zealand NZ$ 23.5 /hr

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the minimum wage higher in Bermuda or Mexico?

In Bermuda, the minimum wage is $17.13/hr ($17.13 USD). In Mexico, it is MX$9,583.52/mo ($553.10 USD). Mexico has the higher rate by 3129% in USD terms. That nominal gap does not account for local prices; see the purchasing power comparison below for a cost-of-living-adjusted view. Workers in Bermuda may retain a larger share of their earnings if prices there are lower.

How do work hours compare between Bermuda and Mexico?

Mexico has a longer standard work week at 48 hours, compared to 40 hours in Bermuda. Workers in Bermuda work 40 hours per week by law. Longer mandatory hours can offset a nominally higher wage; a worker in Bermuda working fewer hours may have comparable or better effective hourly earnings depending on the wage levels of each country. Total annual compensation depends on both the wage rate and the number of hours required.