British Virgin Islands Mexico

Updated 2026-05-04

British Virgin Islands

Minimum Wage

$8.50 /hr

Mexico

Minimum Wage

MX$9,583.52 /mo

$553.10 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

MX$16,500 /mo

Min wage: -98% British Virgin Islands vs Mexico

The minimum wage in British Virgin Islands is roughly 65 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 British Virgin Islands and Mexico
Metric	British Virgin Islands	Mexico	Diff
Minimum wage /hr	$8.50	—	—
Minimum wage /day	—	MX$315.04 $18.18	—
Minimum wage /mo	$1,473.33	MX$9,583.52 $553.10	+166.4%
Minimum wage /yr	$17,680	MX$114,989.60 $6,636.44	+166.4%
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 British Virgin Islands is higher.

Work Week

British Virgin Islands: 40 hrs/wk standard

Max 48 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.5x pay

Standard workweek is 40 hours under the Labour Code.
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 British Virgin Islands earns 6407% less per hour in USD terms than one in Mexico. Standard work weeks differ: British Virgin Islands mandates 40 hours while Mexico mandates 48 hours. A minimum wage worker's weekly earnings in British Virgin Islands are $340 vs $26,549 in Mexico.

See this comparison from Mexico's perspective: Mexico vs British Virgin Islands

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British Virgin Islands vs Japan ¥ 1,121 /hr

British Virgin Islands vs France € 12.02 /hr

British Virgin Islands vs South Korea ₩ 10,320 /hr

British Virgin Islands vs Canada C$ 18.1 /hr

British Virgin Islands vs Australia A$ 24.95 /hr

British Virgin Islands vs Brazil R$ 7.37 /hr

British Virgin Islands vs Russia ₽ 156.31 /hr

British Virgin Islands vs Netherlands € 14.71 /hr

British Virgin Islands vs Saudi Arabia ﷼ 23.08 /hr

British Virgin Islands vs Turkey ₺ 164.94 /hr

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British Virgin Islands vs Poland zł 31.4 /hr

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British Virgin Islands vs Israel ₪ 35.4 /hr

British Virgin Islands vs New Zealand NZ$ 23.5 /hr

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the minimum wage higher in British Virgin Islands or Mexico?

In British Virgin Islands, the minimum wage is $8.50/hr. In Mexico, it is MX$9,583.52/mo ($553.10 USD). Mexico has the higher rate by 6407% 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 British Virgin Islands may retain a larger share of their earnings if prices there are lower.

How do work hours compare between British Virgin Islands and Mexico?

Mexico has a longer standard work week at 48 hours, compared to 40 hours in British Virgin Islands. Workers in British Virgin Islands work 40 hours per week by law. Longer mandatory hours can offset a nominally higher wage; a worker in British Virgin Islands 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.