Key Facts: Mexico Wages
- Country
- Mexico (MEX)
- Continent
- North America
- Currency
- Mexican Peso (MXN)
- Minimum Wage
- MX$9,583.52 /mo ($551.68 USD)
- Average Gross Monthly Salary
- MX$16,500 /month
- Average Gross Annual Salary
- MX$198,000 /year
- Median Individual Income
- MX$96,000 /year
- Standard Work Week
- 48 hours
- Data Source
- CONASAMI (Comision Nacional de los Salarios Minimos)
- Last Updated
- 2026-03-02
Mexico — Average Salary & Wages
Mexican Peso (MXN) Data verified Jan 2026 Sources
The average salary in Mexico is
MX$198,000 a year
But half of all workers earn less than MX$96,000 .
The average is lifted by bonuses and high earners. Most workers earn less than that.
The minimum wage in Mexico is MX$9,583.52/mo ($551.68 USD) as of 2026. The average gross monthly salary is MX$16,500 ($949.83 USD). The median monthly income is MX$8,000 ($460.52 USD).
The Numbers
Mexico's minimum wage is among the lowest for North America, ranking #17 out of 25 countries with statutory minimum wages. Over the past 6 years, the minimum wage has increased by 156% in nominal terms. The standard work week is 48 hours.
Average monthly income for employed population based on ENOE. Large informal sector (~55% of employment) affects averages significantly.
Wage Breakdown
- Daily
- MX$315.04
- Monthly
- MX$9,583.52Daily rate x 30.42 (average days per month)
- Annual
- MX$114,989.60Daily rate x 365 days
Salario minimo general. 13.0% increase over 2025. Mexico's minimum wage is set on a daily basis. The Zona Libre de la Frontera Norte (Northern Border Free Zone) has a higher minimum of MXN $440.87/day. Workers also receive a mandatory aguinaldo (Christmas bonus) of at least 15 days' wages, plus a vacation premium. Mexico has seen significant real minimum wage increases since 2019.
What It Buys
• PPP ADJUSTED
In Mexico, the minimum wage has the purchasing power of $966.08/mo in the United States, adjusted for local cost of living using the World Bank PPP conversion factor.
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At minimum wage, a full-time worker in Mexico earns MX$9,583.52/mo. That is 58% of the average gross salary.
- Monthly (full-time)
- MX$9,583.52 at min. wage
- Share of avg. salary
- 58% gross, before tax
- USD equivalent
- $551.68/mo monthly
- Nominal growth
- +156% since 2020
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Minimum Wage Trend
Since 2020, the minimum wage has grown +156% in nominal terms.
Where It Varies
Federal districts & States · 32 regions
Work Week
- Standard
- 48 hrs/wk
- Maximum
- 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.
How It Compares
How Mexico Compares
| Metric | Mexico | North America Avg. | North America Highest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. salary (USD equiv.) | $949.83/mo | $1,573.82/mo | $6,228/mo (United States) |
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What is the minimum wage in Mexico?
The minimum wage in Mexico is MX$9,583.52/mo (approximately $551.68 USD), effective since 2026-01-01. Salario minimo general. 13.0% increase over 2025. Mexico's minimum wage is set on a daily basis. The Zona Libre de la Frontera Norte (Northern Border Free Zone) has a higher minimum of MXN $440.87/day. Workers also receive a mandatory aguinaldo (Christmas bonus) of at least 15 days' wages, plus a vacation premium. Mexico has seen significant real minimum wage increases since 2019.
What is the average salary in Mexico?
The average gross monthly salary in Mexico is MX$16,500 (approximately $949.83 USD). Average monthly income for employed population based on ENOE. Large informal sector (~55% of employment) affects averages significantly. Source: INEGI (Instituto Nacional de Estadistica y Geografia) (2025).
How many hours is the standard work week in Mexico?
The standard work week in Mexico is 48 hours, with a legal maximum of 48 hours. Overtime is paid at 2x the normal rate. 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.
How has the minimum wage in Mexico changed over time?
The minimum wage in Mexico has changed as follows: MX$123.22 in 2020, MX$141.70 in 2021, MX$172.87 in 2022, MX$207.44 in 2023, MX$248.93 in 2024, MX$278.80 in 2025, MX$315.04 in 2026. This represents 7 recorded adjustments.
What is the minimum wage in Mexico in USD?
The minimum wage in Mexico converts to approximately $551.68/mo in US dollars, based on current exchange rates. Actual purchasing power may differ due to local cost of living.
What is the average salary in Mexico in USD?
The average gross monthly salary in Mexico is approximately $949.83 per month in US dollars, based on current exchange rates. Actual purchasing power may differ due to local cost of living.
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