Key Facts: Mexico vs Bermuda Wages
- Mexico Minimum Wage
- MX$9,583.52/mo ($553.10 USD)
- Bermuda Minimum Wage
- $17.13/hr ($17.13 USD)
- Mexico Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
- MX$16,500 /mo ($952.27 USD)
- Data Sources
- CONASAMI (Comision Nacional de los Salarios Minimos) (2026-03-02), Government of Bermuda — Advancing a Fair and Sustainable Minimum Wage (2026-05-04)
Mexico
Bermuda
Updated 2026-05-04
Minimum Wage
$17.13 /hr
$17.13 USD
The minimum wage in Mexico is roughly 32 times higher than in Bermuda in USD terms, reflecting the gap between a upper-middle-income and a high-income economy.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Mexico | Bermuda |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage /hr | — | $17.13 $17.13 |
| Minimum wage /day | MX$315.04 $18.18 | — |
| Minimum wage /mo | MX$9,583.52 $553.10 | $2,968.87 $2,968.87 |
| Minimum wage /yr | MX$114,989.60 $6,636.44 | $35,630.40 $35,630.40 |
| Avg. gross salary /mo | MX$16,500 /mo $952.27 | N/A/mo |
| Avg. net salary /mo | MX$14,200 /mo $819.53 | N/A/mo |
| Median individual income /yr | MX$96,000 /yr $5,540.49 | N/A/yr |
Percentage differences are based on USD equivalent values. Positive means Mexico is higher.
Work Week
- Mexico
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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.
- Bermuda
-
40 hrs/wk standard
Max 48 hrs/wk
Overtime : 1.5x pay
Standard workweek is 40 hours under the Employment Act 2000.
What This Means for Workers
A minimum wage worker moving from Bermuda to Mexico would see a 3129% increase in USD-equivalent hourly earnings. Standard work weeks differ: Mexico mandates 48 hours while Bermuda mandates 40 hours. A minimum wage worker's weekly earnings in Mexico are $26,549 vs $685 in Bermuda.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the minimum wage higher in Mexico or Bermuda?
In Mexico, the minimum wage is MX$9,583.52/mo ($553.10 USD). In Bermuda, it is $17.13/hr ($17.13 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 Mexico and Bermuda?
Mexico has a longer standard work week at 48 hours, compared to 40 hours in Bermuda. Workers in Mexico work 48 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.