Salary Intelligence
Salaries in Mexico by profession
National median, after-tax net, and purchasing power for 38 professions in Mexico — anchored to a primary-sourced median wage (2023 data).
What is a good salary in Mexico?
Key facts
- National median: ~$5,647 gross ~$5,152 after tax (2023 data, 91% kept).
- Highest-paying role: CTO / Technology Director ~$34,953/yr net for a mid-level cto / technology director.
- Purchasing power the median net is worth ~$10,979 in PPP-equivalent (US price) terms.
- 38 professions estimated each = the national median × the role's skill premium, netted via the tax engine.
National median (2023)
$5,647 gross · $5,152 after tax · $10,979 PPP-equivalent. Source & methodology
Estimated pay by profession in Mexico
By take-home, the highest pay in Mexico is estimated for a 🏢 cto / technology director — $34,953 net after tax (8× the local median).
| Profession | Est. gross | Est. net |
|---|---|---|
| CTO / Technology Director | $45,373 | $34,953 |
| AI Engineer | $38,184 | $30,046 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $38,175 | $30,039 |
| Engineering Manager | $33,409 | $26,526 |
| Doctor (Physician) | $29,667 | $23,768 |
| Software Engineer | $27,768 | $22,369 |
| Data Engineer | $27,083 | $21,864 |
| Cloud Engineer | $25,970 | $21,043 |
| DevOps Engineer | $25,892 | $20,986 |
| Product Manager | $25,228 | $20,496 |
| Cybersecurity Specialist | $23,694 | $19,338 |
| Data Scientist | $22,425 | $18,376 |
| Management Consultant | $22,307 | $18,286 |
| Dentist | $20,960 | $17,264 |
| Remote Freelancer | $18,779 | $15,610 |
| Sales Manager | $16,693 | $14,027 |
| Pharmacist | $16,645 | $13,991 |
| General Manager | $16,404 | $13,808 |
| UX Designer | $16,218 | $13,667 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $15,527 | $13,143 |
| Marketing Manager | $15,175 | $12,876 |
| Project Manager | $15,175 | $12,876 |
| Civil Engineer | $14,735 | $12,542 |
| Finance Analyst | $14,189 | $12,127 |
| Business Analyst | $13,999 | $11,983 |
| Content Writer | $13,709 | $11,763 |
| Operations Manager | $13,335 | $11,480 |
| HR Manager | $11,950 | $10,414 |
| University Lecturer | $11,470 | $10,034 |
| Physiotherapist | $10,812 | $9,512 |
| Graphic Designer | $10,465 | $9,237 |
| Accountant | $9,560 | $8,504 |
| Hospitality Manager | $8,529 | $7,648 |
| Nurse | $7,644 | $6,884 |
| Chef | $7,404 | $6,676 |
| Teacher | $6,860 | $6,204 |
| Electrician | $6,623 | $5,999 |
| Plumber | $6,570 | $5,953 |
“vs median” = estimated gross ÷ Mexico's national median gross. Tap a role for the full country-by-country ranking. Regulated professions (medicine, nursing, dentistry, pharmacy, teaching) require local credential recognition before you can practise. The national median here is an economy-wide figure that includes informal employment, so formal-sector and skilled-role pay typically sits well above it.
Mexico salary estimates · Source: Mexico national median wage (national statistical office / Eurostat, 2023) + WhereNext tax engine · Last verified Jun 22, 2026
Modelled estimate, not survey data. Each profession figure is the country's national median wage scaled by the role's skill premium — a directional model, not a per-role salary survey. Singapore is the exception: its figures are the Ministry of Manpower's June 2025 occupational medians. It is for a mid-level professional and varies widely by employer, seniority, bonus, equity, contract type and tax regime. Net is modelled via WhereNext's tax engine and is not tax or employment advice — verify with an employer or qualified advisor before making decisions.
Where the money goes: CTO / Technology Director in Mexico
Gross pay erodes to take-home after tax, then adjusts for local prices — a mid-level estimate, every step sourced.
Updated · National medians (Eurostat / national stats) · US BLS OEWS May 2024 · World Bank ICP 2021 (PPP)
- Gross$45,373
- Income tax−$10,420
- Net (after tax)$34,953
- Local prices+$39,537
- Real value$74,490
Keep rate 77% · net $34,953 · real value $74,490 (your money goes further here)
| Step | USD/yr | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Gross salary | $45,373 | Estimated gross for the role. |
| − Income tax & social | −$10,420 | Resident tax brackets; you keep 77%. |
| Net (after tax) | $34,953 | Take-home in nominal USD. |
| + Local prices (PPP) | +$39,537 | Cheaper than the US — your net buys more. |
| Real value (PPP-equiv. net) | $74,490 | What the net is worth in US price terms. |
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Mexico salary questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good salary in Mexico?▾
The national median is about $5,647 gross (~$5,152 after tax) for 2023. A "good" salary is typically well above the median — many skilled professions here estimate above $24,467 net. Cost of living matters as much as the headline number.
Which jobs pay the most in Mexico?▾
Among the roles modelled, the highest after-tax pay in Mexico is estimated for cto / technology director, ai engineer, senior software engineer. These are directional estimates — actual pay varies by employer, seniority and sector.
Does WhereNext estimate net salary after tax in Mexico?▾
Yes. Net figures are computed with WhereNext's tax engine using Mexico's domestic resident income tax brackets and social contributions — not expat regimes. Verify your own situation with a qualified advisor.
How reliable are these Mexico salary figures?▾
The national median is primary-sourced (national statistical office / Eurostat, 2023 data). Per-profession figures are a model — the national median × the role's skill premium, not a per-role salary survey — so treat them as a planning guide, not a quote.