How much does a candle factory worker make in Mexico?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is MX$9,634 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- MX$9,137
- Equals
- $6,009
- Compared with the median pay in Mexico
- 1.1 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Mexico ranks among 142 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $72,940 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $71,250 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $66,680 |
| 60. Maldives estimate | $6,031 |
| 61. Mexico estimate | $6,009 |
| 62. Lebanon estimate | $5,792 |
| 142. Kenya estimate | $128 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Watch makerMX$124,600
- Piano tunerMX$126,900
- JewellerMX$109,500
- PotterMX$111,900
- GlassblowerMX$109,300
- Sign installerMX$114,700
- BasketmakerMX$103,000
- Carpet workerMX$104,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does a candle factory worker make a month in Mexico?
The median gross salary is MX$9,634 a month, MX$115,600 a year.
How much does a candle factory worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around MX$91,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than MX$138,200.
Which country pays a candle factory worker the most?
United States, with a median of $46,080 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a candle factory worker make more in Mexico or in United States?
In United States: $46,080 a year against $6,009 in Mexico, 7.7 times more.
Who makes more, a candle factory worker or a watch maker?
A watch maker: MX$124,600 a year against MX$115,600 for a candle factory worker, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate