How much does a chef make in Mexico?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is MX$9,845 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- MX$9,319
- Equals
- $6,141
- Compared with the median pay in Mexico
- 1.1 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Mexico ranks among 143 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. Switzerland estimate | $77,130 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $62,670 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $60,020 |
| 67. Ecuador estimate | $6,202 |
| 68. Mexico estimate | $6,141 |
| 69. Russia estimate | $6,089 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $335 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- PhotographerMX$120,800
- Set designerMX$123,000
- Museum technicianMX$122,300
- Other artistic and cultural associate professionalsMX$136,700
- Legal aideMX$138,100
- Social care workerMX$127,600
- Religious workerMX$121,400
- AthleteMX$141,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chef make a month in Mexico?
The median gross salary is MX$9,845 a month, MX$118,100 a year.
How much does a chef make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around MX$99,820 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than MX$139,500.
Which country pays a chef the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $77,130 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a chef make more in Mexico or in United States?
In United States: $48,610 a year against $6,141 in Mexico, 7.9 times more.
Who makes more, a chef or a photographer?
A photographer: MX$120,800 a year against MX$118,100 for a chef, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate