How much does a chemist make in Mexico?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is MX$14,160 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- MX$12,400
- Equals
- $8,831
- Compared with the median pay in Mexico
- 1.6 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Mexico ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $108,500 |
| 2. United States | $92,530 |
| 3. Germany | $89,610 |
| 73. Thailand estimate | $8,998 |
| 74. Mexico estimate | $8,831 |
| 75. El Salvador estimate | $8,713 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $390 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- AstrophysicistMX$201,900
- MeteorologistMX$186,100
- GeologistMX$188,300
- ActuaryMX$183,100
- ZoologistMX$173,900
- Forestry advisorMX$168,400
- Environmental protection professionalsMX$159,700
- Industrial engineerMX$188,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemist make a month in Mexico?
The median gross salary is MX$14,160 a month, MX$169,900 a year.
How much does a chemist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around MX$141,800 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than MX$212,900.
Which country pays a chemist the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $108,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a chemist make more in Mexico or in United States?
In United States: $92,530 a year against $8,831 in Mexico, 10.5 times more.
Who makes more, a chemist or an astrophysicist?
An astrophysicist: MX$201,900 a year against MX$169,900 for a chemist, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate