How much does a chief engineer make in Mexico?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is MX$14,290 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- MX$12,510
- Equals
- $8,913
- Compared with the median pay in Mexico
- 1.6 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Mexico ranks among 142 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 | $111,900 |
| 2. United States | $109,500 |
| 3. Germany | $91,870 |
| 66. Ecuador estimate | $9,002 |
| 67. Mexico estimate | $8,913 |
| 68. Russia estimate | $8,838 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $486 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Ship pilotMX$160,900
- Airline pilotMX$219,300
- Air traffic controllerMX$214,700
- Air traffic safety technicianMX$152,900
- Wind technicianMX$131,400
- Technical aideMX$150,100
- Electrical technicianMX$157,300
- Electronics engineering technicianMX$146,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chief engineer make a month in Mexico?
The median gross salary is MX$14,290 a month, MX$171,500 a year.
How much does a chief engineer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around MX$132,800 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than MX$202,200.
Which country pays a chief engineer the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $111,900 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a chief engineer make more in Mexico or in United States?
In United States: $109,500 a year against $8,913 in Mexico, 12.3 times more.
Who makes more, a chief engineer or a ship pilot?
A chief engineer: MX$171,500 a year against MX$160,900 for a ship pilot, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate