How much does a construction worker make in Mexico?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is MX$7,225 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- MX$7,044
- Equals
- $4,507
- Compared with the median pay in Mexico
- 0.8 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Mexico ranks among 144 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 | $66,190 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $65,880 |
| 3. Australia | $56,950 |
| 67. Colombia estimate | $4,565 |
| 68. Mexico estimate | $4,507 |
| 69. Albania estimate | $4,504 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $130 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Mining assistantMX$100,400
- Civils workerMX$99,600
- Picker and packerMX$72,370
- Factory labourerMX$82,250
- Hand and pedal vehicle driversMX$77,020
- Fiacre driverMX$71,730
- Warehouse workerMX$84,860
- Shelf stackerMX$68,580
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction worker make a month in Mexico?
The median gross salary is MX$7,225 a month, MX$86,700 a year.
How much does a construction worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around MX$77,170 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than MX$105,200.
Which country pays a construction worker the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $66,190 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a construction worker make more in Mexico or in United States?
In United States: $46,580 a year against $4,507 in Mexico, 10.3 times more.
Who makes more, a construction worker or a mining assistant?
A mining assistant: MX$100,400 a year against MX$86,700 for a construction worker, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate