How much does a cook make in Mexico?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is MX$7,450 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- MX$7,245
- Equals
- $4,647
- 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 | $59,340 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $59,110 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $53,390 |
| 68. Jordan estimate | $4,660 |
| 69. Mexico estimate | $4,647 |
| 70. Tonga estimate | $4,532 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $323 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Flight attendantMX$107,300
- Rail conductorMX$100,700
- GuideMX$94,420
- WaiterMX$81,090
- BartenderMX$84,910
- HairdresserMX$83,610
- BeauticianMX$83,730
- Household managerMX$96,740
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make a month in Mexico?
The median gross salary is MX$7,450 a month, MX$89,400 a year.
How much does a cook make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around MX$79,220 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than MX$100,700.
Which country pays a cook the most?
Germany, with a median of $40,180 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a cook make more in Mexico or in United States?
In United States: $38,970 a year against $4,647 in Mexico, 8.4 times more.
Who makes more, a cook or a flight attendant?
A flight attendant: MX$107,300 a year against MX$89,400 for a cook, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate