How much does a correctional officer make in Mexico?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is MX$10,390 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- MX$9,318
- Equals
- $6,482
- Compared with the median pay in Mexico
- 1.2 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 | $82,770 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $82,450 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $74,470 |
| 68. Jordan estimate | $6,500 |
| 69. Mexico estimate | $6,482 |
| 70. Tonga estimate | $6,321 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $451 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- FirefighterMX$137,800
- Police officerMX$140,000
- Security guardMX$104,200
- Aid workerMX$117,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer make a month in Mexico?
The median gross salary is MX$10,390 a month, MX$124,700 a year.
How much does a correctional officer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around MX$109,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than MX$150,100.
Which country pays a correctional officer the most?
Australia, with a median of $68,670 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a correctional officer make more in Mexico or in United States?
In United States: $61,280 a year against $6,482 in Mexico, 9.5 times more.
Who makes more, a correctional officer or a firefighter?
A firefighter: MX$137,800 a year against MX$124,700 for a correctional officer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate