How much does a doctor make in Mexico?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is MX$19,840 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- MX$16,780
- Equals
- $12,380
- Compared with the median pay in Mexico
- 2.3 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Mexico ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $500,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $267,500 |
| 2. Canada | $200,600 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $152,100 |
| 73. Thailand estimate | $12,610 |
| 74. Mexico estimate | $12,380 |
| 75. El Salvador estimate | $12,210 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $546 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Specialist doctorMX$286,900
- Registered nurseMX$173,300
- MidwifeMX$171,700
- Traditional therapistMX$130,900
- Paramedical practitionersMX$186,500
- VeterinarianMX$176,900
- DentistMX$199,100
- PharmacistMX$181,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does a doctor make a month in Mexico?
The median gross salary is MX$19,840 a month, MX$238,100 a year.
How much does a doctor make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around MX$145,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than MX$293,900.
Which country pays a doctor the most?
United States, with a median of $267,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a doctor make more in Mexico or in United States?
In United States: $267,500 a year against $12,380 in Mexico, 21.6 times more.
Who makes more, a doctor or a specialist doctor?
A specialist doctor: MX$286,900 a year against MX$238,100 for a doctor, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate