How much does an economist make in Mexico?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is MX$15,910 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- MX$13,780
- Equals
- $9,925
- Compared with the median pay in Mexico
- 1.8 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Mexico ranks among 144 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. United States | $124,700 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $122,000 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $100,100 |
| 73. Thailand estimate | $10,110 |
| 74. Mexico estimate | $9,925 |
| 75. El Salvador estimate | $9,793 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $438 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- AnthropologistMX$153,900
- HistorianMX$161,000
- PsychologistMX$171,100
- Social workerMX$152,300
- Religious professionalsMX$135,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economist make a month in Mexico?
The median gross salary is MX$15,910 a month, MX$190,900 a year.
How much does an economist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around MX$149,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than MX$247,300.
Which country pays an economist the most?
United States, with a median of $124,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an economist make more in Mexico or in United States?
In United States: $124,700 a year against $9,925 in Mexico, 12.6 times more.
Who makes more, an economist or an anthropologist?
An economist: MX$190,900 a year against MX$153,900 for an anthropologist, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate