How much does an elementary school teacher make in Mexico?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is MX$13,240 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- MX$11,670
- Equals
- $8,260
- Compared with the median pay in Mexico
- 1.5 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. Switzerland estimate | $101,500 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $83,320 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $72,610 |
| 73. Thailand estimate | $8,416 |
| 74. Mexico estimate | $8,260 |
| 75. El Salvador estimate | $8,149 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $364 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Preschool teacherMX$134,000
- ProfessorMX$172,400
- Vocational teacherMX$156,200
- High school teacherMX$168,700
- Education officerMX$158,200
- Special needs teacherMX$160,600
- Esol teacherMX$136,000
- Music teacherMX$140,600
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make a month in Mexico?
The median gross salary is MX$13,240 a month, MX$158,900 a year.
How much does an elementary school teacher make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around MX$141,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than MX$192,700.
Which country pays an elementary school teacher the most?
Germany, with a median of $69,540 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an elementary school teacher make more in Mexico or in United States?
In United States: $64,090 a year against $8,260 in Mexico, 7.8 times more.
Who makes more, an elementary school teacher or a preschool teacher?
An elementary school teacher: MX$158,900 a year against MX$134,000 for a preschool teacher, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate