How much does a firefighter make in Mexico?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is MX$11,490 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- MX$10,250
- Equals
- $7,165
- Compared with the median pay in Mexico
- 1.3 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 | $91,500 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $91,140 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $82,320 |
| 68. Jordan estimate | $7,186 |
| 69. Mexico estimate | $7,165 |
| 70. Tonga estimate | $6,987 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $498 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Police officerMX$140,000
- Correctional officerMX$124,700
- Security guardMX$104,200
- Aid workerMX$117,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make a month in Mexico?
The median gross salary is MX$11,490 a month, MX$137,800 a year.
How much does a firefighter make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around MX$111,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than MX$169,500.
Which country pays a firefighter the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $91,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a firefighter make more in Mexico or in United States?
In United States: $62,270 a year against $7,165 in Mexico, 8.7 times more.
Who makes more, a firefighter or a police officer?
A police officer: MX$140,000 a year against MX$137,800 for a firefighter, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate