How much does a high school teacher make in Mexico?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is MX$14,060 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- MX$12,330
- Equals
- $8,772
- Compared with the median pay in Mexico
- 1.6 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 | $107,800 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $88,480 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $77,110 |
| 73. Thailand estimate | $8,937 |
| 74. Mexico estimate | $8,772 |
| 75. El Salvador estimate | $8,655 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $387 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- ProfessorMX$172,400
- Vocational teacherMX$156,200
- Elementary school teacherMX$158,900
- Preschool teacherMX$134,000
- Education officerMX$158,200
- Special needs teacherMX$160,600
- Esol teacherMX$136,000
- Music teacherMX$140,600
Frequently asked questions
How much does a high school teacher make a month in Mexico?
The median gross salary is MX$14,060 a month, MX$168,700 a year.
How much does a high school teacher make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around MX$144,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than MX$198,100.
Which country pays a high school teacher the most?
Germany, with a median of $76,400 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a high school teacher make more in Mexico or in United States?
In United States: $72,040 a year against $8,772 in Mexico, 8.2 times more.
Who makes more, a high school teacher or a vocational teacher?
A high school teacher: MX$168,700 a year against MX$156,200 for a vocational teacher, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate