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How much does a historian make in Mexico?

MX$161,000a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is MX$13,410 a month. estimate

Approx. take-home per month
MX$11,810
Equals
$8,368
Compared with the median pay in Mexico
1.5 times
Data from
2025

Where Mexico ranks among 144 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $200 k $United StatesHungarySenegalNigeriaMexico, rank 74

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.

What philosophers, historians and political scientists earn in Mexico
Lowest 10%: MX$133,600Median: MX$161,000Highest 10%: MX$191,300

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. United States$106,300
2. Switzerland estimate$102,800
3. Luxembourg estimate$84,410
73. Thailand estimate$8,526
74. Mexico estimate$8,368
75. El Salvador estimate$8,256
144. Nigeria estimate$369
Compare philosophers, historians and political scientists in 144 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a historian make a month in Mexico?

The median gross salary is MX$13,410 a month, MX$161,000 a year.

How much does a historian make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around MX$133,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than MX$191,300.

Which country pays a historian the most?

United States, with a median of $106,300 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does a historian make more in Mexico or in United States?

In United States: $106,300 a year against $8,368 in Mexico, 12.7 times more.

Who makes more, a historian or an economist?

An economist: MX$190,900 a year against MX$161,000 for a historian, 1.2 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate