How much does a journalist make in Mexico?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is MX$13,050 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- MX$11,520
- Equals
- $8,140
- 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 | $100,000 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $82,110 |
| 3. United States | $73,210 |
| 73. Thailand estimate | $8,294 |
| 74. Mexico estimate | $8,140 |
| 75. El Salvador estimate | $8,031 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $359 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Medical writerMX$149,800
- TranslatorMX$144,300
- LawyerMX$208,600
- JudgeMX$223,000
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classifiedMX$179,600
- Museum curatorMX$150,800
- LibrarianMX$155,700
- EconomistMX$190,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does a journalist make a month in Mexico?
The median gross salary is MX$13,050 a month, MX$156,600 a year.
How much does a journalist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around MX$122,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than MX$209,100.
Which country pays a journalist the most?
United States, with a median of $73,210 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a journalist make more in Mexico or in United States?
In United States: $73,210 a year against $8,140 in Mexico, 9.0 times more.
Who makes more, a journalist or a medical writer?
A journalist: MX$156,600 a year against MX$149,800 for a medical writer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate