How much does a mechanical engineer make in Mexico?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is MX$15,980 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- MX$13,840
- Equals
- $9,968
- Compared with the median pay in Mexico
- 1.8 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 | $122,500 |
| 2. United States | $109,800 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $100,600 |
| 73. Thailand estimate | $10,160 |
| 74. Mexico estimate | $9,968 |
| 75. El Salvador estimate | $9,835 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $440 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Industrial engineerMX$188,400
- Civil engineerMX$182,700
- Environment engineerMX$174,600
- Chemical engineerMX$188,100
- Mine engineerMX$202,300
- Test engineerMX$188,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mechanical engineer make a month in Mexico?
The median gross salary is MX$15,980 a month, MX$191,800 a year.
How much does a mechanical engineer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around MX$165,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than MX$229,500.
Which country pays a mechanical engineer the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $122,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a mechanical engineer make more in Mexico or in United States?
In United States: $109,800 a year against $9,968 in Mexico, 11.0 times more.
Who makes more, a mechanical engineer or an industrial engineer?
A mechanical engineer: MX$191,800 a year against MX$188,400 for an industrial engineer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate