How much does a meter reader make in Mexico?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is MX$6,704 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- MX$6,536
- Equals
- $4,182
- Compared with the median pay in Mexico
- 0.8 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 | $61,420 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $61,130 |
| 3. Germany | $57,380 |
| 67. Colombia estimate | $4,236 |
| 68. Mexico estimate | $4,182 |
| 69. Albania estimate | $4,179 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $120 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- CourierMX$78,100
- Odd job personsMX$83,430
- Water and firewood collectorsMX$79,160
- Gym workerMX$75,700
- Waste collectorMX$84,550
- SorterMX$84,780
- Street sweeperMX$83,140
Frequently asked questions
How much does a meter reader make a month in Mexico?
The median gross salary is MX$6,704 a month, MX$80,450 a year.
How much does a meter reader make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around MX$70,630 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than MX$96,200.
Which country pays a meter reader the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $61,420 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a meter reader make more in Mexico or in United States?
In United States: $47,750 a year against $4,182 in Mexico, 11.4 times more.
Who makes more, a meter reader or a courier?
A meter reader: MX$80,450 a year against MX$78,100 for a courier, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate