How much does a musician make in Mexico?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is MX$11,640 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- MX$10,380
- Equals
- $7,262
- Compared with the median pay in Mexico
- 1.3 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. United States | $92,810 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $89,240 |
| 3. Germany | $78,620 |
| 73. Thailand estimate | $7,399 |
| 74. Mexico estimate | $7,262 |
| 75. El Salvador estimate | $7,165 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $320 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- ArtistMX$154,600
- Ballet dancerMX$138,100
- Art directorMX$166,400
- ActorMX$117,900
- AnnouncerMX$154,900
- PerformerMX$110,600
Frequently asked questions
How much does a musician make a month in Mexico?
The median gross salary is MX$11,640 a month, MX$139,700 a year.
How much does a musician make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around MX$99,650 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than MX$176,200.
Which country pays a musician the most?
United States, with a median of $92,810 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a musician make more in Mexico or in United States?
In United States: $92,810 a year against $7,262 in Mexico, 12.8 times more.
Who makes more, a musician or an artist?
An artist: MX$154,600 a year against MX$139,700 for a musician, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate