How much does a police officer make in Mexico?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is MX$11,670 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- MX$10,400
- Equals
- $7,278
- 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. Switzerland estimate | $92,950 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $92,590 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $83,620 |
| 68. Jordan estimate | $7,299 |
| 69. Mexico estimate | $7,278 |
| 70. Tonga estimate | $7,098 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $506 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- FirefighterMX$137,800
- Correctional officerMX$124,700
- Security guardMX$104,200
- Aid workerMX$117,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police officer make a month in Mexico?
The median gross salary is MX$11,670 a month, MX$140,000 a year.
How much does a police officer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around MX$115,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than MX$165,400.
Which country pays a police officer the most?
United States, with a median of $80,300 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a police officer make more in Mexico or in United States?
In United States: $80,300 a year against $7,278 in Mexico, 11.0 times more.
Who makes more, a police officer or a correctional officer?
A police officer: MX$140,000 a year against MX$124,700 for a correctional officer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate