How much does a sewing machine operator make in Mexico?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is MX$7,858 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- MX$7,598
- Equals
- $4,902
- Compared with the median pay in Mexico
- 0.9 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. Iceland estimate | $56,220 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $54,290 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $53,740 |
| 65. Guatemala estimate | $4,909 |
| 66. Mexico estimate | $4,902 |
| 67. Ecuador estimate | $4,893 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $312 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Winder operatorMX$102,700
- Textile machine operatorMX$101,800
- Fabric dyerMX$108,300
- Hide machine operatorMX$109,000
- Gluing operatorMX$100,200
- Laundry workerMX$93,740
- Textile braiderMX$104,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sewing machine operator make a month in Mexico?
The median gross salary is MX$7,858 a month, MX$94,300 a year.
How much does a sewing machine operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around MX$84,480 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than MX$104,900.
Which country pays a sewing machine operator the most?
United States, with a median of $36,670 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a sewing machine operator make more in Mexico or in United States?
In United States: $36,670 a year against $4,902 in Mexico, 7.5 times more.
Who makes more, a sewing machine operator or a winder operator?
A winder operator: MX$102,700 a year against MX$94,300 for a sewing machine operator, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate