How much does a ship pilot make in Mexico?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is MX$13,410 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- MX$11,800
- Equals
- $8,362
- Compared with the median pay in Mexico
- 1.5 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Mexico ranks among 143 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 | $105,000 |
| 2. United States | $92,460 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $85,340 |
| 67. Ecuador estimate | $8,445 |
| 68. Mexico estimate | $8,362 |
| 69. Russia estimate | $8,292 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $456 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Chief engineerMX$171,500
- Airline pilotMX$219,300
- Air traffic controllerMX$214,700
- Air traffic safety technicianMX$152,900
- Wind technicianMX$131,400
- Technical aideMX$150,100
- Electrical technicianMX$157,300
- Electronics engineering technicianMX$146,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a ship pilot make a month in Mexico?
The median gross salary is MX$13,410 a month, MX$160,900 a year.
How much does a ship pilot make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around MX$123,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than MX$205,500.
Which country pays a ship pilot the most?
United States, with a median of $92,460 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a ship pilot make more in Mexico or in United States?
In United States: $92,460 a year against $8,362 in Mexico, 11.1 times more.
Who makes more, a ship pilot or a chief engineer?
A chief engineer: MX$171,500 a year against MX$160,900 for a ship pilot, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate