How much does a software programmer make in Mexico?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is MX$14,810 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- MX$12,920
- Equals
- $9,238
- Compared with the median pay in Mexico
- 1.7 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Mexico ranks among 144 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 | $113,500 |
| 2. United States | $100,400 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $93,190 |
| 73. Thailand estimate | $9,413 |
| 74. Mexico estimate | $9,238 |
| 75. El Salvador estimate | $9,115 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $407 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Systems analystMX$195,200
- Software developerMX$192,500
- Web developerMX$177,900
- Software testerMX$183,700
- Data administratorMX$180,100
- Systems administratorMX$179,500
- Networks engineerMX$186,400
- Database and network professionals not elsewhere classifiedMX$186,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does a software programmer make a month in Mexico?
The median gross salary is MX$14,810 a month, MX$177,700 a year.
How much does a software programmer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around MX$142,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than MX$214,400.
Which country pays a software programmer the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $113,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a software programmer make more in Mexico or in United States?
In United States: $100,400 a year against $9,238 in Mexico, 10.9 times more.
Who makes more, a software programmer or a systems analyst?
A systems analyst: MX$195,200 a year against MX$177,700 for a software programmer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate