How much does a special needs teacher make in Mexico?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is MX$13,380 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- MX$11,780
- Equals
- $8,346
- Compared with the median pay in Mexico
- 1.5 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 | $102,600 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $84,190 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $73,360 |
| 73. Thailand estimate | $8,503 |
| 74. Mexico estimate | $8,346 |
| 75. El Salvador estimate | $8,234 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $368 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Education officerMX$158,200
- Esol teacherMX$136,000
- Music teacherMX$140,600
- Dance teacherMX$87,970
- IT trainerMX$154,700
- Prison teacherMX$143,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special needs teacher make a month in Mexico?
The median gross salary is MX$13,380 a month, MX$160,600 a year.
How much does a special needs teacher make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around MX$140,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than MX$191,800.
Which country pays a special needs teacher the most?
United States, with a median of $68,620 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a special needs teacher make more in Mexico or in United States?
In United States: $68,620 a year against $8,346 in Mexico, 8.2 times more.
Who makes more, a special needs teacher or an esol teacher?
A special needs teacher: MX$160,600 a year against MX$136,000 for an esol teacher, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate