How much does a translator make in Mexico?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is MX$12,020 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- MX$10,690
- Equals
- $7,500
- Compared with the median pay in Mexico
- 1.4 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 | $92,160 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $75,650 |
| 3. United States | $70,930 |
| 73. Thailand estimate | $7,642 |
| 74. Mexico estimate | $7,500 |
| 75. El Salvador estimate | $7,400 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $331 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Medical writerMX$149,800
- JournalistMX$156,600
- LawyerMX$208,600
- JudgeMX$223,000
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classifiedMX$179,600
- Museum curatorMX$150,800
- LibrarianMX$155,700
- EconomistMX$190,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does a translator make a month in Mexico?
The median gross salary is MX$12,020 a month, MX$144,300 a year.
How much does a translator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around MX$120,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than MX$177,200.
Which country pays a translator the most?
United States, with a median of $70,930 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a translator make more in Mexico or in United States?
In United States: $70,930 a year against $7,500 in Mexico, 9.5 times more.
Who makes more, a translator or a medical writer?
A medical writer: MX$149,800 a year against MX$144,300 for a translator, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate