Average Adoption Specialist Salary in Mexico for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Adoption Specialist salary for 2024 in Mexico and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Mexican peso. To keep things simple, we are using the MXN currency code instead of the currency symbol $.

How Much Does an Adoption Specialist Make in Mexico?

An Adoption Specialist working in Mexico will typically earn around 426,700 MXN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 201,100 MXN to the highest average salary of 679,200 MXN.

Average Annual Salary
426,700 MXN
Average Monthly Salary
35,558 MXN

Lowest Annual Salary
201,100 MXN
Lowest Monthly Salary
16,758 MXN

Highest Annual Salary
679,200 MXN
Highest Monthly Salary
56,600 MXN

These are average salaries for an Adoption Specialist in Mexico and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for an Adoption Specialist to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Adoption Specialist salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Adoption Specialist Salaries in Mexico

So we've looked at the average salaries an Adoption Specialist will earn in Mexico. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that an Adoption Specialist can earn between 201,100 MXN and 679,200 MXN on average in Mexico. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for an Adoption Specialist in Mexico is 455,400 MXN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 455,400 MXN, and 50% of the population earn more than 455,400 MXN.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Adoption Specialist salary in Mexico, 25% of the population are earning less than 294,700 MXN while 75% of the population earn more than 294,700 MXN.

75% of the population earn less than 598,600 MXN, and 25% of the population earn more than 598,600 MXN.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Adoption Specialist Salary by Experience Level in Mexico

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average adoption specialist salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. An Adoption Specialist in Mexico that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 232,400 MXN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Adoption Specialist salary would increase to 319,600 MXN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Adoption Specialist, the average salary would be 454,900 MXN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 556,000 MXN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Adoption Specialist with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 588,500 MXN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Adoption Specialist with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 639,900 MXN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
232,400 MXN
2-5 Years +38%
319,600 MXN
5-10 Years +42%
454,900 MXN
10-15 Years +22%
556,000 MXN
15-20 Years +6%
588,500 MXN
20+ Years +9%
639,900 MXN

Adoption Specialist Salary by Education Level in Mexico

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for an Adoption Specialist in Mexico based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. An Adoption Specialist in Mexico with a high school education can earn an average salary of 288,100 MXN.

  • Certificate or Diploma. An Adoption Specialist in Mexico with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 335,100 MXN.

  • Bachelor's Degree. An Adoption Specialist in Mexico with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 487,600 MXN.

  • Master's Degree. An Adoption Specialist in Mexico with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 639,900 MXN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
288,100 MXN
Certificate or Diploma +17%
335,100 MXN
Bachelor's Degree +45%
487,600 MXN
Master's Degree +31%
639,900 MXN

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Mexico is around 166,000 to 498,000 MXN and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Adoption Specialist Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Mexico, a male adoption specialist will earn an average of 454,900 MXN, while a female adoption specialist will earn around 407,100 MXN.

This means that a male adoption specialist earns approximately 12% more than a female adoption specialist for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Mexico

Male
454,900 MXN
Female -12%
407,100 MXN

Adoption Specialist Average Pay Raise in Mexico

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for an Adoption Specialist in Mexico is around 10% every 20 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Mexico is around 8% every 18 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 10 ÷ 20 ) × 12  = 6%

What this means is that an Adoption Specialist in Mexico can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 6% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Mexico for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Mexico.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
4%
Energy
8%
Information Technology
3%
Healthcare
7%
Travel
2%
Construction
6%
Education
1%

Adoption Specialist Bonus and Incentive Rates in Mexico

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

An Adoption Specialist is a moderate bonus based job, with 57% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

43% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 2% to 7%.

Received Bonus
57%
No Bonus
43%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Mexico earn approximately 8% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
415,900 MXN
Private Sector -8%
384,200 MXN

Salaries for Jobs Similar to an Adoption Specialist

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to an Adoption Specialist in Mexico.

Job Title Category Salary
Activity Aide Fundraising and Non Profit 151,800 MXN
Activity Coordinator Fundraising and Non Profit 129,000 MXN
Activity Leader Fundraising and Non Profit 231,000 MXN
Assistant Programme Officer Fundraising and Non Profit 263,900 MXN
Campaign Manager Fundraising and Non Profit 483,800 MXN
Charities Administrator Fundraising and Non Profit 283,700 MXN
Charities Fundraiser Fundraising and Non Profit 308,300 MXN
Civil Servant Fundraising and Non Profit 128,500 MXN
Civil Service Administrator Fundraising and Non Profit 207,700 MXN
Community Health Worker Fundraising and Non Profit 130,400 MXN
Community Relations Representative Fundraising and Non Profit 207,700 MXN
Community Service Manager Fundraising and Non Profit 460,500 MXN
Community Volunteer Fundraising and Non Profit 119,900 MXN
Community Worker Fundraising and Non Profit 128,500 MXN
Custodial Worker Fundraising and Non Profit 138,200 MXN
Education Planning Specialist Fundraising and Non Profit 431,100 MXN
Foundation Assistant Fundraising and Non Profit 187,500 MXN
Foundation Director Fundraising and Non Profit 576,500 MXN
Foundation Program Coordinator Fundraising and Non Profit 362,200 MXN
Fundraiser Fundraising and Non Profit 325,800 MXN
Fundraising Coordinator Fundraising and Non Profit 208,600 MXN
Fundraising Director Fundraising and Non Profit 588,500 MXN
Fundraising Manager Fundraising and Non Profit 562,200 MXN
Grant Writer Fundraising and Non Profit 185,100 MXN
Healthcare Social Worker Fundraising and Non Profit 143,200 MXN
Homeless Shelter Worker Fundraising and Non Profit 127,700 MXN
Major Gift Officer Fundraising and Non Profit 136,200 MXN
Orphan Program Coordinator Fundraising and Non Profit 207,700 MXN
Rehab Aide Fundraising and Non Profit 159,400 MXN
Rehabilitation Aide Fundraising and Non Profit 151,800 MXN
Social Worker Fundraising and Non Profit 125,100 MXN
Sponsorship Coordinator Fundraising and Non Profit 200,000 MXN
Volunteer Coordinator Fundraising and Non Profit 172,400 MXN

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Mexico, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Acapulco 539,800 MXN
Acuna 413,900 MXN
Aguascalientes 563,300 MXN
Boca del Rio 369,300 MXN
Buenavista 428,400 MXN
Campeche 440,200 MXN
Cancun 516,100 MXN
Celaya 502,200 MXN
Chalco 384,500 MXN
Chetumal 382,600 MXN
Chicoloapan 407,300 MXN
Chihuahua 563,000 MXN
Chilpancingo 398,300 MXN
Chimalhuacan 533,000 MXN
Cholula de Rivadabia 390,000 MXN
Ciudad Apodaca 480,300 MXN
Ciudad del Carmen 398,300 MXN
Ciudad Juarez 401,300 MXN
Ciudad Lopez Mateos 524,300 MXN
Ciudad Obregon 447,700 MXN
Ciudad Santa Catarina 450,300 MXN
Ciudad Valles 377,200 MXN
Ciudad Victoria 471,700 MXN
Coacalco 447,300 MXN
Coatzacoalcos 414,000 MXN
Colima 378,300 MXN
Cordoba 386,400 MXN
Cuautitlan Izcalli 533,100 MXN
Cuautla 394,800 MXN
Cuernavaca 455,400 MXN
Culiacan 547,800 MXN
Delicias 341,900 MXN
Durango 524,700 MXN
Ecatepec de Morelos 559,000 MXN
Ensenada 480,300 MXN
Fresnillo 345,700 MXN
General Escobedo 472,000 MXN
Gomez Palacio 460,500 MXN
Guadalajara 578,500 MXN
Guadalupe 533,000 MXN
Guaymas 362,200 MXN
Hermosillo 553,800 MXN
Hidalgo del Parral 339,100 MXN
Iguala 341,900 MXN
Irapuato 476,600 MXN
Ixtapaluca 480,300 MXN
Jiutepec 388,100 MXN
La Paz 425,100 MXN
Leon 585,900 MXN
Los Mochis 471,700 MXN
Los Reyes la Paz 444,300 MXN
Manzanillo 371,100 MXN
Matamoros 504,300 MXN
Mazatlan 480,600 MXN
Merida 524,400 MXN
Metepec 425,100 MXN
Mexicali 524,300 MXN
Mexico City 590,200 MXN
Minatitlan 348,300 MXN
Monclova 413,900 MXN
Monterrey 555,800 MXN
Morelia 548,500 MXN
Naucalpan 533,000 MXN
Navojoa 340,400 MXN
Nezahualcoyotl 543,200 MXN
Nogales 437,300 MXN
Nuevo Laredo 502,200 MXN
Oaxaca 457,300 MXN
Ojo de Agua 415,900 MXN
Orizaba 345,700 MXN
Pachuca 442,300 MXN
Piedras Negras 382,600 MXN
Playa del Carmen 389,200 MXN
Poza Rica 394,300 MXN
Puebla 545,300 MXN
Puerto Vallarta 430,500 MXN
Queretaro 545,300 MXN
Reynosa 496,100 MXN
Salamanca 396,300 MXN
Saltillo 524,400 MXN
San Cristobal de las Casas 389,200 MXN
San Juan del Rio 384,500 MXN
San Luis Potosi 563,000 MXN
San Luis Rio Colorado 369,300 MXN
San Nicolas de los Garza 492,700 MXN
San Pablo de las Salinas 425,100 MXN
San Pedro Garza Garcia 351,900 MXN
Soledad de Graciano Sanchez 430,500 MXN
Tampico 462,300 MXN
Tapachula 413,900 MXN
Tehuacan 440,200 MXN
Tepic 491,000 MXN
Tijuana 566,900 MXN
Tlalnepantla de Baz 524,400 MXN
Tlaquepaque 529,600 MXN
Toluca 493,000 MXN
Tonala 510,200 MXN
Torreon 513,300 MXN
Tuxtla Gutierrez 514,300 MXN
Uruapan 430,000 MXN
Veracruz 478,000 MXN
Villa Nicolas Romero 444,300 MXN
Villahermosa 491,000 MXN
Xalapa 492,700 MXN
Xico 480,600 MXN
Zacatecas 345,100 MXN
Zamora de Hidalgo 378,300 MXN
Zapopan 573,500 MXN

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