Average Agricultural Engineer Salary in Mexico for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Agricultural Engineer 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 Agricultural Engineer Make in Mexico?

An Agricultural Engineer working in Mexico will typically earn around 361,600 MXN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 180,500 MXN to the highest average salary of 559,000 MXN.

Average Annual Salary
361,600 MXN
Average Monthly Salary
30,133 MXN

Lowest Annual Salary
180,500 MXN
Lowest Monthly Salary
15,041 MXN

Highest Annual Salary
559,000 MXN
Highest Monthly Salary
46,583 MXN

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

Agricultural Engineer 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 Agricultural Engineer Salaries in Mexico

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

Salary ranges

We already know that an Agricultural Engineer can earn between 180,500 MXN and 559,000 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 Agricultural Engineer in Mexico is 361,600 MXN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 361,600 MXN, and 50% of the population earn more than 361,600 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 Agricultural Engineer salary in Mexico, 25% of the population are earning less than 243,000 MXN while 75% of the population earn more than 243,000 MXN.

75% of the population earn less than 459,300 MXN, and 25% of the population earn more than 459,300 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.

Agricultural Engineer 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 agricultural engineer 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 Agricultural Engineer in Mexico that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 215,100 MXN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Agricultural Engineer salary would increase to 283,700 MXN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Agricultural Engineer, the average salary would be 384,200 MXN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 454,900 MXN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Agricultural Engineer with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 492,400 MXN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Agricultural Engineer with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 528,500 MXN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
215,100 MXN
2-5 Years +32%
283,700 MXN
5-10 Years +34%
384,200 MXN
10-15 Years +19%
454,900 MXN
15-20 Years +8%
492,400 MXN
20+ Years +7%
528,500 MXN

Agricultural Engineer 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 Agricultural Engineer in Mexico based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • Bachelor's Degree. An Agricultural Engineer in Mexico with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 309,800 MXN.

  • Master's Degree. An Agricultural Engineer in Mexico with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 485,200 MXN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
309,800 MXN
Master's Degree +58%
485,200 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.

Agricultural Engineer 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 agricultural engineer will earn an average of 369,900 MXN, while a female agricultural engineer will earn around 349,300 MXN.

This means that a male agricultural engineer earns approximately 6% more than a female agricultural engineer for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Mexico

Male
369,900 MXN
Female -6%
349,300 MXN

Agricultural Engineer 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 Agricultural Engineer in Mexico is around 9% every 21 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 = ( 9 ÷ 21 ) × 12  = 5%

What this means is that an Agricultural Engineer in Mexico can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 5% 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%

Agricultural Engineer 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 Agricultural Engineer is a moderate bonus based job, with 54% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

46% 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 3% to 6%.

Received Bonus
54%
No Bonus
46%

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 Agricultural Engineer

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

Job Title Category Salary
Agricultural and Food Science Technician Gardening / Farming / Fishing 253,400 MXN
Agricultural and Food Scientist Gardening / Farming / Fishing 548,800 MXN
Agricultural Consultant Gardening / Farming / Fishing 581,300 MXN
Agricultural Inspector Gardening / Farming / Fishing 354,000 MXN
Agricultural Manager Gardening / Farming / Fishing 573,500 MXN
Agronomist Gardening / Farming / Fishing 513,300 MXN
Animal Attendant Gardening / Farming / Fishing 172,200 MXN
Animal Nutritionist Gardening / Farming / Fishing 340,400 MXN
Animal Trainer Gardening / Farming / Fishing 207,700 MXN
Aquaculture and Seafood Farmer Gardening / Farming / Fishing 209,700 MXN
Bee Keeper Gardening / Farming / Fishing 116,180 MXN
Commercial Horticulturist Gardening / Farming / Fishing 259,100 MXN
Diver Gardening / Farming / Fishing 180,500 MXN
Farm Manager Gardening / Farming / Fishing 478,100 MXN
Farmer Gardening / Farming / Fishing 125,700 MXN
Floral Designer Gardening / Farming / Fishing 158,700 MXN
Foreman Gardening / Farming / Fishing 97,300 MXN
Forestry and Logging Worker Gardening / Farming / Fishing 101,960 MXN
Garden Center Helper Gardening / Farming / Fishing 111,860 MXN
Garden Centre Manager Gardening / Farming / Fishing 273,000 MXN
Gardener Gardening / Farming / Fishing 109,520 MXN
General Farm Assistant Gardening / Farming / Fishing 115,560 MXN
Greenhouse Assistant Gardening / Farming / Fishing 112,460 MXN
Greenhouse Manager Gardening / Farming / Fishing 273,300 MXN
Groundsman Gardening / Farming / Fishing 101,960 MXN
Grower Gardening / Farming / Fishing 113,740 MXN
Horticultural Worker Gardening / Farming / Fishing 117,380 MXN
Tree Pruner Gardening / Farming / Fishing 112,660 MXN
Tree Specialist Gardening / Farming / Fishing 176,800 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 413,900 MXN
Acuna 327,300 MXN
Aguascalientes 424,300 MXN
Boca del Rio 288,700 MXN
Buenavista 325,600 MXN
Campeche 330,900 MXN
Cancun 411,400 MXN
Celaya 369,900 MXN
Chalco 319,600 MXN
Chetumal 299,500 MXN
Chicoloapan 325,800 MXN
Chihuahua 454,300 MXN
Chilpancingo 318,800 MXN
Chimalhuacan 426,700 MXN
Cholula de Rivadabia 330,900 MXN
Ciudad Apodaca 411,400 MXN
Ciudad del Carmen 325,800 MXN
Ciudad Juarez 314,500 MXN
Ciudad Lopez Mateos 394,800 MXN
Ciudad Obregon 383,300 MXN
Ciudad Santa Catarina 351,200 MXN
Ciudad Valles 281,500 MXN
Ciudad Victoria 359,900 MXN
Coacalco 375,200 MXN
Coatzacoalcos 335,100 MXN
Colima 301,600 MXN
Cordoba 301,600 MXN
Cuautitlan Izcalli 394,800 MXN
Cuautla 294,300 MXN
Cuernavaca 366,200 MXN
Culiacan 428,400 MXN
Delicias 292,000 MXN
Durango 396,300 MXN
Ecatepec de Morelos 467,100 MXN
Ensenada 375,200 MXN
Fresnillo 286,400 MXN
General Escobedo 392,300 MXN
Gomez Palacio 367,900 MXN
Guadalajara 440,200 MXN
Guadalupe 433,800 MXN
Guaymas 281,500 MXN
Hermosillo 420,100 MXN
Hidalgo del Parral 263,100 MXN
Iguala 286,400 MXN
Irapuato 378,800 MXN
Ixtapaluca 361,500 MXN
Jiutepec 319,600 MXN
La Paz 330,900 MXN
Leon 460,500 MXN
Los Mochis 348,300 MXN
Los Reyes la Paz 365,400 MXN
Manzanillo 281,500 MXN
Matamoros 385,300 MXN
Mazatlan 377,200 MXN
Merida 424,300 MXN
Metepec 341,400 MXN
Mexicali 437,900 MXN
Mexico City 444,300 MXN
Minatitlan 266,000 MXN
Monclova 344,600 MXN
Monterrey 433,400 MXN
Morelia 424,900 MXN
Naucalpan 428,400 MXN
Navojoa 263,100 MXN
Nezahualcoyotl 430,000 MXN
Nogales 340,000 MXN
Nuevo Laredo 394,500 MXN
Oaxaca 361,600 MXN
Ojo de Agua 335,100 MXN
Orizaba 282,500 MXN
Pachuca 341,400 MXN
Piedras Negras 294,300 MXN
Playa del Carmen 307,400 MXN
Poza Rica 312,400 MXN
Puebla 466,300 MXN
Puerto Vallarta 340,000 MXN
Queretaro 426,700 MXN
Reynosa 397,900 MXN
Salamanca 301,300 MXN
Saltillo 442,300 MXN
San Cristobal de las Casas 327,800 MXN
San Juan del Rio 282,500 MXN
San Luis Potosi 419,400 MXN
San Luis Rio Colorado 315,900 MXN
San Nicolas de los Garza 407,100 MXN
San Pablo de las Salinas 315,700 MXN
San Pedro Garza Garcia 282,500 MXN
Soledad de Graciano Sanchez 357,300 MXN
Tampico 378,300 MXN
Tapachula 318,800 MXN
Tehuacan 357,300 MXN
Tepic 366,200 MXN
Tijuana 436,200 MXN
Tlalnepantla de Baz 430,500 MXN
Tlaquepaque 420,100 MXN
Toluca 411,400 MXN
Tonala 397,900 MXN
Torreon 403,100 MXN
Tuxtla Gutierrez 419,400 MXN
Uruapan 344,600 MXN
Veracruz 403,100 MXN
Villa Nicolas Romero 351,200 MXN
Villahermosa 392,300 MXN
Xalapa 384,200 MXN
Xico 389,200 MXN
Zacatecas 275,500 MXN
Zamora de Hidalgo 297,000 MXN
Zapopan 457,300 MXN

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