Average Aircraft Pilot Salary in Mexico for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Aircraft Pilot 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 Aircraft Pilot Make in Mexico?

An Aircraft Pilot working in Mexico will typically earn around 669,100 MXN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 315,700 MXN to the highest average salary of 1,054,900 MXN.

Average Annual Salary
669,100 MXN
Average Monthly Salary
55,758 MXN

Lowest Annual Salary
315,700 MXN
Lowest Monthly Salary
26,308 MXN

Highest Annual Salary
1,054,900 MXN
Highest Monthly Salary
87,908 MXN

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

Aircraft Pilot 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 Aircraft Pilot Salaries in Mexico

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

Salary ranges

We already know that an Aircraft Pilot can earn between 315,700 MXN and 1,054,900 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 Aircraft Pilot in Mexico is 707,700 MXN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 707,700 MXN, and 50% of the population earn more than 707,700 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 Aircraft Pilot salary in Mexico, 25% of the population are earning less than 459,300 MXN while 75% of the population earn more than 459,300 MXN.

75% of the population earn less than 934,900 MXN, and 25% of the population earn more than 934,900 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.

Aircraft Pilot 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 aircraft pilot 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 Aircraft Pilot in Mexico that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 361,500 MXN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Aircraft Pilot salary would increase to 498,000 MXN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Aircraft Pilot, the average salary would be 710,500 MXN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 864,700 MXN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Aircraft Pilot with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 913,400 MXN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Aircraft Pilot with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 995,200 MXN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
361,500 MXN
2-5 Years +38%
498,000 MXN
5-10 Years +42%
710,500 MXN
10-15 Years +22%
864,700 MXN
15-20 Years +6%
913,400 MXN
20+ Years +9%
995,200 MXN

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

  • Certificate or Diploma. An Aircraft Pilot in Mexico with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 455,400 MXN.

  • Bachelor's Degree. An Aircraft Pilot in Mexico with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 869,400 MXN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Certificate or Diploma
455,400 MXN
Bachelor's Degree +91%
869,400 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.

Aircraft Pilot 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 aircraft pilot will earn an average of 710,500 MXN, while a female aircraft pilot will earn around 632,400 MXN.

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

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Mexico

Male
710,500 MXN
Female -12%
632,400 MXN

Aircraft Pilot 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 Aircraft Pilot in Mexico is around 12% every 19 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 = ( 12 ÷ 19 ) × 12  = 8%

What this means is that an Aircraft Pilot in Mexico can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 8% 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%

Aircraft Pilot 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 Aircraft Pilot is a high bonus based job, with 84% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

16% 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 5% to 9%.

Received Bonus
84%
No Bonus
16%

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 Aircraft Pilot

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

Job Title Category Salary
Aeronautical Engineer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 437,300 MXN
Aerospace Engineer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 493,000 MXN
Aerospace Technician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 369,300 MXN
Air Crew Member Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 258,400 MXN
Air Crew Officer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 257,700 MXN
Air Traffic Assistant Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 240,500 MXN
Air Traffic Controller Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 440,200 MXN
Aircraft Assembler Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 205,700 MXN
Aircraft Body Repairer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 189,300 MXN
Aircraft Captain Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 628,000 MXN
Aircraft Electrician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 232,400 MXN
Aircraft Electronics Techician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 221,500 MXN
Aircraft Engineer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 414,000 MXN
Aircraft Fueler Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 183,700 MXN
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 398,300 MXN
Aircraft Maintenance Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 663,100 MXN
Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 409,000 MXN
Aircraft Maintenance Technician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 197,600 MXN
Aircraft Mechanic Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 209,700 MXN
Aircraft Pneudraulics Repairer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 204,000 MXN
Aircraft Quality Assurance Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 576,500 MXN
Aircraft Rigging Assembler Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 200,000 MXN
Aircraft Service Technician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 195,200 MXN
Airfield Management Specialist Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 596,100 MXN
Airfield Operations Specialist Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 464,900 MXN
Airline Cabin Crew Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 403,100 MXN
Airline Copilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 467,100 MXN
Airline Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 677,100 MXN
Airlines Sales Director Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 800,200 MXN
Airlines Sales Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 747,400 MXN
Airlines Structural Assembler Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 185,100 MXN
Airport Services Agent Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 263,100 MXN
Airport Services Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 858,100 MXN
Airport Services Supervisor Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 460,500 MXN
Assistant Aircraft Mechanic Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 187,300 MXN
Aviation Analyst Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 528,600 MXN
Aviation Inspector Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 464,400 MXN
Aviation Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 854,300 MXN
Aviation Operations Controller Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 478,100 MXN
Aviation Resources Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 743,300 MXN
Aviation Safety Assistant Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 232,400 MXN
Aviation Safety Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 817,800 MXN
Aviation Safety Officer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 413,900 MXN
Aviation Technician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 183,700 MXN
Cargo and Freight Agent Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 185,100 MXN
Cargo Executive Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 394,300 MXN
Chief Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 745,000 MXN
First Officer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 308,900 MXN
Fleet Controller Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 633,300 MXN
Fleet Management Officer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 277,400 MXN
Flight Attendant Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 268,900 MXN
Flight Planner Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 357,300 MXN
Flight Scheduler Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 340,400 MXN
Flight Simulation Engineer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 369,300 MXN
Freight and Cargo Inspector Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 286,400 MXN
Helicopter Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 426,700 MXN
Loading Bridge Operator Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 172,400 MXN
Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 670,600 MXN
Ramp Agent Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 189,300 MXN
Reservations Sales Agent Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 225,300 MXN
Safety and Quality Specialist Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 407,100 MXN
Test Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 475,700 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 875,000 MXN
Acuna 670,600 MXN
Aguascalientes 855,200 MXN
Boca del Rio 578,500 MXN
Buenavista 670,600 MXN
Campeche 669,100 MXN
Cancun 843,600 MXN
Celaya 714,300 MXN
Chalco 583,000 MXN
Chetumal 576,500 MXN
Chicoloapan 592,600 MXN
Chihuahua 860,300 MXN
Chilpancingo 652,200 MXN
Chimalhuacan 803,400 MXN
Cholula de Rivadabia 625,000 MXN
Ciudad Apodaca 788,000 MXN
Ciudad del Carmen 623,700 MXN
Ciudad Juarez 608,500 MXN
Ciudad Lopez Mateos 785,400 MXN
Ciudad Obregon 727,400 MXN
Ciudad Santa Catarina 695,400 MXN
Ciudad Valles 555,800 MXN
Ciudad Victoria 745,000 MXN
Coacalco 695,400 MXN
Coatzacoalcos 643,400 MXN
Colima 563,000 MXN
Cordoba 592,600 MXN
Cuautitlan Izcalli 767,400 MXN
Cuautla 587,800 MXN
Cuernavaca 762,400 MXN
Culiacan 836,500 MXN
Delicias 553,400 MXN
Durango 810,500 MXN
Ecatepec de Morelos 868,400 MXN
Ensenada 728,500 MXN
Fresnillo 574,200 MXN
General Escobedo 783,800 MXN
Gomez Palacio 679,200 MXN
Guadalajara 917,700 MXN
Guadalupe 844,600 MXN
Guaymas 548,800 MXN
Hermosillo 866,900 MXN
Hidalgo del Parral 518,900 MXN
Iguala 533,000 MXN
Irapuato 772,900 MXN
Ixtapaluca 736,700 MXN
Jiutepec 633,100 MXN
La Paz 650,800 MXN
Leon 919,700 MXN
Los Mochis 683,800 MXN
Los Reyes la Paz 706,200 MXN
Manzanillo 566,900 MXN
Matamoros 810,400 MXN
Mazatlan 747,400 MXN
Merida 814,100 MXN
Metepec 643,400 MXN
Mexicali 808,000 MXN
Mexico City 903,500 MXN
Minatitlan 553,400 MXN
Monclova 637,500 MXN
Monterrey 858,100 MXN
Morelia 819,000 MXN
Naucalpan 884,700 MXN
Navojoa 504,500 MXN
Nezahualcoyotl 870,700 MXN
Nogales 653,200 MXN
Nuevo Laredo 794,900 MXN
Oaxaca 717,900 MXN
Ojo de Agua 705,500 MXN
Orizaba 555,800 MXN
Pachuca 658,300 MXN
Piedras Negras 615,700 MXN
Playa del Carmen 608,500 MXN
Poza Rica 623,700 MXN
Puebla 882,400 MXN
Puerto Vallarta 670,600 MXN
Queretaro 848,200 MXN
Reynosa 840,100 MXN
Salamanca 615,700 MXN
Saltillo 836,800 MXN
San Cristobal de las Casas 615,000 MXN
San Juan del Rio 548,500 MXN
San Luis Potosi 818,100 MXN
San Luis Rio Colorado 606,400 MXN
San Nicolas de los Garza 800,200 MXN
San Pablo de las Salinas 615,000 MXN
San Pedro Garza Garcia 541,700 MXN
Soledad de Graciano Sanchez 707,700 MXN
Tampico 739,500 MXN
Tapachula 672,600 MXN
Tehuacan 675,100 MXN
Tepic 724,000 MXN
Tijuana 843,600 MXN
Tlalnepantla de Baz 858,400 MXN
Tlaquepaque 772,700 MXN
Toluca 747,400 MXN
Tonala 783,800 MXN
Torreon 810,400 MXN
Tuxtla Gutierrez 805,900 MXN
Uruapan 713,900 MXN
Veracruz 754,900 MXN
Villa Nicolas Romero 712,100 MXN
Villahermosa 732,400 MXN
Xalapa 744,700 MXN
Xico 743,100 MXN
Zacatecas 578,500 MXN
Zamora de Hidalgo 598,600 MXN
Zapopan 844,600 MXN

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