Average Alignment Technician Salary in Mexico for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Alignment Technician 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 Alignment Technician Make in Mexico?

An Alignment Technician working in Mexico will typically earn around 137,400 MXN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 66,000 MXN to the highest average salary of 215,100 MXN.

Average Annual Salary
137,400 MXN
Average Monthly Salary
11,450 MXN

Lowest Annual Salary
66,000 MXN
Lowest Monthly Salary
5,500 MXN

Highest Annual Salary
215,100 MXN
Highest Monthly Salary
17,925 MXN

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

Alignment Technician 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 Alignment Technician Salaries in Mexico

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

Salary ranges

We already know that an Alignment Technician can earn between 66,000 MXN and 215,100 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 Alignment Technician in Mexico is 146,200 MXN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 146,200 MXN, and 50% of the population earn more than 146,200 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 Alignment Technician salary in Mexico, 25% of the population are earning less than 95,760 MXN while 75% of the population earn more than 95,760 MXN.

75% of the population earn less than 192,000 MXN, and 25% of the population earn more than 192,000 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.

Alignment Technician 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 alignment technician 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 Alignment Technician in Mexico that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 72,540 MXN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Alignment Technician salary would increase to 103,600 MXN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Alignment Technician, the average salary would be 146,200 MXN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 175,900 MXN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Alignment Technician with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 187,300 MXN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Alignment Technician with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 205,700 MXN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
72,540 MXN
2-5 Years +38%
103,600 MXN
5-10 Years +42%
146,200 MXN
10-15 Years +22%
175,900 MXN
15-20 Years +6%
187,300 MXN
20+ Years +9%
205,700 MXN

Alignment Technician 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 Alignment Technician 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 Alignment Technician in Mexico with a high school education can earn an average salary of 87,040 MXN.

  • Certificate or Diploma. An Alignment Technician in Mexico with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 136,100 MXN.

  • Bachelor's Degree. An Alignment Technician in Mexico with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 200,000 MXN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
87,040 MXN
Certificate or Diploma +51%
136,100 MXN
Bachelor's Degree +50%
200,000 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.

Alignment Technician 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 alignment technician will earn an average of 146,200 MXN, while a female alignment technician will earn around 128,500 MXN.

This means that a male alignment technician earns approximately 14% more than a female alignment technician for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Mexico

Male
146,200 MXN
Female -14%
128,500 MXN

Alignment Technician 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 Alignment Technician in Mexico is around 9% every 18 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 ÷ 18 ) × 12  = 6%

What this means is that an Alignment Technician 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%

Alignment Technician 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 Alignment Technician is a low bonus based job, with 31% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

69% 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 0% to 4%.

Received Bonus
31%
No Bonus
69%

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 Alignment Technician

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

Job Title Category Salary
After Sales Automotive Manager Automotive 419,400 MXN
Auto Damage Adjuster Automotive 159,100 MXN
Auto Detailer Automotive 154,700 MXN
Auto Parts Manager Automotive 492,700 MXN
Automotive Assembler Automotive 157,600 MXN
Automotive Assembly Manager Automotive 471,700 MXN
Automotive Assembly Operator Automotive 148,300 MXN
Automotive Body Repairer Automotive 148,300 MXN
Automotive Branch Manager Automotive 660,500 MXN
Automotive Central Planner Automotive 208,600 MXN
Automotive Electrician Automotive 172,200 MXN
Automotive Engineering Technician Automotive 200,000 MXN
Automotive Estimating Manager Automotive 398,300 MXN
Automotive Estimator Automotive 325,900 MXN
Automotive General Manager Automotive 724,000 MXN
Automotive Inventory Officer Automotive 148,300 MXN
Automotive Manager Automotive 687,100 MXN
Automotive Master Mechanic Automotive 218,900 MXN
Automotive Parts Supplier Automotive 228,000 MXN
Automotive Project Engineer Automotive 281,500 MXN
Automotive Project Manager Automotive 507,300 MXN
Automotive Purchase Manager Automotive 568,500 MXN
Automotive Sales Automotive 314,500 MXN
Automotive Service Technician Automotive 154,700 MXN
Automotive Technician Automotive 142,300 MXN
Automotive Technician Automotive 152,100 MXN
Automotive Test Engineer Automotive 263,100 MXN
Automotive Warranty Administrator Automotive 240,500 MXN
Automotive Warranty Clerk Automotive 164,200 MXN
Car Parts and Accessories Fitter Automotive 136,200 MXN
Car Salesman Automotive 301,300 MXN
Damage Appraiser Automotive 218,900 MXN
Diesel Engine Specialist Automotive 207,700 MXN
Job Card Opener Automotive 138,800 MXN
Lube Technician Automotive 116,540 MXN
Master File Maintenance Automotive 197,600 MXN
Materials Planner Automotive 238,900 MXN
Mechanic Automotive 151,800 MXN
Motor Vehicle Inspector Automotive 221,500 MXN
Motorcycle Mechanic Automotive 169,000 MXN
Service Advisor Automotive 271,300 MXN
Service Manager Automotive 459,700 MXN
Stock Controller Automotive 200,000 MXN
Technical Advisor Automotive 288,700 MXN
Tire Retreader Automotive 139,100 MXN
Used Car Manager Automotive 417,200 MXN
Vehicle Body Maker Automotive 181,600 MXN
Vehicle Examiner Automotive 190,500 MXN
Vehicle Painter Automotive 125,700 MXN
Vehicle Trimmer Automotive 136,100 MXN
Welder Automotive 124,400 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 159,400 MXN
Acuna 137,400 MXN
Aguascalientes 161,600 MXN
Boca del Rio 119,700 MXN
Buenavista 130,400 MXN
Campeche 136,100 MXN
Cancun 159,400 MXN
Celaya 148,300 MXN
Chalco 124,400 MXN
Chetumal 125,100 MXN
Chicoloapan 127,700 MXN
Chihuahua 183,600 MXN
Chilpancingo 128,500 MXN
Chimalhuacan 159,100 MXN
Cholula de Rivadabia 129,000 MXN
Ciudad Apodaca 152,300 MXN
Ciudad del Carmen 127,700 MXN
Ciudad Juarez 124,400 MXN
Ciudad Lopez Mateos 152,300 MXN
Ciudad Obregon 146,200 MXN
Ciudad Santa Catarina 142,300 MXN
Ciudad Valles 117,440 MXN
Ciudad Victoria 142,300 MXN
Coacalco 142,300 MXN
Coatzacoalcos 136,200 MXN
Colima 118,520 MXN
Cordoba 117,440 MXN
Cuautitlan Izcalli 152,300 MXN
Cuautla 119,900 MXN
Cuernavaca 146,200 MXN
Culiacan 164,200 MXN
Delicias 115,400 MXN
Durango 157,600 MXN
Ecatepec de Morelos 187,500 MXN
Ensenada 143,200 MXN
Fresnillo 115,080 MXN
General Escobedo 150,000 MXN
Gomez Palacio 138,800 MXN
Guadalajara 185,100 MXN
Guadalupe 159,100 MXN
Guaymas 112,620 MXN
Hermosillo 161,300 MXN
Hidalgo del Parral 110,380 MXN
Iguala 115,520 MXN
Irapuato 151,800 MXN
Ixtapaluca 142,300 MXN
Jiutepec 124,400 MXN
La Paz 136,200 MXN
Leon 185,100 MXN
Los Mochis 142,300 MXN
Los Reyes la Paz 138,200 MXN
Manzanillo 117,380 MXN
Matamoros 152,000 MXN
Mazatlan 150,000 MXN
Merida 161,300 MXN
Metepec 134,600 MXN
Mexicali 159,500 MXN
Mexico City 187,500 MXN
Minatitlan 112,560 MXN
Monclova 134,600 MXN
Monterrey 183,600 MXN
Morelia 157,600 MXN
Naucalpan 181,600 MXN
Navojoa 111,860 MXN
Nezahualcoyotl 183,600 MXN
Nogales 128,900 MXN
Nuevo Laredo 150,000 MXN
Oaxaca 137,400 MXN
Ojo de Agua 139,100 MXN
Orizaba 112,000 MXN
Pachuca 137,400 MXN
Piedras Negras 119,900 MXN
Playa del Carmen 123,400 MXN
Poza Rica 125,700 MXN
Puebla 185,100 MXN
Puerto Vallarta 128,900 MXN
Queretaro 159,100 MXN
Reynosa 157,600 MXN
Salamanca 125,100 MXN
Saltillo 161,300 MXN
San Cristobal de las Casas 129,000 MXN
San Juan del Rio 116,740 MXN
San Luis Potosi 159,500 MXN
San Luis Rio Colorado 124,400 MXN
San Nicolas de los Garza 152,100 MXN
San Pablo de las Salinas 128,500 MXN
San Pedro Garza Garcia 112,660 MXN
Soledad de Graciano Sanchez 137,400 MXN
Tampico 143,200 MXN
Tapachula 128,500 MXN
Tehuacan 137,400 MXN
Tepic 146,200 MXN
Tijuana 183,700 MXN
Tlalnepantla de Baz 159,100 MXN
Tlaquepaque 157,600 MXN
Toluca 152,000 MXN
Tonala 151,800 MXN
Torreon 158,700 MXN
Tuxtla Gutierrez 154,700 MXN
Uruapan 138,200 MXN
Veracruz 151,800 MXN
Villa Nicolas Romero 142,300 MXN
Villahermosa 148,300 MXN
Xalapa 152,100 MXN
Xico 148,300 MXN
Zacatecas 116,420 MXN
Zamora de Hidalgo 115,940 MXN
Zapopan 183,700 MXN

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