Average Animal Caretaker Salary in Mexico for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Animal Caretaker 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 Animal Caretaker Make in Mexico?

An Animal Caretaker working in Mexico will typically earn around 228,000 MXN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 119,900 MXN to the highest average salary of 349,300 MXN.

Average Annual Salary
228,000 MXN
Average Monthly Salary
19,000 MXN

Lowest Annual Salary
119,900 MXN
Lowest Monthly Salary
9,991 MXN

Highest Annual Salary
349,300 MXN
Highest Monthly Salary
29,108 MXN

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

Animal Caretaker 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 Animal Caretaker Salaries in Mexico

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

Salary ranges

We already know that an Animal Caretaker can earn between 119,900 MXN and 349,300 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 Animal Caretaker in Mexico is 214,000 MXN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 214,000 MXN, and 50% of the population earn more than 214,000 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 Animal Caretaker salary in Mexico, 25% of the population are earning less than 152,100 MXN while 75% of the population earn more than 152,100 MXN.

75% of the population earn less than 265,000 MXN, and 25% of the population earn more than 265,000 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.

Animal Caretaker 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 animal caretaker 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 Animal Caretaker in Mexico that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 138,200 MXN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Animal Caretaker salary would increase to 172,200 MXN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Animal Caretaker, the average salary would be 240,500 MXN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 282,300 MXN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Animal Caretaker with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 311,700 MXN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Animal Caretaker with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 330,700 MXN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
138,200 MXN
2-5 Years +23%
172,200 MXN
5-10 Years +42%
240,500 MXN
10-15 Years +17%
282,300 MXN
15-20 Years +10%
311,700 MXN
20+ Years +6%
330,700 MXN

Animal Caretaker 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 Animal Caretaker 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 Animal Caretaker in Mexico with a high school education can earn an average salary of 172,200 MXN.

  • Certificate or Diploma. An Animal Caretaker in Mexico with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 238,900 MXN.

  • Bachelor's Degree. An Animal Caretaker in Mexico with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 340,000 MXN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
172,200 MXN
Certificate or Diploma +40%
238,900 MXN
Bachelor's Degree +42%
340,000 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.

Animal Caretaker 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 animal caretaker will earn an average of 212,500 MXN, while a female animal caretaker will earn around 238,900 MXN.

This means that a male animal caretaker earns approximately 11% less than a female animal caretaker for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Mexico

Male
212,500 MXN
Female +11%
238,900 MXN

Animal Caretaker 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 Animal Caretaker in Mexico is around 10% 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 = ( 10 ÷ 19 ) × 12  = 6%

What this means is that an Animal Caretaker 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%

Animal Caretaker 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 Animal Caretaker is a low bonus based job, with 25% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

75% 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 1% to 3%.

Received Bonus
25%
No Bonus
75%

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 Animal Caretaker

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

Job Title Category Salary
Animal Breeder Pet Care 361,500 MXN
Animal Care Worker Pet Care 239,300 MXN
Animal Control Officer Pet Care 259,100 MXN
Animal Health Technician Pet Care 305,600 MXN
Animal Keeper Pet Care 299,500 MXN
Animal Scientist Pet Care 529,600 MXN
Kennel Attendant Pet Care 218,900 MXN
Kennel Technician Pet Care 228,000 MXN
Pet Sitter Pet Care 194,600 MXN
Veterinarian Pet Care 475,700 MXN
Veterinary Assistant Pet Care 320,500 MXN
Veterinary Office Manager Pet Care 516,100 MXN
Veterinary Receptionist Pet Care 237,400 MXN
Veterinary Technician Pet Care 325,900 MXN
Zoo Keeper Pet Care 301,600 MXN
Zoo Veterinarian Pet Care 485,300 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 301,300 MXN
Acuna 239,000 MXN
Aguascalientes 296,000 MXN
Boca del Rio 196,800 MXN
Buenavista 218,900 MXN
Campeche 232,900 MXN
Cancun 273,000 MXN
Celaya 253,400 MXN
Chalco 214,000 MXN
Chetumal 207,800 MXN
Chicoloapan 221,500 MXN
Chihuahua 308,900 MXN
Chilpancingo 210,500 MXN
Chimalhuacan 282,300 MXN
Cholula de Rivadabia 218,900 MXN
Ciudad Apodaca 261,300 MXN
Ciudad del Carmen 207,700 MXN
Ciudad Juarez 208,600 MXN
Ciudad Lopez Mateos 267,100 MXN
Ciudad Obregon 263,200 MXN
Ciudad Santa Catarina 254,800 MXN
Ciudad Valles 207,800 MXN
Ciudad Victoria 251,500 MXN
Coacalco 239,000 MXN
Coatzacoalcos 221,500 MXN
Colima 194,600 MXN
Cordoba 207,800 MXN
Cuautitlan Izcalli 275,800 MXN
Cuautla 200,000 MXN
Cuernavaca 258,400 MXN
Culiacan 301,700 MXN
Delicias 197,600 MXN
Durango 288,700 MXN
Ecatepec de Morelos 299,500 MXN
Ensenada 251,500 MXN
Fresnillo 189,300 MXN
General Escobedo 258,400 MXN
Gomez Palacio 254,800 MXN
Guadalajara 307,400 MXN
Guadalupe 288,100 MXN
Guaymas 187,300 MXN
Hermosillo 283,700 MXN
Hidalgo del Parral 192,000 MXN
Iguala 183,700 MXN
Irapuato 273,000 MXN
Ixtapaluca 259,100 MXN
Jiutepec 218,900 MXN
La Paz 233,900 MXN
Leon 299,500 MXN
Los Mochis 251,500 MXN
Los Reyes la Paz 238,900 MXN
Manzanillo 200,000 MXN
Matamoros 273,000 MXN
Mazatlan 252,300 MXN
Merida 282,300 MXN
Metepec 225,300 MXN
Mexicali 301,300 MXN
Mexico City 318,800 MXN
Minatitlan 185,100 MXN
Monclova 239,000 MXN
Monterrey 313,700 MXN
Morelia 275,800 MXN
Naucalpan 294,300 MXN
Navojoa 175,900 MXN
Nezahualcoyotl 305,600 MXN
Nogales 221,500 MXN
Nuevo Laredo 263,100 MXN
Oaxaca 232,400 MXN
Ojo de Agua 239,300 MXN
Orizaba 192,600 MXN
Pachuca 231,000 MXN
Piedras Negras 208,600 MXN
Playa del Carmen 197,600 MXN
Poza Rica 214,000 MXN
Puebla 318,800 MXN
Puerto Vallarta 237,400 MXN
Queretaro 297,000 MXN
Reynosa 286,400 MXN
Salamanca 221,500 MXN
Saltillo 294,700 MXN
San Cristobal de las Casas 212,500 MXN
San Juan del Rio 194,600 MXN
San Luis Potosi 297,000 MXN
San Luis Rio Colorado 200,000 MXN
San Nicolas de los Garza 281,500 MXN
San Pablo de las Salinas 218,900 MXN
San Pedro Garza Garcia 195,200 MXN
Soledad de Graciano Sanchez 227,600 MXN
Tampico 254,700 MXN
Tapachula 232,900 MXN
Tehuacan 239,300 MXN
Tepic 268,900 MXN
Tijuana 294,700 MXN
Tlalnepantla de Baz 275,800 MXN
Tlaquepaque 283,700 MXN
Toluca 273,000 MXN
Tonala 273,300 MXN
Torreon 277,400 MXN
Tuxtla Gutierrez 267,100 MXN
Uruapan 239,000 MXN
Veracruz 263,100 MXN
Villa Nicolas Romero 247,800 MXN
Villahermosa 252,300 MXN
Xalapa 265,000 MXN
Xico 268,900 MXN
Zacatecas 194,600 MXN
Zamora de Hidalgo 197,600 MXN
Zapopan 318,800 MXN

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