Average Animal Control Officer Salary in Mexico for 2024

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

An Animal Control Officer working in Mexico will typically earn around 259,100 MXN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 125,700 MXN to the highest average salary of 406,300 MXN.

Average Annual Salary
259,100 MXN
Average Monthly Salary
21,591 MXN

Lowest Annual Salary
125,700 MXN
Lowest Monthly Salary
10,475 MXN

Highest Annual Salary
406,300 MXN
Highest Monthly Salary
33,858 MXN

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

Animal Control Officer 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 Control Officer Salaries in Mexico

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

Salary ranges

We already know that an Animal Control Officer can earn between 125,700 MXN and 406,300 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 Control Officer in Mexico is 263,900 MXN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 263,900 MXN, and 50% of the population earn more than 263,900 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 Control Officer salary in Mexico, 25% of the population are earning less than 176,800 MXN while 75% of the population earn more than 176,800 MXN.

75% of the population earn less than 340,400 MXN, and 25% of the population earn more than 340,400 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 Control Officer 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 control officer 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 Control Officer in Mexico that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 151,800 MXN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Animal Control Officer salary would increase to 191,600 MXN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Animal Control Officer, the average salary would be 267,100 MXN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 330,900 MXN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Animal Control Officer with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 353,600 MXN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Animal Control Officer with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 378,300 MXN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
151,800 MXN
2-5 Years +29%
191,600 MXN
5-10 Years +38%
267,100 MXN
10-15 Years +24%
330,900 MXN
15-20 Years +7%
353,600 MXN
20+ Years +7%
378,300 MXN

Animal Control Officer 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 Control Officer 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 Control Officer in Mexico with a high school education can earn an average salary of 191,600 MXN.

  • Certificate or Diploma. An Animal Control Officer in Mexico with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 275,500 MXN.

  • Bachelor's Degree. An Animal Control Officer in Mexico with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 383,300 MXN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
191,600 MXN
Certificate or Diploma +43%
275,500 MXN
Bachelor's Degree +38%
383,300 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 Control Officer 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 control officer will earn an average of 245,300 MXN, while a female animal control officer will earn around 268,900 MXN.

This means that a male animal control officer earns approximately 9% less than a female animal control officer for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Mexico

Male
245,300 MXN
Female +9%
268,900 MXN

Animal Control Officer 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 Control Officer 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 Control Officer 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 Control Officer 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 Control Officer is a low bonus based job, with 29% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

71% 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
29%
No Bonus
71%

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 Control Officer

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

Job Title Category Salary
Animal Breeder Pet Care 361,500 MXN
Animal Care Worker Pet Care 239,300 MXN
Animal Caretaker Pet Care 228,000 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 330,700 MXN
Acuna 252,300 MXN
Aguascalientes 322,600 MXN
Boca del Rio 231,000 MXN
Buenavista 252,300 MXN
Campeche 265,000 MXN
Cancun 301,700 MXN
Celaya 282,500 MXN
Chalco 228,500 MXN
Chetumal 217,900 MXN
Chicoloapan 231,000 MXN
Chihuahua 332,100 MXN
Chilpancingo 246,500 MXN
Chimalhuacan 311,700 MXN
Cholula de Rivadabia 231,000 MXN
Ciudad Apodaca 288,700 MXN
Ciudad del Carmen 239,300 MXN
Ciudad Juarez 225,300 MXN
Ciudad Lopez Mateos 299,500 MXN
Ciudad Obregon 267,100 MXN
Ciudad Santa Catarina 263,100 MXN
Ciudad Valles 218,900 MXN
Ciudad Victoria 283,400 MXN
Coacalco 271,300 MXN
Coatzacoalcos 254,800 MXN
Colima 228,000 MXN
Cordoba 221,500 MXN
Cuautitlan Izcalli 305,600 MXN
Cuautla 233,600 MXN
Cuernavaca 290,800 MXN
Culiacan 332,500 MXN
Delicias 214,000 MXN
Durango 292,000 MXN
Ecatepec de Morelos 353,600 MXN
Ensenada 283,400 MXN
Fresnillo 204,700 MXN
General Escobedo 288,700 MXN
Gomez Palacio 263,100 MXN
Guadalajara 330,700 MXN
Guadalupe 311,700 MXN
Guaymas 201,100 MXN
Hermosillo 311,700 MXN
Hidalgo del Parral 207,800 MXN
Iguala 216,800 MXN
Irapuato 277,400 MXN
Ixtapaluca 263,900 MXN
Jiutepec 232,400 MXN
La Paz 246,200 MXN
Leon 322,600 MXN
Los Mochis 259,100 MXN
Los Reyes la Paz 275,200 MXN
Manzanillo 214,000 MXN
Matamoros 307,400 MXN
Mazatlan 282,300 MXN
Merida 308,900 MXN
Metepec 237,400 MXN
Mexicali 330,700 MXN
Mexico City 340,400 MXN
Minatitlan 197,600 MXN
Monclova 246,500 MXN
Monterrey 340,400 MXN
Morelia 301,600 MXN
Naucalpan 318,800 MXN
Navojoa 192,600 MXN
Nezahualcoyotl 330,700 MXN
Nogales 252,300 MXN
Nuevo Laredo 294,300 MXN
Oaxaca 265,000 MXN
Ojo de Agua 252,300 MXN
Orizaba 204,000 MXN
Pachuca 263,200 MXN
Piedras Negras 222,300 MXN
Playa del Carmen 212,500 MXN
Poza Rica 247,800 MXN
Puebla 341,400 MXN
Puerto Vallarta 246,500 MXN
Queretaro 299,500 MXN
Reynosa 318,800 MXN
Salamanca 232,400 MXN
Saltillo 325,800 MXN
San Cristobal de las Casas 225,300 MXN
San Juan del Rio 207,700 MXN
San Luis Potosi 325,900 MXN
San Luis Rio Colorado 233,900 MXN
San Nicolas de los Garza 281,500 MXN
San Pablo de las Salinas 232,900 MXN
San Pedro Garza Garcia 209,700 MXN
Soledad de Graciano Sanchez 263,200 MXN
Tampico 288,100 MXN
Tapachula 239,300 MXN
Tehuacan 247,800 MXN
Tepic 273,000 MXN
Tijuana 317,700 MXN
Tlalnepantla de Baz 301,300 MXN
Tlaquepaque 315,700 MXN
Toluca 307,400 MXN
Tonala 301,700 MXN
Torreon 307,400 MXN
Tuxtla Gutierrez 296,000 MXN
Uruapan 271,300 MXN
Veracruz 294,700 MXN
Villa Nicolas Romero 254,800 MXN
Villahermosa 282,300 MXN
Xalapa 296,000 MXN
Xico 275,200 MXN
Zacatecas 207,700 MXN
Zamora de Hidalgo 209,500 MXN
Zapopan 345,100 MXN

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