Average Animal Keeper Salary in Mexico for 2024

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

An Animal Keeper working in Mexico will typically earn around 299,500 MXN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 137,400 MXN to the highest average salary of 472,000 MXN.

Average Annual Salary
299,500 MXN
Average Monthly Salary
24,958 MXN

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

Highest Annual Salary
472,000 MXN
Highest Monthly Salary
39,333 MXN

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

Animal Keeper 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 Keeper Salaries in Mexico

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

Salary ranges

We already know that an Animal Keeper can earn between 137,400 MXN and 472,000 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 Animal Keeper in Mexico is 320,500 MXN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 320,500 MXN, and 50% of the population earn more than 320,500 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 Keeper salary in Mexico, 25% of the population are earning less than 207,800 MXN while 75% of the population earn more than 207,800 MXN.

75% of the population earn less than 426,700 MXN, and 25% of the population earn more than 426,700 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 Keeper 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 keeper 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 Keeper in Mexico that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 154,700 MXN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Animal Keeper salary would increase to 207,700 MXN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Animal Keeper, the average salary would be 307,400 MXN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 372,600 MXN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Animal Keeper with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 407,100 MXN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Animal Keeper with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 442,200 MXN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
154,700 MXN
2-5 Years +34%
207,700 MXN
5-10 Years +48%
307,400 MXN
10-15 Years +22%
372,600 MXN
15-20 Years +9%
407,100 MXN
20+ Years +8%
442,200 MXN

Animal Keeper 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 Keeper 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 Keeper in Mexico with a high school education can earn an average salary of 175,900 MXN.

  • Certificate or Diploma. An Animal Keeper in Mexico with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 277,400 MXN.

  • Bachelor's Degree. An Animal Keeper in Mexico with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 464,900 MXN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
175,900 MXN
Certificate or Diploma +57%
277,400 MXN
Bachelor's Degree +68%
464,900 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 Keeper 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 keeper will earn an average of 273,000 MXN, while a female animal keeper will earn around 317,700 MXN.

This means that a male animal keeper earns approximately 14% less than a female animal keeper for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Mexico

Male
273,000 MXN
Female +14%
317,700 MXN

Animal Keeper 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 Keeper 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 Keeper 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 Keeper 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 Keeper is a low bonus based job, with 33% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

67% 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
33%
No Bonus
67%

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 Keeper

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to an Animal Keeper 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 Control Officer Pet Care 259,100 MXN
Animal Health Technician Pet Care 305,600 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 362,200 MXN
Acuna 275,800 MXN
Aguascalientes 351,200 MXN
Boca del Rio 249,600 MXN
Buenavista 275,500 MXN
Campeche 290,800 MXN
Cancun 330,900 MXN
Celaya 312,400 MXN
Chalco 261,300 MXN
Chetumal 238,900 MXN
Chicoloapan 263,900 MXN
Chihuahua 344,600 MXN
Chilpancingo 271,300 MXN
Chimalhuacan 325,800 MXN
Cholula de Rivadabia 263,900 MXN
Ciudad Apodaca 332,100 MXN
Ciudad del Carmen 249,600 MXN
Ciudad Juarez 257,700 MXN
Ciudad Lopez Mateos 325,800 MXN
Ciudad Obregon 308,900 MXN
Ciudad Santa Catarina 288,100 MXN
Ciudad Valles 239,300 MXN
Ciudad Victoria 309,800 MXN
Coacalco 308,300 MXN
Coatzacoalcos 279,400 MXN
Colima 238,900 MXN
Cordoba 249,600 MXN
Cuautitlan Izcalli 332,500 MXN
Cuautla 254,700 MXN
Cuernavaca 313,700 MXN
Culiacan 365,400 MXN
Delicias 221,500 MXN
Durango 317,700 MXN
Ecatepec de Morelos 367,200 MXN
Ensenada 294,300 MXN
Fresnillo 232,400 MXN
General Escobedo 301,300 MXN
Gomez Palacio 301,600 MXN
Guadalajara 361,600 MXN
Guadalupe 357,700 MXN
Guaymas 232,900 MXN
Hermosillo 340,400 MXN
Hidalgo del Parral 225,300 MXN
Iguala 228,500 MXN
Irapuato 301,700 MXN
Ixtapaluca 290,800 MXN
Jiutepec 239,300 MXN
La Paz 267,100 MXN
Leon 369,300 MXN
Los Mochis 282,300 MXN
Los Reyes la Paz 282,500 MXN
Manzanillo 233,900 MXN
Matamoros 335,100 MXN
Mazatlan 308,300 MXN
Merida 335,800 MXN
Metepec 273,300 MXN
Mexicali 341,400 MXN
Mexico City 372,600 MXN
Minatitlan 217,900 MXN
Monclova 282,300 MXN
Monterrey 371,100 MXN
Morelia 345,700 MXN
Naucalpan 349,300 MXN
Navojoa 208,600 MXN
Nezahualcoyotl 361,600 MXN
Nogales 263,100 MXN
Nuevo Laredo 305,600 MXN
Oaxaca 273,000 MXN
Ojo de Agua 275,500 MXN
Orizaba 233,900 MXN
Pachuca 283,700 MXN
Piedras Negras 240,500 MXN
Playa del Carmen 246,200 MXN
Poza Rica 272,800 MXN
Puebla 354,000 MXN
Puerto Vallarta 258,400 MXN
Queretaro 341,400 MXN
Reynosa 349,300 MXN
Salamanca 254,700 MXN
Saltillo 335,800 MXN
San Cristobal de las Casas 259,100 MXN
San Juan del Rio 228,500 MXN
San Luis Potosi 357,300 MXN
San Luis Rio Colorado 245,300 MXN
San Nicolas de los Garza 322,600 MXN
San Pablo de las Salinas 252,300 MXN
San Pedro Garza Garcia 217,900 MXN
Soledad de Graciano Sanchez 272,800 MXN
Tampico 299,500 MXN
Tapachula 263,900 MXN
Tehuacan 283,700 MXN
Tepic 301,800 MXN
Tijuana 349,300 MXN
Tlalnepantla de Baz 344,600 MXN
Tlaquepaque 327,800 MXN
Toluca 318,800 MXN
Tonala 313,700 MXN
Torreon 335,100 MXN
Tuxtla Gutierrez 340,400 MXN
Uruapan 294,700 MXN
Veracruz 301,700 MXN
Villa Nicolas Romero 279,400 MXN
Villahermosa 325,600 MXN
Xalapa 322,600 MXN
Xico 315,700 MXN
Zacatecas 228,500 MXN
Zamora de Hidalgo 240,500 MXN
Zapopan 357,700 MXN

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