Average Army Officer Salary in Mexico for 2024

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

An Army Officer working in Mexico will typically earn around 339,100 MXN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 154,700 MXN to the highest average salary of 537,300 MXN.

Average Annual Salary
339,100 MXN
Average Monthly Salary
28,258 MXN

Lowest Annual Salary
154,700 MXN
Lowest Monthly Salary
12,891 MXN

Highest Annual Salary
537,300 MXN
Highest Monthly Salary
44,775 MXN

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

Army 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 Army Officer Salaries in Mexico

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

Salary ranges

We already know that an Army Officer can earn between 154,700 MXN and 537,300 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 Army Officer in Mexico is 363,000 MXN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 363,000 MXN, and 50% of the population earn more than 363,000 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 Army Officer salary in Mexico, 25% of the population are earning less than 233,600 MXN while 75% of the population earn more than 233,600 MXN.

75% of the population earn less than 487,600 MXN, and 25% of the population earn more than 487,600 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.

Army 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 army 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 Army Officer in Mexico that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 176,800 MXN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Army Officer salary would increase to 233,900 MXN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Army Officer, the average salary would be 349,300 MXN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 424,900 MXN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Army Officer with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 462,300 MXN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Army Officer with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 500,100 MXN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
176,800 MXN
2-5 Years +34%
233,900 MXN
5-10 Years +48%
349,300 MXN
10-15 Years +22%
424,900 MXN
15-20 Years +9%
462,300 MXN
20+ Years +8%
500,100 MXN

Army 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 Army 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 Army Officer in Mexico with a high school education can earn an average salary of 215,100 MXN.

  • Certificate or Diploma. An Army Officer in Mexico with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 254,700 MXN.

  • Bachelor's Degree. An Army Officer in Mexico with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 367,200 MXN.

  • Master's Degree. An Army Officer in Mexico with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 483,800 MXN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
215,100 MXN
Certificate or Diploma +18%
254,700 MXN
Bachelor's Degree +45%
367,200 MXN
Master's Degree +31%
483,800 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.

Army 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 army officer will earn an average of 365,400 MXN, while a female army officer will earn around 311,700 MXN.

This means that a male army officer earns approximately 17% more than a female army officer for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Mexico

Male
365,400 MXN
Female -17%
311,700 MXN

Army 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 Army Officer in Mexico is around 12% every 17 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 ÷ 17 ) × 12  = 8%

What this means is that an Army Officer 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%

Army 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 Army Officer 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 Army Officer

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

Job Title Category Salary
Armed Forces Officer Government and Defence 315,700 MXN
Cartographer Government and Defence 263,900 MXN
Customs Officer Government and Defence 275,800 MXN
Defense Officer Government and Defence 464,400 MXN
Electoral Project Coordinator Government and Defence 500,100 MXN
Federal Government Worker Government and Defence 369,900 MXN
Government Affairs Advisor Government and Defence 627,900 MXN
Government Affairs Director Government and Defence 705,500 MXN
Government Affairs Representative Government and Defence 603,400 MXN
Government Officer Government and Defence 531,700 MXN
Government Property Inspector Government and Defence 581,300 MXN
Government Relations Associate Government and Defence 555,800 MXN
International Cooperation Specialist Government and Defence 641,900 MXN
Military Personnel Government and Defence 478,000 MXN
Police Constable Government and Defence 305,600 MXN
Public Affairs Specialist Government and Defence 450,300 MXN
Public Information Officer Government and Defence 307,400 MXN
Rifleman Government and Defence 237,400 MXN
Soldier Government and Defence 311,700 MXN
VAT Fraud Investigator Government and Defence 396,300 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 401,300 MXN
Acuna 319,600 MXN
Aguascalientes 397,900 MXN
Boca del Rio 279,400 MXN
Buenavista 325,900 MXN
Campeche 327,300 MXN
Cancun 415,900 MXN
Celaya 351,900 MXN
Chalco 308,900 MXN
Chetumal 283,400 MXN
Chicoloapan 294,300 MXN
Chihuahua 431,300 MXN
Chilpancingo 307,400 MXN
Chimalhuacan 376,800 MXN
Cholula de Rivadabia 318,800 MXN
Ciudad Apodaca 384,500 MXN
Ciudad del Carmen 301,600 MXN
Ciudad Juarez 288,100 MXN
Ciudad Lopez Mateos 376,800 MXN
Ciudad Obregon 361,500 MXN
Ciudad Santa Catarina 325,600 MXN
Ciudad Valles 257,700 MXN
Ciudad Victoria 357,300 MXN
Coacalco 351,900 MXN
Coatzacoalcos 325,800 MXN
Colima 283,400 MXN
Cordoba 275,200 MXN
Cuautitlan Izcalli 369,300 MXN
Cuautla 294,700 MXN
Cuernavaca 345,100 MXN
Culiacan 420,100 MXN
Delicias 263,900 MXN
Durango 382,600 MXN
Ecatepec de Morelos 419,400 MXN
Ensenada 325,900 MXN
Fresnillo 252,300 MXN
General Escobedo 361,500 MXN
Gomez Palacio 330,700 MXN
Guadalajara 419,400 MXN
Guadalupe 383,300 MXN
Guaymas 257,700 MXN
Hermosillo 403,100 MXN
Hidalgo del Parral 254,800 MXN
Iguala 258,400 MXN
Irapuato 351,900 MXN
Ixtapaluca 354,000 MXN
Jiutepec 301,700 MXN
La Paz 312,400 MXN
Leon 426,700 MXN
Los Mochis 340,400 MXN
Los Reyes la Paz 335,800 MXN
Manzanillo 263,200 MXN
Matamoros 378,800 MXN
Mazatlan 378,800 MXN
Merida 389,200 MXN
Metepec 313,700 MXN
Mexicali 394,500 MXN
Mexico City 413,900 MXN
Minatitlan 253,400 MXN
Monclova 327,800 MXN
Monterrey 420,800 MXN
Morelia 394,300 MXN
Naucalpan 428,400 MXN
Navojoa 253,400 MXN
Nezahualcoyotl 424,900 MXN
Nogales 297,000 MXN
Nuevo Laredo 344,600 MXN
Oaxaca 318,800 MXN
Ojo de Agua 327,800 MXN
Orizaba 273,300 MXN
Pachuca 345,100 MXN
Piedras Negras 273,000 MXN
Playa del Carmen 282,500 MXN
Poza Rica 294,700 MXN
Puebla 421,400 MXN
Puerto Vallarta 301,700 MXN
Queretaro 403,100 MXN
Reynosa 371,100 MXN
Salamanca 275,500 MXN
Saltillo 404,600 MXN
San Cristobal de las Casas 286,400 MXN
San Juan del Rio 282,500 MXN
San Luis Potosi 386,400 MXN
San Luis Rio Colorado 282,300 MXN
San Nicolas de los Garza 366,200 MXN
San Pablo de las Salinas 311,700 MXN
San Pedro Garza Garcia 268,900 MXN
Soledad de Graciano Sanchez 332,100 MXN
Tampico 345,100 MXN
Tapachula 294,700 MXN
Tehuacan 325,800 MXN
Tepic 353,600 MXN
Tijuana 421,400 MXN
Tlalnepantla de Baz 382,600 MXN
Tlaquepaque 401,300 MXN
Toluca 376,800 MXN
Tonala 381,800 MXN
Torreon 403,100 MXN
Tuxtla Gutierrez 369,300 MXN
Uruapan 327,300 MXN
Veracruz 372,600 MXN
Villa Nicolas Romero 330,700 MXN
Villahermosa 349,300 MXN
Xalapa 383,300 MXN
Xico 348,300 MXN
Zacatecas 275,200 MXN
Zamora de Hidalgo 273,000 MXN
Zapopan 430,000 MXN

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