Average Assistant Instructor Salary in Mexico for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Assistant Instructor 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 Assistant Instructor Make in Mexico?

An Assistant Instructor working in Mexico will typically earn around 200,000 MXN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 97,640 MXN to the highest average salary of 315,700 MXN.

Average Annual Salary
200,000 MXN
Average Monthly Salary
16,666 MXN

Lowest Annual Salary
97,640 MXN
Lowest Monthly Salary
8,136 MXN

Highest Annual Salary
315,700 MXN
Highest Monthly Salary
26,308 MXN

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

Assistant Instructor 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 Assistant Instructor Salaries in Mexico

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

Salary ranges

We already know that an Assistant Instructor can earn between 97,640 MXN and 315,700 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 Assistant Instructor in Mexico is 208,600 MXN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 208,600 MXN, and 50% of the population earn more than 208,600 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 Assistant Instructor salary in Mexico, 25% of the population are earning less than 137,400 MXN while 75% of the population earn more than 137,400 MXN.

75% of the population earn less than 273,300 MXN, and 25% of the population earn more than 273,300 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.

Assistant Instructor 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 assistant instructor 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 Assistant Instructor in Mexico that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 112,660 MXN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Assistant Instructor salary would increase to 159,400 MXN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Assistant Instructor, the average salary would be 209,700 MXN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 257,700 MXN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Assistant Instructor with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 273,000 MXN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Assistant Instructor with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 301,800 MXN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
112,660 MXN
2-5 Years +42%
159,400 MXN
5-10 Years +31%
209,700 MXN
10-15 Years +23%
257,700 MXN
15-20 Years +6%
273,000 MXN
20+ Years +10%
301,800 MXN

Assistant Instructor 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 Assistant Instructor in Mexico based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • Bachelor's Degree. An Assistant Instructor in Mexico with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 175,900 MXN.

  • Master's Degree. An Assistant Instructor in Mexico with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 252,300 MXN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
175,900 MXN
Master's Degree +43%
252,300 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.

Assistant Instructor 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 assistant instructor will earn an average of 209,500 MXN, while a female assistant instructor will earn around 196,800 MXN.

This means that a male assistant instructor earns approximately 6% more than a female assistant instructor for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Mexico

Male
209,500 MXN
Female -6%
196,800 MXN

Assistant Instructor 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 Assistant Instructor in Mexico is around 11% 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 = ( 11 ÷ 17 ) × 12  = 8%

What this means is that an Assistant Instructor 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%

Assistant Instructor 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 Assistant Instructor is a low bonus based job, with 30% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

70% 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
30%
No Bonus
70%

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 Assistant Instructor

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

Job Title Category Salary
Adoption Services Director Counseling 539,700 MXN
Alcohol and Drug Counselor Counseling 431,300 MXN
Career Counselor Counseling 466,300 MXN
Consultant Counseling 498,500 MXN
Director of Rehabilitation Services Counseling 632,400 MXN
Disability Consultant Counseling 378,800 MXN
Employment Counselor Counseling 502,200 MXN
Family Advocate Counseling 340,000 MXN
Family Services Specialist Counseling 378,300 MXN
Family Support Specialist Counseling 504,400 MXN
Family Youth Worker Counseling 161,600 MXN
Guidance Counselor Counseling 510,200 MXN
Guidance Director Counseling 559,000 MXN
Mental Health Counselor Counseling 552,400 MXN
Mental Health Therapist Counseling 472,100 MXN
Programs Coordinator Counseling 275,800 MXN
Psychologist Counseling 693,100 MXN
Supervising Counselor Counseling 514,800 MXN
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Counseling 483,400 MXN
Youth Advocate Counseling 257,700 MXN
Youth Care Counselor Counseling 485,300 MXN
Youth Care Specialist Counseling 299,500 MXN
Youth Development Manager Counseling 619,000 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 227,600 MXN
Acuna 190,500 MXN
Aguascalientes 232,900 MXN
Boca del Rio 168,100 MXN
Buenavista 180,300 MXN
Campeche 181,600 MXN
Cancun 228,000 MXN
Celaya 214,000 MXN
Chalco 172,200 MXN
Chetumal 172,200 MXN
Chicoloapan 172,200 MXN
Chihuahua 257,700 MXN
Chilpancingo 175,900 MXN
Chimalhuacan 227,600 MXN
Cholula de Rivadabia 172,400 MXN
Ciudad Apodaca 222,300 MXN
Ciudad del Carmen 172,400 MXN
Ciudad Juarez 174,000 MXN
Ciudad Lopez Mateos 222,300 MXN
Ciudad Obregon 212,500 MXN
Ciudad Santa Catarina 208,600 MXN
Ciudad Valles 161,600 MXN
Ciudad Victoria 209,500 MXN
Coacalco 208,600 MXN
Coatzacoalcos 181,600 MXN
Colima 164,200 MXN
Cordoba 163,800 MXN
Cuautitlan Izcalli 218,900 MXN
Cuautla 164,200 MXN
Cuernavaca 209,500 MXN
Culiacan 237,400 MXN
Delicias 161,600 MXN
Durango 225,700 MXN
Ecatepec de Morelos 261,300 MXN
Ensenada 209,700 MXN
Fresnillo 159,400 MXN
General Escobedo 216,800 MXN
Gomez Palacio 207,700 MXN
Guadalajara 259,100 MXN
Guadalupe 225,700 MXN
Guaymas 158,700 MXN
Hermosillo 231,000 MXN
Hidalgo del Parral 157,600 MXN
Iguala 159,500 MXN
Irapuato 217,900 MXN
Ixtapaluca 210,500 MXN
Jiutepec 172,200 MXN
La Paz 183,700 MXN
Leon 259,100 MXN
Los Mochis 190,500 MXN
Los Reyes la Paz 187,300 MXN
Manzanillo 163,800 MXN
Matamoros 221,500 MXN
Mazatlan 215,100 MXN
Merida 228,000 MXN
Metepec 181,600 MXN
Mexicali 227,600 MXN
Mexico City 261,300 MXN
Minatitlan 158,700 MXN
Monclova 180,500 MXN
Monterrey 258,400 MXN
Morelia 221,500 MXN
Naucalpan 254,700 MXN
Navojoa 154,700 MXN
Nezahualcoyotl 254,800 MXN
Nogales 175,900 MXN
Nuevo Laredo 215,100 MXN
Oaxaca 204,700 MXN
Ojo de Agua 187,300 MXN
Orizaba 158,700 MXN
Pachuca 201,100 MXN
Piedras Negras 168,100 MXN
Playa del Carmen 172,400 MXN
Poza Rica 172,400 MXN
Puebla 259,100 MXN
Puerto Vallarta 175,900 MXN
Queretaro 225,300 MXN
Reynosa 225,700 MXN
Salamanca 172,200 MXN
Saltillo 232,900 MXN
San Cristobal de las Casas 176,800 MXN
San Juan del Rio 163,800 MXN
San Luis Potosi 228,500 MXN
San Luis Rio Colorado 172,200 MXN
San Nicolas de los Garza 216,800 MXN
San Pablo de las Salinas 176,800 MXN
San Pedro Garza Garcia 157,600 MXN
Soledad de Graciano Sanchez 185,100 MXN
Tampico 208,600 MXN
Tapachula 174,000 MXN
Tehuacan 204,700 MXN
Tepic 212,500 MXN
Tijuana 257,700 MXN
Tlalnepantla de Baz 221,500 MXN
Tlaquepaque 221,500 MXN
Toluca 218,900 MXN
Tonala 216,800 MXN
Torreon 225,700 MXN
Tuxtla Gutierrez 222,300 MXN
Uruapan 207,800 MXN
Veracruz 216,800 MXN
Villa Nicolas Romero 208,600 MXN
Villahermosa 214,000 MXN
Xalapa 217,900 MXN
Xico 212,500 MXN
Zacatecas 159,400 MXN
Zamora de Hidalgo 161,600 MXN
Zapopan 257,700 MXN

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