Average Barrister Salary in Mexico for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Barrister 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 a Barrister Make in Mexico?

A Barrister working in Mexico will typically earn around 214,000 MXN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 114,900 MXN to the highest average salary of 325,900 MXN.

Average Annual Salary
214,000 MXN
Average Monthly Salary
17,833 MXN

Lowest Annual Salary
114,900 MXN
Lowest Monthly Salary
9,575 MXN

Highest Annual Salary
325,900 MXN
Highest Monthly Salary
27,158 MXN

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

Barrister 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 Barrister Salaries in Mexico

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Barrister can earn between 114,900 MXN and 325,900 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 a Barrister in Mexico is 201,100 MXN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 201,100 MXN, and 50% of the population earn more than 201,100 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 Barrister salary in Mexico, 25% of the population are earning less than 143,200 MXN while 75% of the population earn more than 143,200 MXN.

75% of the population earn less than 247,800 MXN, and 25% of the population earn more than 247,800 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.

Barrister 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 barrister 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. A Barrister in Mexico that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 128,900 MXN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Barrister salary would increase to 159,500 MXN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Barrister, the average salary would be 227,600 MXN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 266,000 MXN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Barrister with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 294,700 MXN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Barrister with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 308,300 MXN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
128,900 MXN
2-5 Years +23%
159,500 MXN
5-10 Years +42%
227,600 MXN
10-15 Years +17%
266,000 MXN
15-20 Years +10%
294,700 MXN
20+ Years +6%
308,300 MXN

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

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Barrister in Mexico with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 172,200 MXN.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Barrister in Mexico with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 254,700 MXN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Certificate or Diploma
172,200 MXN
Bachelor's Degree +47%
254,700 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.

Barrister 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 barrister will earn an average of 225,700 MXN, while a female barrister will earn around 200,000 MXN.

This means that a male barrister earns approximately 13% more than a female barrister for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Mexico

Male
225,700 MXN
Female -13%
200,000 MXN

Barrister 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 a Barrister in Mexico is around 10% 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 = ( 10 ÷ 17 ) × 12  = 7%

What this means is that a Barrister in Mexico can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 7% 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%

Barrister 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.

A Barrister 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 a Barrister

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Barrister in Mexico.

Job Title Category Salary
Administrative Law Judge Legal 1,113,100 MXN
Arbitrator Legal 510,200 MXN
Associate Attorney Legal 525,700 MXN
Attorney Legal 745,000 MXN
Bailiff Legal 247,800 MXN
Candidate Attorney Legal 445,100 MXN
Conciliator Legal 406,300 MXN
Contracts Associate Legal 245,300 MXN
Contracts Manager Legal 447,300 MXN
Contracts Negotiator Legal 351,900 MXN
Contracts Specialist Legal 254,700 MXN
Conveyancing Secretary Legal 209,500 MXN
Corporate Counsel Legal 544,800 MXN
Counsel Legal 562,600 MXN
Court Clerk Legal 176,800 MXN
Court Judicial Assistant Legal 308,900 MXN
Court Liaison Specialist Legal 335,100 MXN
Court Reporter Legal 288,700 MXN
Court Representative Legal 239,000 MXN
Crown Prosecution Service Lawyer Legal 1,130,800 MXN
General Counsel Legal 993,600 MXN
Immigration Executive Legal 562,600 MXN
In House Counsel Legal 548,800 MXN
Intellectual Property Specialist Legal 375,200 MXN
Judge Advocate Legal 874,500 MXN
Law Clerk Legal 175,900 MXN
Lawyer Legal 798,900 MXN
Legal Administrative Assistant Legal 205,700 MXN
Legal Advisor Legal 475,700 MXN
Legal Assistant Legal 208,600 MXN
Legal Associate Legal 375,200 MXN
Legal Consultant Legal 483,400 MXN
Legal Consultant Legal 492,700 MXN
Legal Counsel Legal 541,700 MXN
Legal Editor Legal 375,200 MXN
Legal Executive Legal 751,100 MXN
Legal Executive Secretary Legal 212,500 MXN
Legal IP Officer Legal 197,600 MXN
Legal Officer Legal 232,900 MXN
Legal Secretary Legal 217,900 MXN
Legal Services Director Legal 931,700 MXN
Legal Services Manager Legal 858,100 MXN
Legal Support Worker Legal 157,600 MXN
Legislative Liaison Legal 385,300 MXN
Litigation Attorney Legal 975,700 MXN
Litigation Paralegal Legal 464,900 MXN
Magistrate Judge Legal 1,212,800 MXN
Paralegal Legal 312,400 MXN
Patent Attorney Legal 596,100 MXN
Staff Attorney Legal 592,600 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 247,800 MXN
Acuna 207,700 MXN
Aguascalientes 263,900 MXN
Boca del Rio 175,900 MXN
Buenavista 208,600 MXN
Campeche 207,800 MXN
Cancun 246,200 MXN
Celaya 225,300 MXN
Chalco 191,600 MXN
Chetumal 176,800 MXN
Chicoloapan 192,000 MXN
Chihuahua 261,300 MXN
Chilpancingo 192,000 MXN
Chimalhuacan 261,300 MXN
Cholula de Rivadabia 196,800 MXN
Ciudad Apodaca 239,000 MXN
Ciudad del Carmen 183,700 MXN
Ciudad Juarez 180,500 MXN
Ciudad Lopez Mateos 233,600 MXN
Ciudad Obregon 210,500 MXN
Ciudad Santa Catarina 207,800 MXN
Ciudad Valles 176,800 MXN
Ciudad Victoria 217,900 MXN
Coacalco 221,500 MXN
Coatzacoalcos 196,800 MXN
Colima 174,000 MXN
Cordoba 183,600 MXN
Cuautitlan Izcalli 249,600 MXN
Cuautla 174,000 MXN
Cuernavaca 215,100 MXN
Culiacan 265,000 MXN
Delicias 161,600 MXN
Durango 243,000 MXN
Ecatepec de Morelos 279,400 MXN
Ensenada 215,100 MXN
Fresnillo 168,100 MXN
General Escobedo 228,500 MXN
Gomez Palacio 205,700 MXN
Guadalajara 267,100 MXN
Guadalupe 257,700 MXN
Guaymas 161,300 MXN
Hermosillo 271,300 MXN
Hidalgo del Parral 154,700 MXN
Iguala 172,200 MXN
Irapuato 239,000 MXN
Ixtapaluca 212,500 MXN
Jiutepec 187,300 MXN
La Paz 204,000 MXN
Leon 275,200 MXN
Los Mochis 209,700 MXN
Los Reyes la Paz 215,100 MXN
Manzanillo 163,800 MXN
Matamoros 245,300 MXN
Mazatlan 231,000 MXN
Merida 246,500 MXN
Metepec 207,700 MXN
Mexicali 249,600 MXN
Mexico City 263,200 MXN
Minatitlan 161,300 MXN
Monclova 197,600 MXN
Monterrey 254,700 MXN
Morelia 259,100 MXN
Naucalpan 267,100 MXN
Navojoa 164,200 MXN
Nezahualcoyotl 261,300 MXN
Nogales 207,800 MXN
Nuevo Laredo 221,500 MXN
Oaxaca 214,000 MXN
Ojo de Agua 207,700 MXN
Orizaba 159,400 MXN
Pachuca 214,000 MXN
Piedras Negras 187,300 MXN
Playa del Carmen 183,600 MXN
Poza Rica 197,600 MXN
Puebla 259,100 MXN
Puerto Vallarta 191,600 MXN
Queretaro 243,000 MXN
Reynosa 246,500 MXN
Salamanca 185,100 MXN
Saltillo 263,200 MXN
San Cristobal de las Casas 185,100 MXN
San Juan del Rio 172,400 MXN
San Luis Potosi 253,400 MXN
San Luis Rio Colorado 185,100 MXN
San Nicolas de los Garza 238,900 MXN
San Pablo de las Salinas 200,000 MXN
San Pedro Garza Garcia 172,200 MXN
Soledad de Graciano Sanchez 217,900 MXN
Tampico 209,500 MXN
Tapachula 192,000 MXN
Tehuacan 205,700 MXN
Tepic 231,000 MXN
Tijuana 273,000 MXN
Tlalnepantla de Baz 263,900 MXN
Tlaquepaque 246,500 MXN
Toluca 247,800 MXN
Tonala 239,000 MXN
Torreon 257,700 MXN
Tuxtla Gutierrez 237,400 MXN
Uruapan 215,100 MXN
Veracruz 227,600 MXN
Villa Nicolas Romero 212,500 MXN
Villahermosa 227,600 MXN
Xalapa 228,500 MXN
Xico 232,400 MXN
Zacatecas 161,600 MXN
Zamora de Hidalgo 167,100 MXN
Zapopan 254,700 MXN

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