Average Biotechnologist Salary in Mexico for 2024

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

A Biotechnologist working in Mexico will typically earn around 548,800 MXN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 279,400 MXN to the highest average salary of 843,600 MXN.

Average Annual Salary
548,800 MXN
Average Monthly Salary
45,733 MXN

Lowest Annual Salary
279,400 MXN
Lowest Monthly Salary
23,283 MXN

Highest Annual Salary
843,600 MXN
Highest Monthly Salary
70,300 MXN

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

Biotechnologist 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 Biotechnologist Salaries in Mexico

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Biotechnologist can earn between 279,400 MXN and 843,600 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 Biotechnologist in Mexico is 537,300 MXN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 537,300 MXN, and 50% of the population earn more than 537,300 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 Biotechnologist salary in Mexico, 25% of the population are earning less than 367,900 MXN while 75% of the population earn more than 367,900 MXN.

75% of the population earn less than 675,200 MXN, and 25% of the population earn more than 675,200 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.

Biotechnologist 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 biotechnologist 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 Biotechnologist in Mexico that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 314,500 MXN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Biotechnologist salary would increase to 409,000 MXN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Biotechnologist , the average salary would be 571,300 MXN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 688,900 MXN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Biotechnologist with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 745,000 MXN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Biotechnologist with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 807,900 MXN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
314,500 MXN
2-5 Years +31%
409,000 MXN
5-10 Years +40%
571,300 MXN
10-15 Years +20%
688,900 MXN
15-20 Years +9%
745,000 MXN
20+ Years +8%
807,900 MXN

Biotechnologist 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 Biotechnologist 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. A Biotechnologist in Mexico with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 369,900 MXN.

  • Master's Degree. A Biotechnologist in Mexico with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 547,800 MXN.

  • PhD. A Biotechnologist in Mexico with a phd education can earn an average salary of 798,900 MXN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
369,900 MXN
Master's Degree +49%
547,800 MXN
PhD +45%
798,900 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.

Biotechnologist 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 biotechnologist will earn an average of 585,900 MXN, while a female biotechnologist will earn around 513,300 MXN.

This means that a male biotechnologist earns approximately 14% more than a female biotechnologist for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Mexico

Male
585,900 MXN
Female -14%
513,300 MXN

Biotechnologist 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 Biotechnologist in Mexico is around 11% 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 = ( 11 ÷ 19 ) × 12  = 7%

What this means is that a Biotechnologist 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%

Biotechnologist 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 Biotechnologist is a moderate bonus based job, with 54% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

46% 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 3% to 6%.

Received Bonus
54%
No Bonus
46%

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 Biotechnologist

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

Job Title Category Salary
Assistant Pharmacist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 340,000 MXN
Assistant Pharmacy Director Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 637,500 MXN
Associate Medical Affairs Director Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 899,900 MXN
Bioinformatics Scientist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 759,300 MXN
Bioinformatics Technician Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 366,200 MXN
Biological Scientist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 800,200 MXN
Biological Technician Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 357,700 MXN
Biomedical Engineer Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 357,300 MXN
Biomedical Engineering Director Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 650,700 MXN
Biostatistician Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 548,500 MXN
Biotechnology Lead Data Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 412,000 MXN
Chemical Process Technician Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 369,300 MXN
Clinical Consultant Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 528,600 MXN
Clinical Data Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 500,100 MXN
Clinical Data Specialist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 478,000 MXN
Clinical Informatics Specialist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 407,300 MXN
Clinical Operations Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 741,500 MXN
Clinical Pharmacist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 533,100 MXN
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 627,900 MXN
Clinical Programmer Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 261,300 MXN
Clinical Project Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 478,000 MXN
Clinical Research Associate Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 444,300 MXN
Clinical Research Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 717,900 MXN
Clinical Study Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 637,500 MXN
Compliance Specialist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 535,900 MXN
Cytology Laboratory Technologist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 426,700 MXN
Cytotechnologist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 401,300 MXN
GCP Auditor Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 436,200 MXN
Hospital Pharmacy Technician Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 406,300 MXN
Manufacturing Engineer Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 433,400 MXN
Medical Affairs Director Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 846,500 MXN
Medical Representative Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 357,300 MXN
Medical Science Liaison Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 563,300 MXN
Molecular and Cellular Biologist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 819,000 MXN
Nuclear Pharmacist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 553,400 MXN
Pharmaceutical Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 861,300 MXN
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Lead Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 971,200 MXN
Pharmaceutical Operations Excellence Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 861,300 MXN
Pharmaceutical Process Engineer Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 462,300 MXN
Pharmaceutical Production Assistant Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 572,200 MXN
Pharmaceutical Project Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 528,600 MXN
Pharmaceutical Quality Auditor Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 563,300 MXN
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Assistant Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 424,900 MXN
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 602,700 MXN
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Specialist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 480,600 MXN
Pharmaceutical Representative Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 353,600 MXN
Pharmaceutical Research Associate Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 548,800 MXN
Pharmaceutical Research Scientist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 768,900 MXN
Pharmaceutical Researcher Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 727,400 MXN
Pharmaceutical Sales and Marketing Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 626,800 MXN
Pharmaceutical Sales Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 767,400 MXN
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 352,000 MXN
Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 823,900 MXN
Pharmaceutical Team Leader Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 578,500 MXN
Pharmaceutical Technologist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 376,800 MXN
Pharmacist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 499,300 MXN
Pharmacy Aide Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 327,800 MXN
Pharmacy Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 731,700 MXN
Pharmacy Stock Controller Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 313,700 MXN
Pharmacy Technician Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 294,700 MXN
Records Management Coordinator Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 283,700 MXN
Shift Encapsulator Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 297,000 MXN
Staff Pharmacist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 510,300 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 637,500 MXN
Acuna 504,500 MXN
Aguascalientes 632,400 MXN
Boca del Rio 466,300 MXN
Buenavista 518,300 MXN
Campeche 496,100 MXN
Cancun 625,000 MXN
Celaya 585,900 MXN
Chalco 450,300 MXN
Chetumal 447,300 MXN
Chicoloapan 476,600 MXN
Chihuahua 638,700 MXN
Chilpancingo 485,300 MXN
Chimalhuacan 607,400 MXN
Cholula de Rivadabia 492,400 MXN
Ciudad Apodaca 596,100 MXN
Ciudad del Carmen 491,000 MXN
Ciudad Juarez 442,300 MXN
Ciudad Lopez Mateos 592,600 MXN
Ciudad Obregon 559,000 MXN
Ciudad Santa Catarina 516,100 MXN
Ciudad Valles 426,700 MXN
Ciudad Victoria 562,600 MXN
Coacalco 566,900 MXN
Coatzacoalcos 485,200 MXN
Colima 433,400 MXN
Cordoba 420,800 MXN
Cuautitlan Izcalli 615,700 MXN
Cuautla 445,100 MXN
Cuernavaca 544,800 MXN
Culiacan 631,200 MXN
Delicias 426,700 MXN
Durango 576,500 MXN
Ecatepec de Morelos 712,100 MXN
Ensenada 529,600 MXN
Fresnillo 411,400 MXN
General Escobedo 559,000 MXN
Gomez Palacio 533,000 MXN
Guadalajara 695,200 MXN
Guadalupe 650,700 MXN
Guaymas 396,300 MXN
Hermosillo 670,600 MXN
Hidalgo del Parral 384,500 MXN
Iguala 436,200 MXN
Irapuato 585,900 MXN
Ixtapaluca 533,000 MXN
Jiutepec 467,100 MXN
La Paz 491,000 MXN
Leon 695,400 MXN
Los Mochis 538,600 MXN
Los Reyes la Paz 544,800 MXN
Manzanillo 413,900 MXN
Matamoros 598,600 MXN
Mazatlan 600,000 MXN
Merida 614,600 MXN
Metepec 485,200 MXN
Mexicali 612,500 MXN
Mexico City 656,800 MXN
Minatitlan 417,100 MXN
Monclova 480,300 MXN
Monterrey 633,300 MXN
Morelia 607,400 MXN
Naucalpan 642,800 MXN
Navojoa 397,900 MXN
Nezahualcoyotl 671,000 MXN
Nogales 485,300 MXN
Nuevo Laredo 590,200 MXN
Oaxaca 541,700 MXN
Ojo de Agua 492,400 MXN
Orizaba 420,100 MXN
Pachuca 519,300 MXN
Piedras Negras 457,300 MXN
Playa del Carmen 462,300 MXN
Poza Rica 491,000 MXN
Puebla 681,500 MXN
Puerto Vallarta 466,900 MXN
Queretaro 592,600 MXN
Reynosa 587,800 MXN
Salamanca 436,200 MXN
Saltillo 659,400 MXN
San Cristobal de las Casas 492,400 MXN
San Juan del Rio 451,000 MXN
San Luis Potosi 645,800 MXN
San Luis Rio Colorado 459,300 MXN
San Nicolas de los Garza 592,600 MXN
San Pablo de las Salinas 493,000 MXN
San Pedro Garza Garcia 394,300 MXN
Soledad de Graciano Sanchez 516,100 MXN
Tampico 558,300 MXN
Tapachula 489,600 MXN
Tehuacan 500,100 MXN
Tepic 558,300 MXN
Tijuana 663,100 MXN
Tlalnepantla de Baz 623,700 MXN
Tlaquepaque 620,300 MXN
Toluca 578,500 MXN
Tonala 559,000 MXN
Torreon 638,700 MXN
Tuxtla Gutierrez 631,200 MXN
Uruapan 518,900 MXN
Veracruz 605,700 MXN
Villa Nicolas Romero 547,800 MXN
Villahermosa 562,600 MXN
Xalapa 573,500 MXN
Xico 539,800 MXN
Zacatecas 412,000 MXN
Zamora de Hidalgo 444,300 MXN
Zapopan 667,400 MXN

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