Average Career Counselor Salary in Mexico for 2024

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

A Career Counselor working in Mexico will typically earn around 466,300 MXN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 246,200 MXN to the highest average salary of 706,200 MXN.

Average Annual Salary
466,300 MXN
Average Monthly Salary
38,858 MXN

Lowest Annual Salary
246,200 MXN
Lowest Monthly Salary
20,516 MXN

Highest Annual Salary
706,200 MXN
Highest Monthly Salary
58,850 MXN

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

Career Counselor 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 Career Counselor Salaries in Mexico

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Career Counselor can earn between 246,200 MXN and 706,200 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 Career Counselor in Mexico is 437,300 MXN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 437,300 MXN, and 50% of the population earn more than 437,300 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 Career Counselor salary in Mexico, 25% of the population are earning less than 308,900 MXN while 75% of the population earn more than 308,900 MXN.

75% of the population earn less than 537,300 MXN, and 25% of the population earn more than 537,300 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.

Career Counselor 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 career counselor 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 Career Counselor in Mexico that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 282,300 MXN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Career Counselor salary would increase to 345,700 MXN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Career Counselor, the average salary would be 492,400 MXN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 575,100 MXN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Career Counselor with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 631,200 MXN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Career Counselor with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 669,100 MXN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
282,300 MXN
2-5 Years +23%
345,700 MXN
5-10 Years +42%
492,400 MXN
10-15 Years +17%
575,100 MXN
15-20 Years +10%
631,200 MXN
20+ Years +6%
669,100 MXN

Career Counselor 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 Career Counselor 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 Career Counselor in Mexico with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 317,700 MXN.

  • Master's Degree. A Career Counselor in Mexico with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 618,800 MXN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
317,700 MXN
Master's Degree +93%
618,800 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.

Career Counselor 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 career counselor will earn an average of 485,300 MXN, while a female career counselor will earn around 430,500 MXN.

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

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Mexico

Male
485,300 MXN
Female -13%
430,500 MXN

Career Counselor 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 Career Counselor in Mexico is around 12% every 18 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 ÷ 18 ) × 12  = 8%

What this means is that a Career Counselor 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%

Career Counselor 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 Career Counselor is a moderate bonus based job, with 52% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

48% 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 5%.

Received Bonus
52%
No Bonus
48%

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 Career Counselor

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

Job Title Category Salary
Adoption Services Director Counseling 539,700 MXN
Alcohol and Drug Counselor Counseling 431,300 MXN
Assistant Instructor Counseling 200,000 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 563,300 MXN
Acuna 454,900 MXN
Aguascalientes 571,300 MXN
Boca del Rio 401,300 MXN
Buenavista 466,300 MXN
Campeche 472,100 MXN
Cancun 572,200 MXN
Celaya 493,000 MXN
Chalco 412,000 MXN
Chetumal 407,300 MXN
Chicoloapan 447,700 MXN
Chihuahua 632,400 MXN
Chilpancingo 464,900 MXN
Chimalhuacan 566,900 MXN
Cholula de Rivadabia 450,300 MXN
Ciudad Apodaca 559,000 MXN
Ciudad del Carmen 411,400 MXN
Ciudad Juarez 431,100 MXN
Ciudad Lopez Mateos 559,000 MXN
Ciudad Obregon 496,100 MXN
Ciudad Santa Catarina 485,200 MXN
Ciudad Valles 396,300 MXN
Ciudad Victoria 489,600 MXN
Coacalco 483,400 MXN
Coatzacoalcos 471,700 MXN
Colima 399,900 MXN
Cordoba 394,500 MXN
Cuautitlan Izcalli 553,400 MXN
Cuautla 394,500 MXN
Cuernavaca 535,900 MXN
Culiacan 587,800 MXN
Delicias 396,300 MXN
Durango 563,300 MXN
Ecatepec de Morelos 633,300 MXN
Ensenada 489,600 MXN
Fresnillo 389,200 MXN
General Escobedo 501,400 MXN
Gomez Palacio 485,300 MXN
Guadalajara 633,100 MXN
Guadalupe 553,800 MXN
Guaymas 384,500 MXN
Hermosillo 572,200 MXN
Hidalgo del Parral 383,300 MXN
Iguala 388,100 MXN
Irapuato 553,400 MXN
Ixtapaluca 491,000 MXN
Jiutepec 409,000 MXN
La Paz 480,600 MXN
Leon 637,500 MXN
Los Mochis 492,400 MXN
Los Reyes la Paz 485,200 MXN
Manzanillo 397,900 MXN
Matamoros 553,400 MXN
Mazatlan 545,300 MXN
Merida 563,300 MXN
Metepec 478,100 MXN
Mexicali 563,300 MXN
Mexico City 631,200 MXN
Minatitlan 383,300 MXN
Monclova 467,100 MXN
Monterrey 627,900 MXN
Morelia 553,800 MXN
Naucalpan 626,800 MXN
Navojoa 378,800 MXN
Nezahualcoyotl 628,000 MXN
Nogales 464,400 MXN
Nuevo Laredo 548,800 MXN
Oaxaca 472,000 MXN
Ojo de Agua 493,000 MXN
Orizaba 383,300 MXN
Pachuca 467,100 MXN
Piedras Negras 399,900 MXN
Playa del Carmen 420,800 MXN
Poza Rica 453,200 MXN
Puebla 632,400 MXN
Puerto Vallarta 464,900 MXN
Queretaro 562,200 MXN
Reynosa 559,000 MXN
Salamanca 407,300 MXN
Saltillo 573,500 MXN
San Cristobal de las Casas 424,300 MXN
San Juan del Rio 397,900 MXN
San Luis Potosi 559,000 MXN
San Luis Rio Colorado 412,000 MXN
San Nicolas de los Garza 545,300 MXN
San Pablo de las Salinas 420,100 MXN
San Pedro Garza Garcia 378,800 MXN
Soledad de Graciano Sanchez 480,600 MXN
Tampico 480,300 MXN
Tapachula 457,300 MXN
Tehuacan 472,100 MXN
Tepic 492,400 MXN
Tijuana 629,800 MXN
Tlalnepantla de Baz 552,400 MXN
Tlaquepaque 555,800 MXN
Toluca 553,400 MXN
Tonala 547,800 MXN
Torreon 559,000 MXN
Tuxtla Gutierrez 556,000 MXN
Uruapan 483,400 MXN
Veracruz 548,500 MXN
Villa Nicolas Romero 489,600 MXN
Villahermosa 545,300 MXN
Xalapa 553,800 MXN
Xico 544,800 MXN
Zacatecas 386,400 MXN
Zamora de Hidalgo 394,800 MXN
Zapopan 633,300 MXN

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