Average Child Care Specialist Salary in Mexico for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Child Care Specialist 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 Child Care Specialist Make in Mexico?

A Child Care Specialist working in Mexico will typically earn around 574,200 MXN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 272,800 MXN to the highest average salary of 909,300 MXN.

Average Annual Salary
574,200 MXN
Average Monthly Salary
47,850 MXN

Lowest Annual Salary
272,800 MXN
Lowest Monthly Salary
22,733 MXN

Highest Annual Salary
909,300 MXN
Highest Monthly Salary
75,775 MXN

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

Child Care Specialist 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 Child Care Specialist Salaries in Mexico

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Child Care Specialist can earn between 272,800 MXN and 909,300 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 a Child Care Specialist in Mexico is 612,500 MXN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 612,500 MXN, and 50% of the population earn more than 612,500 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 Child Care Specialist salary in Mexico, 25% of the population are earning less than 396,300 MXN while 75% of the population earn more than 396,300 MXN.

75% of the population earn less than 807,900 MXN, and 25% of the population earn more than 807,900 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.

Child Care Specialist 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 child care specialist 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 Child Care Specialist in Mexico that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 311,700 MXN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Child Care Specialist salary would increase to 430,000 MXN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Child Care Specialist, the average salary would be 615,000 MXN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 746,600 MXN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Child Care Specialist with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 790,300 MXN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Child Care Specialist with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 860,300 MXN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
311,700 MXN
2-5 Years +38%
430,000 MXN
5-10 Years +42%
615,000 MXN
10-15 Years +22%
746,600 MXN
15-20 Years +6%
790,300 MXN
20+ Years +9%
860,300 MXN

Child Care Specialist 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 Child Care Specialist 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 Child Care Specialist in Mexico with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 430,000 MXN.

  • Master's Degree. A Child Care Specialist in Mexico with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 790,300 MXN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
430,000 MXN
Master's Degree +83%
790,300 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.

Child Care Specialist 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 child care specialist will earn an average of 548,800 MXN, while a female child care specialist will earn around 615,000 MXN.

This means that a male child care specialist earns approximately 11% less than a female child care specialist for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Mexico

Male
548,800 MXN
Female +11%
615,000 MXN

Child Care Specialist 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 Child Care Specialist in Mexico is around 12% 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 = ( 12 ÷ 19 ) × 12  = 8%

What this means is that a Child Care Specialist 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%

Child Care Specialist 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 Child Care Specialist is a moderate bonus based job, with 58% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

42% 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 2% to 7%.

Received Bonus
58%
No Bonus
42%

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 Child Care Specialist

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

Job Title Category Salary
Activity Assistant Care Giving and Child Care 138,200 MXN
Advice Worker Care Giving and Child Care 159,100 MXN
Care Manager Care Giving and Child Care 460,500 MXN
Care Worker Care Giving and Child Care 130,400 MXN
Child Care Assistant Director Care Giving and Child Care 375,200 MXN
Child Care Teacher Care Giving and Child Care 164,200 MXN
Child Development Center Assistant Care Giving and Child Care 233,600 MXN
Child Development Specialist Care Giving and Child Care 531,700 MXN
Child Life Specialist Care Giving and Child Care 553,400 MXN
Child Protection Officer Care Giving and Child Care 194,600 MXN
Child Psychotherapist Care Giving and Child Care 612,500 MXN
Child Support Officer Care Giving and Child Care 159,400 MXN
Clinical Care Coordinator Care Giving and Child Care 183,700 MXN
Clinical Officer Care Giving and Child Care 176,800 MXN
Custodian Care Giving and Child Care 254,700 MXN
Day Care Director Care Giving and Child Care 633,300 MXN
Elderly Care Giver Care Giving and Child Care 138,800 MXN
Group Home Manager Care Giving and Child Care 701,400 MXN
Kids Activity Assistant Care Giving and Child Care 137,400 MXN
Live In Carer Care Giving and Child Care 151,800 MXN
Nanny Care Giving and Child Care 167,100 MXN
Nursery Nurse Care Giving and Child Care 181,600 MXN
Nursery Teacher Care Giving and Child Care 148,300 MXN
Nursing Home Administrator Care Giving and Child Care 227,600 MXN
Personal Assistant Care Giving and Child Care 125,700 MXN
Physical Health and Wellness Specialist Care Giving and Child Care 574,200 MXN
Preschool Education Coordinator Care Giving and Child Care 263,100 MXN
Primary Therapist Care Giving and Child Care 417,100 MXN
Psychiatric Aide Care Giving and Child Care 187,500 MXN
Rehabilitation Counselor Care Giving and Child Care 538,600 MXN
Support Worker Care Giving and Child Care 139,100 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 681,900 MXN
Acuna 545,300 MXN
Aguascalientes 707,700 MXN
Boca del Rio 487,600 MXN
Buenavista 535,900 MXN
Campeche 553,800 MXN
Cancun 658,300 MXN
Celaya 605,700 MXN
Chalco 498,000 MXN
Chetumal 501,400 MXN
Chicoloapan 522,700 MXN
Chihuahua 699,700 MXN
Chilpancingo 510,300 MXN
Chimalhuacan 683,400 MXN
Cholula de Rivadabia 493,000 MXN
Ciudad Apodaca 627,900 MXN
Ciudad del Carmen 513,300 MXN
Ciudad Juarez 493,000 MXN
Ciudad Lopez Mateos 615,700 MXN
Ciudad Obregon 605,700 MXN
Ciudad Santa Catarina 553,800 MXN
Ciudad Valles 455,400 MXN
Ciudad Victoria 573,500 MXN
Coacalco 597,800 MXN
Coatzacoalcos 514,300 MXN
Colima 453,200 MXN
Cordoba 459,300 MXN
Cuautitlan Izcalli 620,300 MXN
Cuautla 460,500 MXN
Cuernavaca 603,400 MXN
Culiacan 696,700 MXN
Delicias 464,400 MXN
Durango 615,700 MXN
Ecatepec de Morelos 747,400 MXN
Ensenada 590,200 MXN
Fresnillo 421,400 MXN
General Escobedo 571,300 MXN
Gomez Palacio 568,500 MXN
Guadalajara 705,500 MXN
Guadalupe 664,500 MXN
Guaymas 442,300 MXN
Hermosillo 696,700 MXN
Hidalgo del Parral 413,900 MXN
Iguala 460,500 MXN
Irapuato 633,100 MXN
Ixtapaluca 583,000 MXN
Jiutepec 501,400 MXN
La Paz 539,700 MXN
Leon 721,600 MXN
Los Mochis 588,500 MXN
Los Reyes la Paz 555,800 MXN
Manzanillo 450,300 MXN
Matamoros 596,100 MXN
Mazatlan 629,800 MXN
Merida 649,700 MXN
Metepec 543,200 MXN
Mexicali 659,200 MXN
Mexico City 718,000 MXN
Minatitlan 425,100 MXN
Monclova 518,900 MXN
Monterrey 683,400 MXN
Morelia 628,000 MXN
Naucalpan 660,500 MXN
Navojoa 419,400 MXN
Nezahualcoyotl 671,000 MXN
Nogales 500,100 MXN
Nuevo Laredo 596,800 MXN
Oaxaca 563,000 MXN
Ojo de Agua 531,700 MXN
Orizaba 417,100 MXN
Pachuca 541,700 MXN
Piedras Negras 453,200 MXN
Playa del Carmen 478,000 MXN
Poza Rica 501,400 MXN
Puebla 737,000 MXN
Puerto Vallarta 496,100 MXN
Queretaro 628,000 MXN
Reynosa 638,700 MXN
Salamanca 466,900 MXN
Saltillo 659,200 MXN
San Cristobal de las Casas 504,500 MXN
San Juan del Rio 466,300 MXN
San Luis Potosi 702,800 MXN
San Luis Rio Colorado 485,200 MXN
San Nicolas de los Garza 639,100 MXN
San Pablo de las Salinas 498,500 MXN
San Pedro Garza Garcia 420,800 MXN
Soledad de Graciano Sanchez 538,600 MXN
Tampico 556,000 MXN
Tapachula 524,400 MXN
Tehuacan 548,500 MXN
Tepic 592,600 MXN
Tijuana 695,200 MXN
Tlalnepantla de Baz 653,200 MXN
Tlaquepaque 677,100 MXN
Toluca 639,900 MXN
Tonala 607,400 MXN
Torreon 652,200 MXN
Tuxtla Gutierrez 660,500 MXN
Uruapan 533,000 MXN
Veracruz 623,200 MXN
Villa Nicolas Romero 547,800 MXN
Villahermosa 588,500 MXN
Xalapa 648,200 MXN
Xico 576,500 MXN
Zacatecas 457,300 MXN
Zamora de Hidalgo 450,300 MXN
Zapopan 709,600 MXN

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