Average Colorist Salary in Mexico for 2024

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

A Colorist working in Mexico will typically earn around 189,300 MXN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 98,120 MXN to the highest average salary of 283,700 MXN.

Average Annual Salary
189,300 MXN
Average Monthly Salary
15,775 MXN

Lowest Annual Salary
98,120 MXN
Lowest Monthly Salary
8,176 MXN

Highest Annual Salary
283,700 MXN
Highest Monthly Salary
23,641 MXN

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

Colorist 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 Colorist Salaries in Mexico

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Colorist can earn between 98,120 MXN and 283,700 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 a Colorist in Mexico is 176,800 MXN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 176,800 MXN, and 50% of the population earn more than 176,800 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 Colorist salary in Mexico, 25% of the population are earning less than 124,400 MXN while 75% of the population earn more than 124,400 MXN.

75% of the population earn less than 216,800 MXN, and 25% of the population earn more than 216,800 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.

Colorist 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 colorist 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 Colorist in Mexico that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 113,700 MXN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Colorist salary would increase to 138,800 MXN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Colorist, the average salary would be 197,600 MXN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 232,400 MXN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Colorist with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 254,800 MXN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Colorist with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 272,800 MXN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
113,700 MXN
2-5 Years +23%
138,800 MXN
5-10 Years +42%
197,600 MXN
10-15 Years +17%
232,400 MXN
15-20 Years +10%
254,800 MXN
20+ Years +6%
272,800 MXN

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

  • High School. A Colorist in Mexico with a high school education can earn an average salary of 138,800 MXN.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Colorist in Mexico with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 195,200 MXN.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Colorist in Mexico with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 277,400 MXN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
138,800 MXN
Certificate or Diploma +40%
195,200 MXN
Bachelor's Degree +42%
277,400 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.

Colorist 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 colorist will earn an average of 195,200 MXN, while a female colorist will earn around 174,000 MXN.

This means that a male colorist earns approximately 12% more than a female colorist for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Mexico

Male
195,200 MXN
Female -12%
174,000 MXN

Colorist 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 Colorist 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 Colorist 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%

Colorist 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 Colorist 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 Colorist

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

Job Title Category Salary
3D Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 354,000 MXN
3D Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 325,600 MXN
3D Generalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 283,700 MXN
3D Visualization Specialist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 369,300 MXN
Acrobatic Rigger Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 239,000 MXN
Actor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 493,000 MXN
Art Administrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 367,200 MXN
Art Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 459,700 MXN
Art Lead Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 457,300 MXN
Associate Media Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 403,100 MXN
Associate Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 496,100 MXN
Broadcast and Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 307,400 MXN
Broadcast Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 263,900 MXN
Broadcast News Analyst Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 385,300 MXN
Broadcast Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 221,500 MXN
Broadcasting Journalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 444,300 MXN
Broadcasting Presenter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 489,500 MXN
Camera Equipment Repairer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 258,400 MXN
Camera Operator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 231,000 MXN
Cartoonist / Animator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 361,600 MXN
CAS Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 384,200 MXN
Censorship Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 430,000 MXN
Choreographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 311,700 MXN
Communications Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 551,200 MXN
Correspondent Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 394,800 MXN
Dance Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 372,600 MXN
Dancer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 311,700 MXN
Director of Photography Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 394,500 MXN
Disc Jockey Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 237,400 MXN
Editorial Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 201,100 MXN
Events Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 378,300 MXN
Graphic Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 261,300 MXN
Illustrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 275,500 MXN
Industrial Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 237,400 MXN
Instructional Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 245,300 MXN
Journalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 455,400 MXN
Makeup Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 258,400 MXN
Media Design Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 615,300 MXN
Media Equipment Operator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 209,700 MXN
Media Operations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 518,900 MXN
Media Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 335,100 MXN
Media Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 472,000 MXN
Media Product Development Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 602,700 MXN
Media Production Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 610,100 MXN
Media Program Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 714,300 MXN
Media Relation Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 658,300 MXN
Media Relations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 632,400 MXN
Media Sales Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 681,500 MXN
Movement and Dance Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 362,200 MXN
Multimedia Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 254,800 MXN
Multimedia Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 239,000 MXN
Music Consultant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 341,900 MXN
Musician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 272,800 MXN
News Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 332,500 MXN
News Reporter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 457,300 MXN
Post Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 215,100 MXN
Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 587,800 MXN
Product Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 233,900 MXN
Product Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 322,600 MXN
Production Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 327,300 MXN
Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 225,300 MXN
Production Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 538,600 MXN
Production Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 208,600 MXN
Program Researcher Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 407,100 MXN
Promotion Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 309,800 MXN
Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 327,300 MXN
Sound Engineering Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 194,600 MXN
Stage Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 195,200 MXN
Sub Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 239,000 MXN
Television Executive Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 695,200 MXN
Transmission Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 351,200 MXN
Video Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 268,900 MXN
Video Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 371,100 MXN
Videographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 344,600 MXN
Visual Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 330,700 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 180,500 MXN
Aguascalientes 232,400 MXN
Boca del Rio 159,400 MXN
Buenavista 180,300 MXN
Campeche 183,600 MXN
Cancun 225,300 MXN
Celaya 204,700 MXN
Chalco 167,100 MXN
Chetumal 161,600 MXN
Chicoloapan 169,000 MXN
Chihuahua 239,000 MXN
Chilpancingo 174,000 MXN
Chimalhuacan 225,700 MXN
Cholula de Rivadabia 172,400 MXN
Ciudad Apodaca 214,000 MXN
Ciudad del Carmen 169,000 MXN
Ciudad Juarez 161,600 MXN
Ciudad Lopez Mateos 215,100 MXN
Ciudad Obregon 197,600 MXN
Ciudad Santa Catarina 191,600 MXN
Ciudad Valles 154,700 MXN
Ciudad Victoria 197,600 MXN
Coacalco 196,800 MXN
Coatzacoalcos 185,100 MXN
Colima 159,100 MXN
Cordoba 159,100 MXN
Cuautitlan Izcalli 215,100 MXN
Cuautla 161,300 MXN
Cuernavaca 201,100 MXN
Culiacan 233,900 MXN
Delicias 152,000 MXN
Durango 217,900 MXN
Ecatepec de Morelos 245,300 MXN
Ensenada 196,800 MXN
Fresnillo 151,800 MXN
General Escobedo 204,000 MXN
Gomez Palacio 192,600 MXN
Guadalajara 240,500 MXN
Guadalupe 227,600 MXN
Guaymas 148,300 MXN
Hermosillo 232,900 MXN
Hidalgo del Parral 146,200 MXN
Iguala 151,800 MXN
Irapuato 208,600 MXN
Ixtapaluca 197,600 MXN
Jiutepec 167,100 MXN
La Paz 183,600 MXN
Leon 239,300 MXN
Los Mochis 192,600 MXN
Los Reyes la Paz 190,500 MXN
Manzanillo 154,700 MXN
Matamoros 210,500 MXN
Mazatlan 207,800 MXN
Merida 232,400 MXN
Metepec 180,300 MXN
Mexicali 228,000 MXN
Mexico City 245,300 MXN
Minatitlan 148,300 MXN
Monclova 180,500 MXN
Monterrey 238,900 MXN
Morelia 222,300 MXN
Naucalpan 233,900 MXN
Navojoa 146,200 MXN
Nezahualcoyotl 239,000 MXN
Nogales 176,800 MXN
Nuevo Laredo 207,800 MXN
Oaxaca 189,300 MXN
Ojo de Agua 185,100 MXN
Orizaba 150,000 MXN
Pachuca 189,300 MXN
Piedras Negras 161,300 MXN
Playa del Carmen 159,400 MXN
Poza Rica 172,200 MXN
Puebla 240,500 MXN
Puerto Vallarta 176,800 MXN
Queretaro 225,700 MXN
Reynosa 221,500 MXN
Salamanca 164,200 MXN
Saltillo 232,900 MXN
San Cristobal de las Casas 172,200 MXN
San Juan del Rio 157,600 MXN
San Luis Potosi 228,000 MXN
San Luis Rio Colorado 164,200 MXN
San Nicolas de los Garza 210,500 MXN
San Pablo de las Salinas 172,400 MXN
San Pedro Garza Garcia 150,000 MXN
Soledad de Graciano Sanchez 187,500 MXN
Tampico 197,600 MXN
Tapachula 174,000 MXN
Tehuacan 187,500 MXN
Tepic 201,100 MXN
Tijuana 239,300 MXN
Tlalnepantla de Baz 225,300 MXN
Tlaquepaque 221,500 MXN
Toluca 214,000 MXN
Tonala 208,600 MXN
Torreon 222,300 MXN
Tuxtla Gutierrez 217,900 MXN
Uruapan 190,500 MXN
Veracruz 209,500 MXN
Villa Nicolas Romero 191,600 MXN
Villahermosa 204,000 MXN
Xalapa 209,500 MXN
Xico 204,700 MXN
Zacatecas 152,000 MXN
Zamora de Hidalgo 157,600 MXN
Zapopan 238,900 MXN

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