Average Communications Editor Salary in Mexico for 2024

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

A Communications Editor working in Mexico will typically earn around 313,700 MXN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 154,700 MXN to the highest average salary of 492,400 MXN.

Average Annual Salary
313,700 MXN
Average Monthly Salary
26,141 MXN

Lowest Annual Salary
154,700 MXN
Lowest Monthly Salary
12,891 MXN

Highest Annual Salary
492,400 MXN
Highest Monthly Salary
41,033 MXN

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

Communications Editor 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 Communications Editor Salaries in Mexico

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Communications Editor can earn between 154,700 MXN and 492,400 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 Communications Editor in Mexico is 320,500 MXN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 320,500 MXN, and 50% of the population earn more than 320,500 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 Communications Editor salary in Mexico, 25% of the population are earning less than 214,000 MXN while 75% of the population earn more than 214,000 MXN.

75% of the population earn less than 415,900 MXN, and 25% of the population earn more than 415,900 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.

Communications Editor 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 communications editor 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 Communications Editor in Mexico that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 183,700 MXN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Communications Editor salary would increase to 233,900 MXN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Communications Editor, the average salary would be 325,600 MXN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 401,300 MXN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Communications Editor with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 430,000 MXN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Communications Editor with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 459,300 MXN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
183,700 MXN
2-5 Years +29%
233,900 MXN
5-10 Years +38%
325,600 MXN
10-15 Years +24%
401,300 MXN
15-20 Years +7%
430,000 MXN
20+ Years +7%
459,300 MXN

Communications Editor 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 Communications Editor 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 Communications Editor in Mexico with a high school education can earn an average salary of 233,900 MXN.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Communications Editor in Mexico with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 339,100 MXN.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Communications Editor in Mexico with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 466,300 MXN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
233,900 MXN
Certificate or Diploma +43%
339,100 MXN
Bachelor's Degree +38%
466,300 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.

Communications Editor 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 communications editor will earn an average of 327,800 MXN, while a female communications editor will earn around 299,500 MXN.

This means that a male communications editor earns approximately 9% more than a female communications editor for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Mexico

Male
327,800 MXN
Female -9%
299,500 MXN

Communications Editor 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 Communications Editor in Mexico is around 10% 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 = ( 10 ÷ 19 ) × 12  = 6%

What this means is that a Communications Editor in Mexico can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 6% 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%

Communications Editor 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 Communications Editor is a moderate bonus based job, with 55% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

45% 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
55%
No Bonus
45%

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 Communications Editor

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

Job Title Category Salary
Advertising Copywriter Publishing and Printing 378,800 MXN
Art Director Publishing and Printing 390,000 MXN
Art Supervisor Publishing and Printing 361,600 MXN
Artist Publishing and Printing 361,500 MXN
Assistant Editor Publishing and Printing 299,500 MXN
Associate Content Management Specialist Publishing and Printing 357,700 MXN
Associate Editor Publishing and Printing 315,900 MXN
Binder and Finisher Publishing and Printing 174,000 MXN
Bindery Supervisor Publishing and Printing 225,700 MXN
Circulations Director Publishing and Printing 545,300 MXN
Color Matcher Publishing and Printing 192,000 MXN
Color Technician Publishing and Printing 183,600 MXN
Commissioning Editor Publishing and Printing 325,800 MXN
Content Copywriter Publishing and Printing 376,800 MXN
Content Management Assistant Publishing and Printing 301,600 MXN
Content Publisher Publishing and Printing 301,700 MXN
Content Writer Publishing and Printing 369,900 MXN
CopyWriter Publishing and Printing 351,200 MXN
Corporate Print Center Specialist Publishing and Printing 290,800 MXN
Curator Publishing and Printing 294,700 MXN
DTP Operator Publishing and Printing 288,700 MXN
Editor Publishing and Printing 357,300 MXN
Electronic Publisher Publishing and Printing 348,300 MXN
Fashion Subeditor Publishing and Printing 340,400 MXN
Media Design Manager Publishing and Printing 596,800 MXN
Media Planner Publishing and Printing 409,000 MXN
Photographer Publishing and Printing 288,100 MXN
Planning and Supply Manager Publishing and Printing 637,500 MXN
Print Production Coordinator Publishing and Printing 313,700 MXN
Print Production Manager Publishing and Printing 598,600 MXN
Printing Press Operator Publishing and Printing 275,800 MXN
Production Editor Publishing and Printing 320,500 MXN
Proofreader Publishing and Printing 308,900 MXN
Publisher Publishing and Printing 367,200 MXN
Publishing and Printing Coordinator Publishing and Printing 282,300 MXN
Publishing and Printing Manager Publishing and Printing 643,800 MXN
Publishing and Printing Supervisor Publishing and Printing 504,400 MXN
Publishing Specialist Publishing and Printing 424,300 MXN
Reporter Publishing and Printing 433,800 MXN
Technical Writer Publishing and Printing 357,700 MXN
Technical Writing Manager Publishing and Printing 524,700 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 388,100 MXN
Acuna 294,700 MXN
Aguascalientes 384,500 MXN
Boca del Rio 254,700 MXN
Buenavista 283,700 MXN
Campeche 315,900 MXN
Cancun 367,200 MXN
Celaya 325,600 MXN
Chalco 275,500 MXN
Chetumal 282,300 MXN
Chicoloapan 286,400 MXN
Chihuahua 414,000 MXN
Chilpancingo 301,800 MXN
Chimalhuacan 369,900 MXN
Cholula de Rivadabia 279,400 MXN
Ciudad Apodaca 352,000 MXN
Ciudad del Carmen 271,300 MXN
Ciudad Juarez 271,300 MXN
Ciudad Lopez Mateos 372,600 MXN
Ciudad Obregon 340,400 MXN
Ciudad Santa Catarina 340,400 MXN
Ciudad Valles 263,900 MXN
Ciudad Victoria 332,100 MXN
Coacalco 327,800 MXN
Coatzacoalcos 309,800 MXN
Colima 259,100 MXN
Cordoba 275,800 MXN
Cuautitlan Izcalli 366,200 MXN
Cuautla 265,000 MXN
Cuernavaca 352,000 MXN
Culiacan 409,000 MXN
Delicias 246,500 MXN
Durango 384,200 MXN
Ecatepec de Morelos 388,100 MXN
Ensenada 340,400 MXN
Fresnillo 261,300 MXN
General Escobedo 339,100 MXN
Gomez Palacio 314,500 MXN
Guadalajara 388,100 MXN
Guadalupe 366,200 MXN
Guaymas 240,500 MXN
Hermosillo 389,200 MXN
Hidalgo del Parral 239,300 MXN
Iguala 239,000 MXN
Irapuato 357,300 MXN
Ixtapaluca 330,900 MXN
Jiutepec 273,300 MXN
La Paz 301,600 MXN
Leon 404,600 MXN
Los Mochis 327,800 MXN
Los Reyes la Paz 320,500 MXN
Manzanillo 268,900 MXN
Matamoros 345,100 MXN
Mazatlan 345,700 MXN
Merida 369,300 MXN
Metepec 308,300 MXN
Mexicali 384,200 MXN
Mexico City 428,400 MXN
Minatitlan 237,400 MXN
Monclova 313,700 MXN
Monterrey 398,300 MXN
Morelia 384,200 MXN
Naucalpan 407,100 MXN
Navojoa 239,000 MXN
Nezahualcoyotl 401,300 MXN
Nogales 288,700 MXN
Nuevo Laredo 352,000 MXN
Oaxaca 301,300 MXN
Ojo de Agua 322,600 MXN
Orizaba 253,400 MXN
Pachuca 325,800 MXN
Piedras Negras 273,000 MXN
Playa del Carmen 268,900 MXN
Poza Rica 290,800 MXN
Puebla 394,800 MXN
Puerto Vallarta 296,000 MXN
Queretaro 394,800 MXN
Reynosa 366,200 MXN
Salamanca 275,500 MXN
Saltillo 392,300 MXN
San Cristobal de las Casas 290,800 MXN
San Juan del Rio 263,100 MXN
San Luis Potosi 371,100 MXN
San Luis Rio Colorado 282,500 MXN
San Nicolas de los Garza 365,400 MXN
San Pablo de las Salinas 277,400 MXN
San Pedro Garza Garcia 247,800 MXN
Soledad de Graciano Sanchez 319,600 MXN
Tampico 317,700 MXN
Tapachula 282,500 MXN
Tehuacan 308,300 MXN
Tepic 327,300 MXN
Tijuana 394,300 MXN
Tlalnepantla de Baz 369,900 MXN
Tlaquepaque 357,300 MXN
Toluca 372,600 MXN
Tonala 345,700 MXN
Torreon 357,300 MXN
Tuxtla Gutierrez 366,200 MXN
Uruapan 311,700 MXN
Veracruz 339,100 MXN
Villa Nicolas Romero 314,500 MXN
Villahermosa 351,200 MXN
Xalapa 345,700 MXN
Xico 357,300 MXN
Zacatecas 253,400 MXN
Zamora de Hidalgo 249,600 MXN
Zapopan 409,000 MXN

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