Average Construction Laborer Salary in Mexico for 2024

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

A Construction Laborer working in Mexico will typically earn around 111,860 MXN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 60,480 MXN to the highest average salary of 167,100 MXN.

Average Annual Salary
111,860 MXN
Average Monthly Salary
9,321 MXN

Lowest Annual Salary
60,480 MXN
Lowest Monthly Salary
5,040 MXN

Highest Annual Salary
167,100 MXN
Highest Monthly Salary
13,925 MXN

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

Construction Laborer 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 Construction Laborer Salaries in Mexico

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Construction Laborer can earn between 60,480 MXN and 167,100 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 Construction Laborer in Mexico is 103,260 MXN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 103,260 MXN, and 50% of the population earn more than 103,260 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 Construction Laborer salary in Mexico, 25% of the population are earning less than 74,620 MXN while 75% of the population earn more than 74,620 MXN.

75% of the population earn less than 129,000 MXN, and 25% of the population earn more than 129,000 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.

Construction Laborer 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 construction laborer 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 Construction Laborer in Mexico that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 67,360 MXN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Construction Laborer salary would increase to 83,420 MXN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Construction Laborer, the average salary would be 117,380 MXN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 137,400 MXN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Construction Laborer with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 152,100 MXN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Construction Laborer with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 159,400 MXN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
67,360 MXN
2-5 Years +23%
83,420 MXN
5-10 Years +42%
117,380 MXN
10-15 Years +17%
137,400 MXN
15-20 Years +10%
152,100 MXN
20+ Years +6%
159,400 MXN

Construction Laborer 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 Construction Laborer 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 Construction Laborer in Mexico with a high school education can earn an average salary of 88,300 MXN.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Construction Laborer in Mexico with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 142,300 MXN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
88,300 MXN
Certificate or Diploma +61%
142,300 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.

Construction Laborer 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 construction laborer will earn an average of 114,000 MXN, while a female construction laborer will earn around 101,980 MXN.

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

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Mexico

Male
114,000 MXN
Female -12%
101,980 MXN

Construction Laborer 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 Construction Laborer in Mexico is around 8% 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 = ( 8 ÷ 19 ) × 12  = 5%

What this means is that a Construction Laborer in Mexico can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 5% 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%

Construction Laborer 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 Construction Laborer 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 Construction Laborer

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

Job Title Category Salary
Air Conditioning Technician Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 119,020 MXN
Assembly Supervisor Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 192,000 MXN
Assistant Contract Manager Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 436,200 MXN
Building and Grounds Supervisor Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 266,000 MXN
Building Control Officer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 239,300 MXN
Building Engineer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 361,600 MXN
Building Services Engineer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 354,000 MXN
Building Surveyor Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 225,700 MXN
Calibration Technician Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 128,900 MXN
Carpenter Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 152,100 MXN
Cemetery Manager Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 161,600 MXN
Chief Building Official Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 535,800 MXN
Clinical Facilities Planning Manager Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 559,000 MXN
Contracts Administrator Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 307,400 MXN
Contracts Manager Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 467,700 MXN
Facilities Coordinator Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 249,600 MXN
Facilities Director Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 615,000 MXN
Facilities Engineer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 361,600 MXN
Facilities Maintenance Manager Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 502,200 MXN
Facilities Maintenance Supervisor Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 376,800 MXN
Facilities Manager Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 520,900 MXN
Field Service Manager Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 518,300 MXN
Field Service Technician Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 98,120 MXN
Fire Alarm System Installer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 187,300 MXN
Glazier Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 113,740 MXN
HVAC Mechanic Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 107,860 MXN
HVAC Technician Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 110,340 MXN
Laborer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 105,300 MXN
Maintenance Fitter Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 106,360 MXN
Maintenance Mechanic Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 107,960 MXN
Maintenance Officer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 115,220 MXN
Maintenance Planner Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 161,300 MXN
Maintenance Supervisor Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 192,000 MXN
Maintenance Worker Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 107,900 MXN
Mechanic Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 111,240 MXN
Plant Engineer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 339,100 MXN
Property Administration Officer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 205,700 MXN
Service Engineer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 320,500 MXN
Service Operations Manager Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 501,400 MXN
Technician Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 101,120 MXN
Tool Technician Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 106,360 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 134,600 MXN
Acuna 98,960 MXN
Aguascalientes 130,400 MXN
Boca del Rio 93,140 MXN
Buenavista 98,820 MXN
Campeche 103,820 MXN
Cancun 134,600 MXN
Celaya 118,260 MXN
Chalco 98,440 MXN
Chetumal 95,600 MXN
Chicoloapan 102,380 MXN
Chihuahua 130,400 MXN
Chilpancingo 101,980 MXN
Chimalhuacan 128,500 MXN
Cholula de Rivadabia 101,980 MXN
Ciudad Apodaca 115,600 MXN
Ciudad del Carmen 96,540 MXN
Ciudad Juarez 89,460 MXN
Ciudad Lopez Mateos 129,000 MXN
Ciudad Obregon 115,560 MXN
Ciudad Santa Catarina 115,400 MXN
Ciudad Valles 84,580 MXN
Ciudad Victoria 115,080 MXN
Coacalco 117,100 MXN
Coatzacoalcos 98,960 MXN
Colima 87,520 MXN
Cordoba 93,100 MXN
Cuautitlan Izcalli 118,520 MXN
Cuautla 94,940 MXN
Cuernavaca 119,700 MXN
Culiacan 134,600 MXN
Delicias 85,700 MXN
Durango 124,400 MXN
Ecatepec de Morelos 142,300 MXN
Ensenada 109,000 MXN
Fresnillo 83,400 MXN
General Escobedo 112,000 MXN
Gomez Palacio 109,520 MXN
Guadalajara 138,800 MXN
Guadalupe 136,200 MXN
Guaymas 79,500 MXN
Hermosillo 125,700 MXN
Hidalgo del Parral 85,700 MXN
Iguala 89,280 MXN
Irapuato 116,180 MXN
Ixtapaluca 119,080 MXN
Jiutepec 98,960 MXN
La Paz 105,080 MXN
Leon 143,200 MXN
Los Mochis 111,000 MXN
Los Reyes la Paz 112,000 MXN
Manzanillo 92,880 MXN
Matamoros 115,940 MXN
Mazatlan 117,440 MXN
Merida 125,700 MXN
Metepec 105,080 MXN
Mexicali 129,000 MXN
Mexico City 148,300 MXN
Minatitlan 84,180 MXN
Monclova 98,960 MXN
Monterrey 142,300 MXN
Morelia 129,000 MXN
Naucalpan 130,400 MXN
Navojoa 80,760 MXN
Nezahualcoyotl 139,100 MXN
Nogales 102,720 MXN
Nuevo Laredo 115,220 MXN
Oaxaca 109,340 MXN
Ojo de Agua 106,740 MXN
Orizaba 85,880 MXN
Pachuca 105,300 MXN
Piedras Negras 91,560 MXN
Playa del Carmen 95,860 MXN
Poza Rica 94,900 MXN
Puebla 139,100 MXN
Puerto Vallarta 97,880 MXN
Queretaro 124,400 MXN
Reynosa 127,700 MXN
Salamanca 93,600 MXN
Saltillo 139,100 MXN
San Cristobal de las Casas 96,680 MXN
San Juan del Rio 89,120 MXN
San Luis Potosi 136,100 MXN
San Luis Rio Colorado 90,540 MXN
San Nicolas de los Garza 125,700 MXN
San Pablo de las Salinas 94,940 MXN
San Pedro Garza Garcia 88,240 MXN
Soledad de Graciano Sanchez 106,360 MXN
Tampico 112,620 MXN
Tapachula 103,900 MXN
Tehuacan 103,820 MXN
Tepic 112,660 MXN
Tijuana 136,200 MXN
Tlalnepantla de Baz 128,500 MXN
Tlaquepaque 130,400 MXN
Toluca 124,400 MXN
Tonala 123,400 MXN
Torreon 123,400 MXN
Tuxtla Gutierrez 123,400 MXN
Uruapan 106,360 MXN
Veracruz 118,200 MXN
Villa Nicolas Romero 112,000 MXN
Villahermosa 112,620 MXN
Xalapa 124,400 MXN
Xico 117,860 MXN
Zacatecas 89,340 MXN
Zamora de Hidalgo 87,040 MXN
Zapopan 137,400 MXN

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