Average Construction Project Manager Salary in Mexico for 2024

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

A Construction Project Manager working in Mexico will typically earn around 675,100 MXN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 308,300 MXN to the highest average salary of 1,069,800 MXN.

Average Annual Salary
675,100 MXN
Average Monthly Salary
56,258 MXN

Lowest Annual Salary
308,300 MXN
Lowest Monthly Salary
25,691 MXN

Highest Annual Salary
1,069,800 MXN
Highest Monthly Salary
89,150 MXN

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

Construction Project Manager 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 Project Manager Salaries in Mexico

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Construction Project Manager can earn between 308,300 MXN and 1,069,800 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 Project Manager in Mexico is 725,700 MXN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 725,700 MXN, and 50% of the population earn more than 725,700 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 Project Manager salary in Mexico, 25% of the population are earning less than 466,900 MXN while 75% of the population earn more than 466,900 MXN.

75% of the population earn less than 971,200 MXN, and 25% of the population earn more than 971,200 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 Project Manager 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 project manager 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 Project Manager in Mexico that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 351,900 MXN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Construction Project Manager salary would increase to 471,700 MXN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Construction Project Manager, the average salary would be 695,400 MXN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 848,200 MXN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Construction Project Manager with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 922,300 MXN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Construction Project Manager with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 998,400 MXN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
351,900 MXN
2-5 Years +34%
471,700 MXN
5-10 Years +48%
695,400 MXN
10-15 Years +22%
848,200 MXN
15-20 Years +9%
922,300 MXN
20+ Years +8%
998,400 MXN

Construction Project Manager 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 Project Manager 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 Construction Project Manager in Mexico with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 409,000 MXN.

  • Master's Degree. A Construction Project Manager 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
409,000 MXN
Master's Degree +93%
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.

Construction Project Manager 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 project manager will earn an average of 724,000 MXN, while a female construction project manager will earn around 623,200 MXN.

This means that a male construction project manager earns approximately 16% more than a female construction project manager for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Mexico

Male
724,000 MXN
Female -16%
623,200 MXN

Construction Project Manager 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 Project Manager in Mexico is around 10% every 22 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 ÷ 22 ) × 12  = 5%

What this means is that a Construction Project Manager 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 Project Manager 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 Project Manager is a high bonus based job, with 85% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

15% 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 5% to 9%.

Received Bonus
85%
No Bonus
15%

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 Project Manager

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

Job Title Category Salary
Adjudicator Construction / Building / Installation 161,300 MXN
Assembler Construction / Building / Installation 125,700 MXN
Boat Builder and Shipwright Construction / Building / Installation 183,600 MXN
Bricklayer Construction / Building / Installation 106,820 MXN
Building Administrator Construction / Building / Installation 168,100 MXN
Building Contracts Manager Construction / Building / Installation 578,500 MXN
Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 154,700 MXN
Building Monitor Construction / Building / Installation 130,400 MXN
Building Sales Manager Construction / Building / Installation 553,800 MXN
Cabinetmaker Construction / Building / Installation 134,600 MXN
Carpenter Construction / Building / Installation 152,300 MXN
Civil Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 359,900 MXN
Civil Technician Construction / Building / Installation 192,000 MXN
Concreter Construction / Building / Installation 117,440 MXN
Construction and Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 159,500 MXN
Construction and Maintenance Manager Construction / Building / Installation 307,400 MXN
Construction Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 157,600 MXN
Construction Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 209,500 MXN
Construction Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 245,300 MXN
Construction Field Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 327,800 MXN
Construction General Manager Construction / Building / Installation 683,400 MXN
Construction Inventory Officer Construction / Building / Installation 136,100 MXN
Construction Manager Construction / Building / Installation 660,500 MXN
Construction Operations Manager Construction / Building / Installation 602,700 MXN
Construction Project Controls Manager Construction / Building / Installation 478,000 MXN
Construction Project Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 378,800 MXN
Construction Project Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 369,300 MXN
Construction Project Planner Construction / Building / Installation 369,900 MXN
Construction Quality Control Manager Construction / Building / Installation 483,400 MXN
Construction Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 232,400 MXN
Construction Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 239,000 MXN
Construction Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 372,600 MXN
Construction Technical Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 138,800 MXN
Construction Technical Officer Construction / Building / Installation 154,700 MXN
Construction Technical Writer Construction / Building / Installation 148,300 MXN
Construction Technician Construction / Building / Installation 134,600 MXN
Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 112,000 MXN
Crane and Tower Operator Construction / Building / Installation 137,400 MXN
Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 139,100 MXN
Diesel Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 125,700 MXN
Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 112,440 MXN
Drywall Installer Construction / Building / Installation 142,300 MXN
Electrical Draftsman Construction / Building / Installation 136,100 MXN
Electrical Engineering Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 409,000 MXN
Electrical Engineering Technician Construction / Building / Installation 157,600 MXN
Electrical Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 281,500 MXN
Electrician Construction / Building / Installation 197,600 MXN
Elevator Installer and Repairer Construction / Building / Installation 159,100 MXN
Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 361,600 MXN
Excavator Operator Construction / Building / Installation 127,700 MXN
Field Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 238,900 MXN
Floor Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 150,000 MXN
Floor Manager Construction / Building / Installation 216,800 MXN
Foreman Construction / Building / Installation 102,960 MXN
Frame and Truss Detailer Construction / Building / Installation 118,060 MXN
Furniture Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 125,700 MXN
Gas Technician Construction / Building / Installation 125,100 MXN
Handyman Construction / Building / Installation 115,740 MXN
Health and Safety Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 159,400 MXN
Health and Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 183,600 MXN
Installation Manager Construction / Building / Installation 459,300 MXN
Installer Construction / Building / Installation 109,720 MXN
Insulation Installer Construction / Building / Installation 130,400 MXN
Labourer Construction / Building / Installation 103,900 MXN
Land Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 164,200 MXN
Lift Technician Construction / Building / Installation 130,400 MXN
Maintenance Foreman Construction / Building / Installation 113,280 MXN
Material Tester Construction / Building / Installation 200,000 MXN
Model Maker Construction / Building / Installation 183,600 MXN
Order Picker Construction / Building / Installation 112,560 MXN
Painter Construction / Building / Installation 127,700 MXN
Pipe Layer Construction / Building / Installation 102,380 MXN
Pipe Welder Construction / Building / Installation 106,740 MXN
Pipefitter Construction / Building / Installation 103,580 MXN
Plumber Construction / Building / Installation 142,300 MXN
Property Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 317,700 MXN
Purchasing Manager Construction / Building / Installation 430,500 MXN
Quantity Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 232,400 MXN
Quantity Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 239,000 MXN
Roof Slater and Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 117,520 MXN
Sheet Metal Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 125,100 MXN
Sheet Metal Worker Construction / Building / Installation 111,240 MXN
Site Clerk Construction / Building / Installation 124,400 MXN
Site engineer Construction / Building / Installation 335,100 MXN
Site Leader Construction / Building / Installation 619,000 MXN
Stock Controller Construction / Building / Installation 183,600 MXN
Structural Steel Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 130,400 MXN
Technical Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 148,300 MXN
Tender Manager Construction / Building / Installation 566,900 MXN
Tendering Manager Construction / Building / Installation 528,500 MXN
Tower Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 130,400 MXN
Wall and Floor Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 119,080 MXN
Warehouse Manager Construction / Building / Installation 433,400 MXN
Welder Construction / Building / Installation 105,800 MXN
Welding Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 148,300 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 796,150 MXN
Acuna 621,300 MXN
Aguascalientes 837,050 MXN
Boca del Rio 570,950 MXN
Buenavista 648,150 MXN
Campeche 621,700 MXN
Cancun 778,050 MXN
Celaya 715,700 MXN
Chalco 586,650 MXN
Chetumal 577,250 MXN
Chicoloapan 595,050 MXN
Chihuahua 807,300 MXN
Chilpancingo 635,700 MXN
Chimalhuacan 795,950 MXN
Cholula de Rivadabia 617,200 MXN
Ciudad Apodaca 733,300 MXN
Ciudad del Carmen 609,400 MXN
Ciudad Juarez 592,350 MXN
Ciudad Lopez Mateos 774,000 MXN
Ciudad Obregon 714,100 MXN
Ciudad Santa Catarina 655,750 MXN
Ciudad Valles 550,400 MXN
Ciudad Victoria 684,600 MXN
Coacalco 693,150 MXN
Coatzacoalcos 648,200 MXN
Colima 533,050 MXN
Cordoba 547,800 MXN
Cuautitlan Izcalli 726,900 MXN
Cuautla 549,600 MXN
Cuernavaca 700,100 MXN
Culiacan 834,400 MXN
Delicias 544,300 MXN
Durango 752,200 MXN
Ecatepec de Morelos 865,600 MXN
Ensenada 676,350 MXN
Fresnillo 526,600 MXN
General Escobedo 716,750 MXN
Gomez Palacio 676,950 MXN
Guadalajara 842,200 MXN
Guadalupe 822,500 MXN
Guaymas 532,200 MXN
Hermosillo 800,350 MXN
Hidalgo del Parral 515,450 MXN
Iguala 533,550 MXN
Irapuato 754,000 MXN
Ixtapaluca 720,050 MXN
Jiutepec 581,150 MXN
La Paz 645,800 MXN
Leon 840,850 MXN
Los Mochis 681,900 MXN
Los Reyes la Paz 654,550 MXN
Manzanillo 529,400 MXN
Matamoros 741,650 MXN
Mazatlan 739,450 MXN
Merida 778,500 MXN
Metepec 637,250 MXN
Mexicali 808,100 MXN
Mexico City 840,200 MXN
Minatitlan 508,500 MXN
Monclova 636,650 MXN
Monterrey 849,950 MXN
Morelia 762,650 MXN
Naucalpan 814,300 MXN
Navojoa 509,750 MXN
Nezahualcoyotl 810,800 MXN
Nogales 606,200 MXN
Nuevo Laredo 725,100 MXN
Oaxaca 656,600 MXN
Ojo de Agua 645,000 MXN
Orizaba 513,950 MXN
Pachuca 661,650 MXN
Piedras Negras 563,200 MXN
Playa del Carmen 557,500 MXN
Poza Rica 583,250 MXN
Puebla 870,500 MXN
Puerto Vallarta 614,800 MXN
Queretaro 777,700 MXN
Reynosa 768,550 MXN
Salamanca 569,500 MXN
Saltillo 785,500 MXN
San Cristobal de las Casas 607,850 MXN
San Juan del Rio 549,050 MXN
San Luis Potosi 814,300 MXN
San Luis Rio Colorado 596,100 MXN
San Nicolas de los Garza 776,200 MXN
San Pablo de las Salinas 611,550 MXN
San Pedro Garza Garcia 532,000 MXN
Soledad de Graciano Sanchez 649,300 MXN
Tampico 681,900 MXN
Tapachula 611,600 MXN
Tehuacan 665,900 MXN
Tepic 683,300 MXN
Tijuana 847,550 MXN
Tlalnepantla de Baz 785,450 MXN
Tlaquepaque 775,600 MXN
Toluca 753,450 MXN
Tonala 723,150 MXN
Torreon 796,050 MXN
Tuxtla Gutierrez 745,950 MXN
Uruapan 659,500 MXN
Veracruz 747,250 MXN
Villa Nicolas Romero 696,700 MXN
Villahermosa 727,250 MXN
Xalapa 744,000 MXN
Xico 694,600 MXN
Zacatecas 556,200 MXN
Zamora de Hidalgo 545,950 MXN
Zapopan 842,900 MXN

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