Average Customs Controller Salary in Mexico for 2024

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

A Customs Controller working in Mexico will typically earn around 268,900 MXN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 136,100 MXN to the highest average salary of 419,400 MXN.

Average Annual Salary
268,900 MXN
Average Monthly Salary
22,408 MXN

Lowest Annual Salary
136,100 MXN
Lowest Monthly Salary
11,341 MXN

Highest Annual Salary
419,400 MXN
Highest Monthly Salary
34,950 MXN

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

Customs Controller 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 Customs Controller Salaries in Mexico

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Customs Controller can earn between 136,100 MXN and 419,400 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 Customs Controller in Mexico is 268,900 MXN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 268,900 MXN, and 50% of the population earn more than 268,900 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 Customs Controller salary in Mexico, 25% of the population are earning less than 181,600 MXN while 75% of the population earn more than 181,600 MXN.

75% of the population earn less than 341,900 MXN, and 25% of the population earn more than 341,900 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.

Customs Controller 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 customs controller 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 Customs Controller in Mexico that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 159,500 MXN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Customs Controller salary would increase to 212,500 MXN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Customs Controller, the average salary would be 283,700 MXN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 340,400 MXN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Customs Controller with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 367,900 MXN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Customs Controller with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 394,300 MXN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
159,500 MXN
2-5 Years +32%
212,500 MXN
5-10 Years +34%
283,700 MXN
10-15 Years +19%
340,400 MXN
15-20 Years +8%
367,900 MXN
20+ Years +7%
394,300 MXN

Customs Controller 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 Customs Controller 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 Customs Controller in Mexico with a high school education can earn an average salary of 212,500 MXN.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Customs Controller in Mexico with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 297,000 MXN.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Customs Controller in Mexico with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 371,100 MXN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
212,500 MXN
Certificate or Diploma +40%
297,000 MXN
Bachelor's Degree +25%
371,100 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.

Customs Controller 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 customs controller will earn an average of 275,800 MXN, while a female customs controller will earn around 261,300 MXN.

This means that a male customs controller earns approximately 6% more than a female customs controller for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Mexico

Male
275,800 MXN
Female -6%
261,300 MXN

Customs Controller 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 Customs Controller in Mexico is around 9% 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 = ( 9 ÷ 19 ) × 12  = 6%

What this means is that a Customs Controller 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%

Customs Controller 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 Customs Controller is a low bonus based job, with 29% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

71% 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 0% to 3%.

Received Bonus
29%
No Bonus
71%

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 Customs Controller

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

Job Title Category Salary
Expeditor Import and Export 251,500 MXN
Export Administrator Import and Export 366,200 MXN
Export Controller Import and Export 246,500 MXN
Export Executive Import and Export 367,900 MXN
Export Logistics Manager Import and Export 528,600 MXN
Export Logistics Specialist Import and Export 369,300 MXN
Export Services Manager Import and Export 545,300 MXN
Export Specialist Import and Export 294,700 MXN
Export Supervisor Import and Export 366,200 MXN
Exports Sales Manager Import and Export 589,400 MXN
Freight Forwarder Import and Export 138,200 MXN
Global Forwarding Agent Import and Export 281,500 MXN
Immigration and Customs Inspector Import and Export 207,800 MXN
Import and Export Clerk Import and Export 125,700 MXN
Import and Export Consultant Import and Export 498,000 MXN
Import and Export Manager Import and Export 632,400 MXN
Import and Procurement Manager Import and Export 620,300 MXN
Import Coordinator Import and Export 214,000 MXN
Import Customs Specialist Import and Export 265,000 MXN
Import Logistics Specialist Import and Export 288,700 MXN
Importation Supervisor Import and Export 406,300 MXN
Inspector Import and Export 225,300 MXN
Logistic Executive Import and Export 301,800 MXN
Logistician Import and Export 148,300 MXN
Logistics Administrator Import and Export 330,700 MXN
Logistics Analyst Import and Export 348,300 MXN
Logistics Specialist Import and Export 296,000 MXN
Marine Cargo Inspector Import and Export 197,600 MXN
Shipping Officer Import and Export 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 325,900 MXN
Acuna 251,500 MXN
Aguascalientes 317,700 MXN
Boca del Rio 228,500 MXN
Buenavista 249,600 MXN
Campeche 263,100 MXN
Cancun 301,800 MXN
Celaya 281,500 MXN
Chalco 237,400 MXN
Chetumal 215,100 MXN
Chicoloapan 238,900 MXN
Chihuahua 314,500 MXN
Chilpancingo 245,300 MXN
Chimalhuacan 294,700 MXN
Cholula de Rivadabia 239,000 MXN
Ciudad Apodaca 301,300 MXN
Ciudad del Carmen 228,500 MXN
Ciudad Juarez 233,600 MXN
Ciudad Lopez Mateos 294,300 MXN
Ciudad Obregon 277,400 MXN
Ciudad Santa Catarina 261,300 MXN
Ciudad Valles 217,900 MXN
Ciudad Victoria 279,400 MXN
Coacalco 279,400 MXN
Coatzacoalcos 252,300 MXN
Colima 215,100 MXN
Cordoba 228,500 MXN
Cuautitlan Izcalli 301,300 MXN
Cuautla 231,000 MXN
Cuernavaca 283,700 MXN
Culiacan 327,300 MXN
Delicias 201,100 MXN
Durango 286,400 MXN
Ecatepec de Morelos 332,100 MXN
Ensenada 266,000 MXN
Fresnillo 209,700 MXN
General Escobedo 273,300 MXN
Gomez Palacio 275,200 MXN
Guadalajara 325,900 MXN
Guadalupe 325,800 MXN
Guaymas 209,700 MXN
Hermosillo 309,800 MXN
Hidalgo del Parral 205,700 MXN
Iguala 204,000 MXN
Irapuato 273,000 MXN
Ixtapaluca 263,200 MXN
Jiutepec 217,900 MXN
La Paz 240,500 MXN
Leon 335,100 MXN
Los Mochis 258,400 MXN
Los Reyes la Paz 258,400 MXN
Manzanillo 210,500 MXN
Matamoros 301,600 MXN
Mazatlan 279,400 MXN
Merida 301,700 MXN
Metepec 246,200 MXN
Mexicali 308,300 MXN
Mexico City 339,100 MXN
Minatitlan 195,200 MXN
Monclova 258,400 MXN
Monterrey 339,100 MXN
Morelia 315,700 MXN
Naucalpan 315,700 MXN
Navojoa 190,500 MXN
Nezahualcoyotl 325,600 MXN
Nogales 238,900 MXN
Nuevo Laredo 275,800 MXN
Oaxaca 247,800 MXN
Ojo de Agua 249,600 MXN
Orizaba 210,500 MXN
Pachuca 259,100 MXN
Piedras Negras 221,500 MXN
Playa del Carmen 222,300 MXN
Poza Rica 245,300 MXN
Puebla 320,500 MXN
Puerto Vallarta 232,900 MXN
Queretaro 308,300 MXN
Reynosa 315,700 MXN
Salamanca 231,000 MXN
Saltillo 305,600 MXN
San Cristobal de las Casas 233,900 MXN
San Juan del Rio 204,000 MXN
San Luis Potosi 322,600 MXN
San Luis Rio Colorado 218,900 MXN
San Nicolas de los Garza 294,700 MXN
San Pablo de las Salinas 228,000 MXN
San Pedro Garza Garcia 197,600 MXN
Soledad de Graciano Sanchez 246,200 MXN
Tampico 271,300 MXN
Tapachula 238,900 MXN
Tehuacan 259,100 MXN
Tepic 272,800 MXN
Tijuana 313,700 MXN
Tlalnepantla de Baz 314,500 MXN
Tlaquepaque 296,000 MXN
Toluca 288,100 MXN
Tonala 283,700 MXN
Torreon 301,600 MXN
Tuxtla Gutierrez 309,800 MXN
Uruapan 267,100 MXN
Veracruz 273,000 MXN
Villa Nicolas Romero 252,300 MXN
Villahermosa 294,300 MXN
Xalapa 294,700 MXN
Xico 282,500 MXN
Zacatecas 204,000 MXN
Zamora de Hidalgo 221,500 MXN
Zapopan 325,800 MXN

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