Average Domestic Housekeeper Salary in Mexico for 2024

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

A Domestic Housekeeper working in Mexico will typically earn around 109,000 MXN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 51,340 MXN to the highest average salary of 169,000 MXN.

Average Annual Salary
109,000 MXN
Average Monthly Salary
9,083 MXN

Lowest Annual Salary
51,340 MXN
Lowest Monthly Salary
4,278 MXN

Highest Annual Salary
169,000 MXN
Highest Monthly Salary
14,083 MXN

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

Domestic Housekeeper 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 Domestic Housekeeper Salaries in Mexico

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Domestic Housekeeper can earn between 51,340 MXN and 169,000 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 Domestic Housekeeper in Mexico is 112,620 MXN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 112,620 MXN, and 50% of the population earn more than 112,620 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 Domestic Housekeeper salary in Mexico, 25% of the population are earning less than 73,120 MXN while 75% of the population earn more than 73,120 MXN.

75% of the population earn less than 148,300 MXN, and 25% of the population earn more than 148,300 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.

Domestic Housekeeper 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 domestic housekeeper 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 Domestic Housekeeper in Mexico that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 60,020 MXN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Domestic Housekeeper salary would increase to 85,440 MXN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Domestic Housekeeper, the average salary would be 114,940 MXN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 138,200 MXN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Domestic Housekeeper with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 148,300 MXN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Domestic Housekeeper with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 161,300 MXN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
60,020 MXN
2-5 Years +42%
85,440 MXN
5-10 Years +31%
114,940 MXN
10-15 Years +23%
138,200 MXN
15-20 Years +6%
148,300 MXN
20+ Years +10%
161,300 MXN

Domestic Housekeeper 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 Domestic Housekeeper 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 Domestic Housekeeper in Mexico with a high school education can earn an average salary of 80,840 MXN.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Domestic Housekeeper in Mexico with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 138,800 MXN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
80,840 MXN
Certificate or Diploma +72%
138,800 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.

Domestic Housekeeper 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 domestic housekeeper will earn an average of 106,740 MXN, while a female domestic housekeeper will earn around 114,820 MXN.

This means that a male domestic housekeeper earns approximately 7% less than a female domestic housekeeper for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Mexico

Male
106,740 MXN
Female +7%
114,820 MXN

Domestic Housekeeper 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 Domestic Housekeeper in Mexico is around 8% every 21 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 ÷ 21 ) × 12  = 5%

What this means is that a Domestic Housekeeper 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%

Domestic Housekeeper 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 Domestic Housekeeper is a low bonus based job, with 30% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

70% 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 4%.

Received Bonus
30%
No Bonus
70%

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 Domestic Housekeeper

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

Job Title Category Salary
Apartment Assistant Manager Cleaning and Housekeeping 154,700 MXN
Assistant Director of Housekeeping Cleaning and Housekeeping 161,300 MXN
Assistant Housekeeping Manager Cleaning and Housekeeping 172,200 MXN
Cleaner Cleaning and Housekeeping 115,940 MXN
Cleaning and Housekeeping Manager Cleaning and Housekeeping 215,100 MXN
Executive Housekeeper Cleaning and Housekeeping 116,180 MXN
Groundskeeper Cleaning and Housekeeping 125,700 MXN
Head of Housekeeping Cleaning and Housekeeping 183,700 MXN
Housekeeper Cleaning and Housekeeping 107,960 MXN
Housekeeping Supervisor Cleaning and Housekeeping 146,200 MXN
Laundry Worker Cleaning and Housekeeping 102,620 MXN
Resident Manager Cleaning and Housekeeping 215,100 MXN
Sanitation Worker Cleaning and Housekeeping 108,300 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 136,200 MXN
Acuna 106,440 MXN
Aguascalientes 136,100 MXN
Boca del Rio 95,760 MXN
Buenavista 109,520 MXN
Campeche 111,240 MXN
Cancun 138,200 MXN
Celaya 116,740 MXN
Chalco 99,920 MXN
Chetumal 93,600 MXN
Chicoloapan 103,440 MXN
Chihuahua 138,200 MXN
Chilpancingo 101,980 MXN
Chimalhuacan 134,600 MXN
Cholula de Rivadabia 103,600 MXN
Ciudad Apodaca 125,100 MXN
Ciudad del Carmen 98,140 MXN
Ciudad Juarez 92,900 MXN
Ciudad Lopez Mateos 127,700 MXN
Ciudad Obregon 115,260 MXN
Ciudad Santa Catarina 111,460 MXN
Ciudad Valles 86,740 MXN
Ciudad Victoria 119,700 MXN
Coacalco 112,620 MXN
Coatzacoalcos 110,340 MXN
Colima 89,120 MXN
Cordoba 98,140 MXN
Cuautitlan Izcalli 124,400 MXN
Cuautla 98,540 MXN
Cuernavaca 116,180 MXN
Culiacan 142,300 MXN
Delicias 91,840 MXN
Durango 128,500 MXN
Ecatepec de Morelos 148,300 MXN
Ensenada 116,960 MXN
Fresnillo 87,940 MXN
General Escobedo 115,640 MXN
Gomez Palacio 115,620 MXN
Guadalajara 138,800 MXN
Guadalupe 136,200 MXN
Guaymas 82,920 MXN
Hermosillo 136,200 MXN
Hidalgo del Parral 84,560 MXN
Iguala 89,340 MXN
Irapuato 117,520 MXN
Ixtapaluca 118,520 MXN
Jiutepec 96,180 MXN
La Paz 104,900 MXN
Leon 137,400 MXN
Los Mochis 113,740 MXN
Los Reyes la Paz 107,380 MXN
Manzanillo 87,060 MXN
Matamoros 125,700 MXN
Mazatlan 125,700 MXN
Merida 128,900 MXN
Metepec 100,280 MXN
Mexicali 138,800 MXN
Mexico City 138,200 MXN
Minatitlan 83,640 MXN
Monclova 105,800 MXN
Monterrey 142,300 MXN
Morelia 127,700 MXN
Naucalpan 142,300 MXN
Navojoa 86,460 MXN
Nezahualcoyotl 143,200 MXN
Nogales 104,920 MXN
Nuevo Laredo 123,400 MXN
Oaxaca 113,280 MXN
Ojo de Agua 108,340 MXN
Orizaba 88,240 MXN
Pachuca 117,520 MXN
Piedras Negras 93,100 MXN
Playa del Carmen 91,580 MXN
Poza Rica 97,460 MXN
Puebla 150,000 MXN
Puerto Vallarta 106,360 MXN
Queretaro 128,500 MXN
Reynosa 124,400 MXN
Salamanca 91,840 MXN
Saltillo 143,200 MXN
San Cristobal de las Casas 102,720 MXN
San Juan del Rio 94,940 MXN
San Luis Potosi 128,900 MXN
San Luis Rio Colorado 100,580 MXN
San Nicolas de los Garza 128,500 MXN
San Pablo de las Salinas 102,960 MXN
San Pedro Garza Garcia 85,440 MXN
Soledad de Graciano Sanchez 106,780 MXN
Tampico 119,900 MXN
Tapachula 99,340 MXN
Tehuacan 113,700 MXN
Tepic 117,440 MXN
Tijuana 142,300 MXN
Tlalnepantla de Baz 136,200 MXN
Tlaquepaque 129,000 MXN
Toluca 130,400 MXN
Tonala 123,400 MXN
Torreon 136,200 MXN
Tuxtla Gutierrez 128,900 MXN
Uruapan 109,720 MXN
Veracruz 118,520 MXN
Villa Nicolas Romero 111,920 MXN
Villahermosa 125,100 MXN
Xalapa 129,000 MXN
Xico 125,100 MXN
Zacatecas 93,140 MXN
Zamora de Hidalgo 86,640 MXN
Zapopan 139,100 MXN

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