Average Environmental Compliance Inspector Salary in Mexico for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Environmental Compliance Inspector 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 an Environmental Compliance Inspector Make in Mexico?

An Environmental Compliance Inspector working in Mexico will typically earn around 286,400 MXN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 154,700 MXN to the highest average salary of 433,400 MXN.

Average Annual Salary
286,400 MXN
Average Monthly Salary
23,866 MXN

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

Highest Annual Salary
433,400 MXN
Highest Monthly Salary
36,116 MXN

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

Environmental Compliance Inspector 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 Environmental Compliance Inspector Salaries in Mexico

So we've looked at the average salaries an Environmental Compliance Inspector will earn in Mexico. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that an Environmental Compliance Inspector can earn between 154,700 MXN and 433,400 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 an Environmental Compliance Inspector in Mexico is 263,900 MXN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 263,900 MXN, and 50% of the population earn more than 263,900 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 Environmental Compliance Inspector salary in Mexico, 25% of the population are earning less than 189,300 MXN while 75% of the population earn more than 189,300 MXN.

75% of the population earn less than 320,500 MXN, and 25% of the population earn more than 320,500 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.

Environmental Compliance Inspector 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 environmental compliance inspector 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. An Environmental Compliance Inspector in Mexico that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 180,500 MXN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Environmental Compliance Inspector salary would increase to 227,600 MXN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Environmental Compliance Inspector, the average salary would be 301,800 MXN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 351,200 MXN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Environmental Compliance Inspector with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 390,000 MXN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Environmental Compliance Inspector with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 417,200 MXN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
180,500 MXN
2-5 Years +26%
227,600 MXN
5-10 Years +32%
301,800 MXN
10-15 Years +18%
351,200 MXN
15-20 Years +11%
390,000 MXN
20+ Years +6%
417,200 MXN

Environmental Compliance Inspector 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 an Environmental Compliance Inspector 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. An Environmental Compliance Inspector in Mexico with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 233,600 MXN.

  • Master's Degree. An Environmental Compliance Inspector in Mexico with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 357,300 MXN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
233,600 MXN
Master's Degree +53%
357,300 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.

Environmental Compliance Inspector 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 environmental compliance inspector will earn an average of 296,000 MXN, while a female environmental compliance inspector will earn around 273,000 MXN.

This means that a male environmental compliance inspector earns approximately 8% more than a female environmental compliance inspector for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Mexico

Male
296,000 MXN
Female -8%
273,000 MXN

Environmental Compliance Inspector 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 an Environmental Compliance Inspector 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 an Environmental Compliance Inspector 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%

Environmental Compliance Inspector 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.

An Environmental Compliance Inspector 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 2%.

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 an Environmental Compliance Inspector

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to an Environmental Compliance Inspector in Mexico.

Job Title Category Salary
Environment Advisor Environmental 529,600 MXN
Environmental and Agricultural Scientist Environmental 656,800 MXN
Environmental Assistant Environmental 233,900 MXN
Environmental Coordinator Environmental 217,900 MXN
Environmental Economist Environmental 623,700 MXN
Environmental Educator Environmental 496,100 MXN
Environmental Engineer Environmental 366,200 MXN
Environmental Health and Safety Manager Environmental 620,300 MXN
Environmental Health Practitioner Environmental 688,900 MXN
Environmental Manager Environmental 653,200 MXN
Environmental Officer Environmental 196,800 MXN
Environmental Planner Environmental 246,200 MXN
Environmental Protection Officer Environmental 201,100 MXN
Environmental Restoration Planner Environmental 344,600 MXN
Environmental Scientist Environmental 619,000 MXN
Environmental Services Coordinator Environmental 208,600 MXN
Environmental Specialist Environmental 308,300 MXN
Environmental Superintendent Environmental 267,100 MXN
Environmental Technician Environmental 196,800 MXN
Forestry Consultant Environmental 442,300 MXN
Forestry Supervisor Environmental 277,400 MXN
Geologist Environmental 665,300 MXN
Senor Environmental Health Practitioner Environmental 663,100 MXN
Toxicologist Environmental 431,300 MXN
Waste Management Manager Environmental 612,500 MXN
Waste Tracking Specialist Environmental 498,000 MXN
Water Treatment Superintendent Environmental 314,500 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 325,600 MXN
Acuna 263,100 MXN
Aguascalientes 327,300 MXN
Boca del Rio 240,500 MXN
Buenavista 266,000 MXN
Campeche 257,700 MXN
Cancun 344,600 MXN
Celaya 297,000 MXN
Chalco 254,700 MXN
Chetumal 233,900 MXN
Chicoloapan 253,400 MXN
Chihuahua 354,000 MXN
Chilpancingo 267,100 MXN
Chimalhuacan 318,800 MXN
Cholula de Rivadabia 265,000 MXN
Ciudad Apodaca 297,000 MXN
Ciudad del Carmen 254,700 MXN
Ciudad Juarez 228,000 MXN
Ciudad Lopez Mateos 319,600 MXN
Ciudad Obregon 292,000 MXN
Ciudad Santa Catarina 279,400 MXN
Ciudad Valles 216,800 MXN
Ciudad Victoria 281,500 MXN
Coacalco 297,000 MXN
Coatzacoalcos 258,400 MXN
Colima 237,400 MXN
Cordoba 232,400 MXN
Cuautitlan Izcalli 301,600 MXN
Cuautla 239,000 MXN
Cuernavaca 309,800 MXN
Culiacan 354,000 MXN
Delicias 221,500 MXN
Durango 308,300 MXN
Ecatepec de Morelos 375,200 MXN
Ensenada 275,200 MXN
Fresnillo 216,800 MXN
General Escobedo 296,000 MXN
Gomez Palacio 273,300 MXN
Guadalajara 344,600 MXN
Guadalupe 325,900 MXN
Guaymas 204,000 MXN
Hermosillo 344,600 MXN
Hidalgo del Parral 208,600 MXN
Iguala 231,000 MXN
Irapuato 301,700 MXN
Ixtapaluca 296,000 MXN
Jiutepec 239,300 MXN
La Paz 275,800 MXN
Leon 357,300 MXN
Los Mochis 282,300 MXN
Los Reyes la Paz 273,300 MXN
Manzanillo 228,000 MXN
Matamoros 317,700 MXN
Mazatlan 315,700 MXN
Merida 325,600 MXN
Metepec 254,700 MXN
Mexicali 332,100 MXN
Mexico City 365,400 MXN
Minatitlan 208,600 MXN
Monclova 263,100 MXN
Monterrey 345,100 MXN
Morelia 325,900 MXN
Naucalpan 341,900 MXN
Navojoa 217,900 MXN
Nezahualcoyotl 362,200 MXN
Nogales 261,300 MXN
Nuevo Laredo 292,000 MXN
Oaxaca 277,400 MXN
Ojo de Agua 271,300 MXN
Orizaba 225,700 MXN
Pachuca 282,300 MXN
Piedras Negras 240,500 MXN
Playa del Carmen 237,400 MXN
Poza Rica 246,500 MXN
Puebla 354,000 MXN
Puerto Vallarta 247,800 MXN
Queretaro 315,700 MXN
Reynosa 322,600 MXN
Salamanca 233,900 MXN
Saltillo 354,000 MXN
San Cristobal de las Casas 251,500 MXN
San Juan del Rio 228,000 MXN
San Luis Potosi 340,000 MXN
San Luis Rio Colorado 231,000 MXN
San Nicolas de los Garza 307,400 MXN
San Pablo de las Salinas 240,500 MXN
San Pedro Garza Garcia 210,500 MXN
Soledad de Graciano Sanchez 283,400 MXN
Tampico 297,000 MXN
Tapachula 251,500 MXN
Tehuacan 279,400 MXN
Tepic 282,300 MXN
Tijuana 361,500 MXN
Tlalnepantla de Baz 341,400 MXN
Tlaquepaque 327,800 MXN
Toluca 325,900 MXN
Tonala 309,800 MXN
Torreon 320,500 MXN
Tuxtla Gutierrez 327,300 MXN
Uruapan 275,500 MXN
Veracruz 308,900 MXN
Villa Nicolas Romero 294,700 MXN
Villahermosa 307,400 MXN
Xalapa 301,600 MXN
Xico 288,700 MXN
Zacatecas 233,600 MXN
Zamora de Hidalgo 218,900 MXN
Zapopan 340,000 MXN

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