Average Environmental Manager Salary in Mexico for 2024

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

An Environmental Manager working in Mexico will typically earn around 653,200 MXN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 315,700 MXN to the highest average salary of 1,027,600 MXN.

Average Annual Salary
653,200 MXN
Average Monthly Salary
54,433 MXN

Lowest Annual Salary
315,700 MXN
Lowest Monthly Salary
26,308 MXN

Highest Annual Salary
1,027,600 MXN
Highest Monthly Salary
85,633 MXN

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

Environmental 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 Environmental Manager Salaries in Mexico

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

Salary ranges

We already know that an Environmental Manager can earn between 315,700 MXN and 1,027,600 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 Manager in Mexico is 681,900 MXN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 681,900 MXN, and 50% of the population earn more than 681,900 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 Manager salary in Mexico, 25% of the population are earning less than 448,500 MXN while 75% of the population earn more than 448,500 MXN.

75% of the population earn less than 888,400 MXN, and 25% of the population earn more than 888,400 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 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 environmental 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. An Environmental Manager in Mexico that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 367,900 MXN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Environmental Manager salary would increase to 522,700 MXN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Environmental Manager, the average salary would be 684,900 MXN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 840,100 MXN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Environmental Manager with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 893,500 MXN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Environmental Manager with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 978,900 MXN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
367,900 MXN
2-5 Years +42%
522,700 MXN
5-10 Years +31%
684,900 MXN
10-15 Years +23%
840,100 MXN
15-20 Years +6%
893,500 MXN
20+ Years +10%
978,900 MXN

Environmental 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 an Environmental 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. An Environmental Manager in Mexico with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 576,500 MXN.

  • Master's Degree. An Environmental Manager in Mexico with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 825,900 MXN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
576,500 MXN
Master's Degree +43%
825,900 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 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 environmental manager will earn an average of 688,900 MXN, while a female environmental manager will earn around 638,700 MXN.

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

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Mexico

Male
688,900 MXN
Female -8%
638,700 MXN

Environmental 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 an Environmental Manager in Mexico is around 11% every 20 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 = ( 11 ÷ 20 ) × 12  = 7%

What this means is that an Environmental Manager in Mexico can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 7% 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 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.

An Environmental Manager is a high bonus based job, with 83% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

17% 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
83%
No Bonus
17%

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 Manager

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to an Environmental Manager 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 Compliance Inspector Environmental 286,400 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 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 751,100 MXN
Acuna 612,500 MXN
Aguascalientes 794,900 MXN
Boca del Rio 547,800 MXN
Buenavista 598,600 MXN
Campeche 619,800 MXN
Cancun 783,800 MXN
Celaya 667,400 MXN
Chalco 551,200 MXN
Chetumal 572,200 MXN
Chicoloapan 592,200 MXN
Chihuahua 759,300 MXN
Chilpancingo 607,400 MXN
Chimalhuacan 772,700 MXN
Cholula de Rivadabia 574,200 MXN
Ciudad Apodaca 683,400 MXN
Ciudad del Carmen 575,100 MXN
Ciudad Juarez 551,200 MXN
Ciudad Lopez Mateos 717,900 MXN
Ciudad Obregon 683,400 MXN
Ciudad Santa Catarina 646,600 MXN
Ciudad Valles 498,500 MXN
Ciudad Victoria 681,500 MXN
Coacalco 681,900 MXN
Coatzacoalcos 588,500 MXN
Colima 529,600 MXN
Cordoba 548,800 MXN
Cuautitlan Izcalli 727,100 MXN
Cuautla 537,300 MXN
Cuernavaca 670,600 MXN
Culiacan 765,100 MXN
Delicias 520,900 MXN
Durango 712,100 MXN
Ecatepec de Morelos 851,200 MXN
Ensenada 658,300 MXN
Fresnillo 480,300 MXN
General Escobedo 656,800 MXN
Gomez Palacio 626,800 MXN
Guadalajara 839,500 MXN
Guadalupe 792,900 MXN
Guaymas 492,700 MXN
Hermosillo 778,200 MXN
Hidalgo del Parral 483,800 MXN
Iguala 524,400 MXN
Irapuato 707,600 MXN
Ixtapaluca 699,700 MXN
Jiutepec 558,300 MXN
La Paz 592,200 MXN
Leon 798,900 MXN
Los Mochis 664,500 MXN
Los Reyes la Paz 663,100 MXN
Manzanillo 538,600 MXN
Matamoros 681,500 MXN
Mazatlan 712,100 MXN
Merida 743,300 MXN
Metepec 615,300 MXN
Mexicali 778,200 MXN
Mexico City 858,100 MXN
Minatitlan 504,500 MXN
Monclova 612,500 MXN
Monterrey 798,900 MXN
Morelia 725,700 MXN
Naucalpan 759,300 MXN
Navojoa 492,400 MXN
Nezahualcoyotl 780,700 MXN
Nogales 581,300 MXN
Nuevo Laredo 706,200 MXN
Oaxaca 623,700 MXN
Ojo de Agua 633,100 MXN
Orizaba 483,400 MXN
Pachuca 639,100 MXN
Piedras Negras 518,900 MXN
Playa del Carmen 529,600 MXN
Poza Rica 548,800 MXN
Puebla 832,100 MXN
Puerto Vallarta 568,500 MXN
Queretaro 721,600 MXN
Reynosa 752,600 MXN
Salamanca 538,600 MXN
Saltillo 769,500 MXN
San Cristobal de las Casas 553,400 MXN
San Juan del Rio 510,200 MXN
San Luis Potosi 792,900 MXN
San Luis Rio Colorado 525,700 MXN
San Nicolas de los Garza 710,500 MXN
San Pablo de las Salinas 582,700 MXN
San Pedro Garza Garcia 491,000 MXN
Soledad de Graciano Sanchez 639,900 MXN
Tampico 643,400 MXN
Tapachula 576,500 MXN
Tehuacan 596,800 MXN
Tepic 646,600 MXN
Tijuana 816,000 MXN
Tlalnepantla de Baz 773,400 MXN
Tlaquepaque 772,700 MXN
Toluca 706,200 MXN
Tonala 724,300 MXN
Torreon 709,600 MXN
Tuxtla Gutierrez 743,300 MXN
Uruapan 614,600 MXN
Veracruz 681,500 MXN
Villa Nicolas Romero 638,700 MXN
Villahermosa 688,900 MXN
Xalapa 736,700 MXN
Xico 672,600 MXN
Zacatecas 507,300 MXN
Zamora de Hidalgo 531,700 MXN
Zapopan 778,900 MXN

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