Average Facilities Engineer Salary in Mexico for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Facilities Engineer 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 Facilities Engineer Make in Mexico?

A Facilities Engineer working in Mexico will typically earn around 361,600 MXN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 180,500 MXN to the highest average salary of 556,000 MXN.

Average Annual Salary
361,600 MXN
Average Monthly Salary
30,133 MXN

Lowest Annual Salary
180,500 MXN
Lowest Monthly Salary
15,041 MXN

Highest Annual Salary
556,000 MXN
Highest Monthly Salary
46,333 MXN

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

Facilities Engineer 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 Facilities Engineer Salaries in Mexico

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Facilities Engineer can earn between 180,500 MXN and 556,000 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 Facilities Engineer in Mexico is 361,600 MXN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 361,600 MXN, and 50% of the population earn more than 361,600 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 Facilities Engineer salary in Mexico, 25% of the population are earning less than 240,500 MXN while 75% of the population earn more than 240,500 MXN.

75% of the population earn less than 459,700 MXN, and 25% of the population earn more than 459,700 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.

Facilities Engineer 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 facilities engineer 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 Facilities Engineer in Mexico that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 215,100 MXN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Facilities Engineer salary would increase to 283,700 MXN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Facilities Engineer, the average salary would be 383,300 MXN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 455,400 MXN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Facilities Engineer with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 491,000 MXN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Facilities Engineer with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 525,700 MXN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
215,100 MXN
2-5 Years +32%
283,700 MXN
5-10 Years +34%
383,300 MXN
10-15 Years +19%
455,400 MXN
15-20 Years +8%
491,000 MXN
20+ Years +7%
525,700 MXN

Facilities Engineer 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 Facilities Engineer 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 Facilities Engineer in Mexico with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 309,800 MXN.

  • Master's Degree. A Facilities Engineer in Mexico with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 485,200 MXN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
309,800 MXN
Master's Degree +58%
485,200 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.

Facilities Engineer 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 facilities engineer will earn an average of 367,200 MXN, while a female facilities engineer will earn around 349,300 MXN.

This means that a male facilities engineer earns approximately 5% more than a female facilities engineer for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Mexico

Male
367,200 MXN
Female -5%
349,300 MXN

Facilities Engineer 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 Facilities Engineer in Mexico is around 9% 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 = ( 9 ÷ 21 ) × 12  = 5%

What this means is that a Facilities Engineer 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%

Facilities Engineer 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 Facilities Engineer is a moderate bonus based job, with 54% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

46% 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 3% to 6%.

Received Bonus
54%
No Bonus
46%

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 Facilities Engineer

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

Job Title Category Salary
Air Conditioning Technician Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 119,020 MXN
Assembly Supervisor Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 192,000 MXN
Assistant Contract Manager Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 436,200 MXN
Building and Grounds Supervisor Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 266,000 MXN
Building Control Officer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 239,300 MXN
Building Engineer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 361,600 MXN
Building Services Engineer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 354,000 MXN
Building Surveyor Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 225,700 MXN
Calibration Technician Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 128,900 MXN
Carpenter Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 152,100 MXN
Cemetery Manager Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 161,600 MXN
Chief Building Official Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 535,800 MXN
Clinical Facilities Planning Manager Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 559,000 MXN
Construction Laborer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 111,860 MXN
Contracts Administrator Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 307,400 MXN
Contracts Manager Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 467,700 MXN
Facilities Coordinator Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 249,600 MXN
Facilities Director Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 615,000 MXN
Facilities Maintenance Manager Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 502,200 MXN
Facilities Maintenance Supervisor Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 376,800 MXN
Facilities Manager Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 520,900 MXN
Field Service Manager Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 518,300 MXN
Field Service Technician Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 98,120 MXN
Fire Alarm System Installer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 187,300 MXN
Glazier Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 113,740 MXN
HVAC Mechanic Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 107,860 MXN
HVAC Technician Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 110,340 MXN
Laborer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 105,300 MXN
Maintenance Fitter Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 106,360 MXN
Maintenance Mechanic Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 107,960 MXN
Maintenance Officer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 115,220 MXN
Maintenance Planner Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 161,300 MXN
Maintenance Supervisor Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 192,000 MXN
Maintenance Worker Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 107,900 MXN
Mechanic Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 111,240 MXN
Plant Engineer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 339,100 MXN
Property Administration Officer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 205,700 MXN
Service Engineer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 320,500 MXN
Service Operations Manager Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 501,400 MXN
Technician Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 101,120 MXN
Tool Technician Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 106,360 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 430,500 MXN
Acuna 339,100 MXN
Aguascalientes 448,500 MXN
Boca del Rio 301,800 MXN
Buenavista 325,600 MXN
Campeche 332,100 MXN
Cancun 420,100 MXN
Celaya 394,800 MXN
Chalco 320,500 MXN
Chetumal 308,300 MXN
Chicoloapan 301,300 MXN
Chihuahua 419,400 MXN
Chilpancingo 308,300 MXN
Chimalhuacan 417,200 MXN
Cholula de Rivadabia 314,500 MXN
Ciudad Apodaca 385,300 MXN
Ciudad del Carmen 327,300 MXN
Ciudad Juarez 294,300 MXN
Ciudad Lopez Mateos 394,500 MXN
Ciudad Obregon 378,800 MXN
Ciudad Santa Catarina 363,000 MXN
Ciudad Valles 282,300 MXN
Ciudad Victoria 377,200 MXN
Coacalco 375,200 MXN
Coatzacoalcos 340,400 MXN
Colima 294,300 MXN
Cordoba 299,500 MXN
Cuautitlan Izcalli 398,300 MXN
Cuautla 312,400 MXN
Cuernavaca 354,000 MXN
Culiacan 445,100 MXN
Delicias 273,000 MXN
Durango 396,300 MXN
Ecatepec de Morelos 444,300 MXN
Ensenada 369,900 MXN
Fresnillo 273,000 MXN
General Escobedo 394,800 MXN
Gomez Palacio 357,700 MXN
Guadalajara 442,200 MXN
Guadalupe 442,200 MXN
Guaymas 263,900 MXN
Hermosillo 440,200 MXN
Hidalgo del Parral 259,100 MXN
Iguala 275,200 MXN
Irapuato 369,300 MXN
Ixtapaluca 383,300 MXN
Jiutepec 322,600 MXN
La Paz 327,800 MXN
Leon 431,100 MXN
Los Mochis 351,200 MXN
Los Reyes la Paz 352,000 MXN
Manzanillo 281,500 MXN
Matamoros 382,600 MXN
Mazatlan 369,900 MXN
Merida 411,400 MXN
Metepec 313,700 MXN
Mexicali 437,900 MXN
Mexico City 447,300 MXN
Minatitlan 266,000 MXN
Monclova 327,300 MXN
Monterrey 426,700 MXN
Morelia 421,400 MXN
Naucalpan 417,200 MXN
Navojoa 261,300 MXN
Nezahualcoyotl 420,800 MXN
Nogales 318,800 MXN
Nuevo Laredo 367,200 MXN
Oaxaca 351,200 MXN
Ojo de Agua 325,600 MXN
Orizaba 275,200 MXN
Pachuca 357,300 MXN
Piedras Negras 308,900 MXN
Playa del Carmen 283,700 MXN
Poza Rica 305,600 MXN
Puebla 436,200 MXN
Puerto Vallarta 315,900 MXN
Queretaro 420,100 MXN
Reynosa 407,300 MXN
Salamanca 315,900 MXN
Saltillo 442,200 MXN
San Cristobal de las Casas 325,900 MXN
San Juan del Rio 286,400 MXN
San Luis Potosi 442,300 MXN
San Luis Rio Colorado 315,700 MXN
San Nicolas de los Garza 388,100 MXN
San Pablo de las Salinas 335,100 MXN
San Pedro Garza Garcia 273,000 MXN
Soledad de Graciano Sanchez 341,400 MXN
Tampico 383,300 MXN
Tapachula 313,700 MXN
Tehuacan 344,600 MXN
Tepic 386,400 MXN
Tijuana 433,400 MXN
Tlalnepantla de Baz 433,400 MXN
Tlaquepaque 412,000 MXN
Toluca 390,000 MXN
Tonala 375,200 MXN
Torreon 417,200 MXN
Tuxtla Gutierrez 403,100 MXN
Uruapan 353,600 MXN
Veracruz 384,200 MXN
Villa Nicolas Romero 361,500 MXN
Villahermosa 365,400 MXN
Xalapa 378,800 MXN
Xico 357,700 MXN
Zacatecas 282,300 MXN
Zamora de Hidalgo 294,700 MXN
Zapopan 424,300 MXN

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