Average Fire Extinguisher Technician Salary in Mexico for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Fire Extinguisher Technician 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 Fire Extinguisher Technician Make in Mexico?

A Fire Extinguisher Technician working in Mexico will typically earn around 137,400 MXN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 66,840 MXN to the highest average salary of 210,500 MXN.

Average Annual Salary
137,400 MXN
Average Monthly Salary
11,450 MXN

Lowest Annual Salary
66,840 MXN
Lowest Monthly Salary
5,570 MXN

Highest Annual Salary
210,500 MXN
Highest Monthly Salary
17,541 MXN

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

Fire Extinguisher Technician 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 Fire Extinguisher Technician Salaries in Mexico

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Fire Extinguisher Technician can earn between 66,840 MXN and 210,500 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 Fire Extinguisher Technician in Mexico is 137,400 MXN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 137,400 MXN, and 50% of the population earn more than 137,400 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 Fire Extinguisher Technician salary in Mexico, 25% of the population are earning less than 93,340 MXN while 75% of the population earn more than 93,340 MXN.

75% of the population earn less than 174,000 MXN, and 25% of the population earn more than 174,000 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.

Fire Extinguisher Technician 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 fire extinguisher technician 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 Fire Extinguisher Technician in Mexico that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 82,920 MXN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Fire Extinguisher Technician salary would increase to 107,860 MXN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Fire Extinguisher Technician, the average salary would be 146,200 MXN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 172,200 MXN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Fire Extinguisher Technician with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 187,300 MXN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Fire Extinguisher Technician with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 201,100 MXN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
82,920 MXN
2-5 Years +32%
107,860 MXN
5-10 Years +34%
146,200 MXN
10-15 Years +19%
172,200 MXN
15-20 Years +8%
187,300 MXN
20+ Years +7%
201,100 MXN

Fire Extinguisher Technician 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 Fire Extinguisher Technician 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 Fire Extinguisher Technician in Mexico with a high school education can earn an average salary of 123,400 MXN.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Fire Extinguisher Technician in Mexico with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 194,600 MXN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
123,400 MXN
Certificate or Diploma +59%
194,600 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.

Fire Extinguisher Technician 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 fire extinguisher technician will earn an average of 138,800 MXN, while a female fire extinguisher technician will earn around 134,600 MXN.

This means that a male fire extinguisher technician earns approximately 3% more than a female fire extinguisher technician for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Mexico

Male
138,800 MXN
Female -3%
134,600 MXN

Fire Extinguisher Technician 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 Fire Extinguisher Technician in Mexico is around 8% 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 = ( 8 ÷ 19 ) × 12  = 5%

What this means is that a Fire Extinguisher Technician 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%

Fire Extinguisher Technician 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 Fire Extinguisher Technician is a low bonus based job, with 28% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

72% 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
28%
No Bonus
72%

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 Fire Extinguisher Technician

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Fire Extinguisher Technician in Mexico.

Job Title Category Salary
Accreditation Coordinator Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 351,900 MXN
Accreditation Manager Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 466,900 MXN
Advocate Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 296,000 MXN
Armed Security Officer Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 273,000 MXN
Company Guard Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 146,200 MXN
Control Room Operator Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 130,400 MXN
Correctional Officer Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 221,500 MXN
Criminal Investigator Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 453,200 MXN
Facility Monitor Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 239,000 MXN
Fire Chief Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 430,000 MXN
Fire Dispatcher Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 221,500 MXN
Fire Education Specialist Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 353,600 MXN
Fire Fighter Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 216,800 MXN
Fire Inspector Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 407,300 MXN
Fire Investigator Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 424,300 MXN
Fire Prevention Engineer Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 359,900 MXN
Fire Prevention Officer Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 315,900 MXN
Fire Protection Specialist Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 354,000 MXN
Forensic Investigator Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 390,000 MXN
Forensic Science Technician Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 420,800 MXN
Fraud and Forensic Specialist Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 447,700 MXN
Fraud Examiner Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 431,300 MXN
Grants Specialist Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 510,200 MXN
Intellectual Property Associate Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 392,300 MXN
Intelligence Research Specialist Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 615,000 MXN
Investigator Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 414,000 MXN
Jail Officer Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 183,600 MXN
Juvenile Probation Officer Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 294,300 MXN
Juvenile Supervision Officer Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 307,400 MXN
Lock-Smith Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 127,700 MXN
Parole Officer Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 212,500 MXN
Police Captain Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 524,700 MXN
Police Communications Officer Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 288,700 MXN
Police Officer Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 239,300 MXN
Police Patrol Officer Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 225,300 MXN
Prison Officer Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 175,900 MXN
Prisoner Custody Officer Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 152,000 MXN
Private Detective / Investigator Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 447,700 MXN
Security Adviser Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 431,100 MXN
Security Guard Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 116,540 MXN
Security Management Specialist Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 605,700 MXN
Security Manager Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 600,000 MXN
Security Officer Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 148,300 MXN
Security Supervisor Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 335,100 MXN
Security Systems Installer Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 340,400 MXN
Security Technician Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 137,400 MXN
Surveillance Operator Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 163,800 MXN
Traffic Controller Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 245,300 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 161,600 MXN
Acuna 127,700 MXN
Aguascalientes 172,200 MXN
Boca del Rio 113,280 MXN
Buenavista 128,500 MXN
Campeche 136,100 MXN
Cancun 157,600 MXN
Celaya 152,000 MXN
Chalco 125,100 MXN
Chetumal 117,660 MXN
Chicoloapan 118,380 MXN
Chihuahua 161,600 MXN
Chilpancingo 119,900 MXN
Chimalhuacan 154,700 MXN
Cholula de Rivadabia 124,400 MXN
Ciudad Apodaca 152,300 MXN
Ciudad del Carmen 125,700 MXN
Ciudad Juarez 115,620 MXN
Ciudad Lopez Mateos 159,400 MXN
Ciudad Obregon 142,300 MXN
Ciudad Santa Catarina 137,400 MXN
Ciudad Valles 115,080 MXN
Ciudad Victoria 143,200 MXN
Coacalco 143,200 MXN
Coatzacoalcos 127,700 MXN
Colima 110,120 MXN
Cordoba 113,780 MXN
Cuautitlan Izcalli 161,300 MXN
Cuautla 120,040 MXN
Cuernavaca 139,100 MXN
Culiacan 168,100 MXN
Delicias 107,900 MXN
Durango 159,400 MXN
Ecatepec de Morelos 180,300 MXN
Ensenada 138,200 MXN
Fresnillo 111,700 MXN
General Escobedo 152,100 MXN
Gomez Palacio 134,600 MXN
Guadalajara 176,800 MXN
Guadalupe 172,200 MXN
Guaymas 104,900 MXN
Hermosillo 167,100 MXN
Hidalgo del Parral 104,080 MXN
Iguala 107,880 MXN
Irapuato 146,200 MXN
Ixtapaluca 148,300 MXN
Jiutepec 124,400 MXN
La Paz 128,500 MXN
Leon 169,000 MXN
Los Mochis 143,200 MXN
Los Reyes la Paz 143,200 MXN
Manzanillo 112,760 MXN
Matamoros 152,300 MXN
Mazatlan 148,300 MXN
Merida 159,400 MXN
Metepec 125,100 MXN
Mexicali 167,100 MXN
Mexico City 180,300 MXN
Minatitlan 108,120 MXN
Monclova 130,400 MXN
Monterrey 169,000 MXN
Morelia 159,100 MXN
Naucalpan 161,300 MXN
Navojoa 104,500 MXN
Nezahualcoyotl 164,200 MXN
Nogales 127,700 MXN
Nuevo Laredo 146,200 MXN
Oaxaca 130,400 MXN
Ojo de Agua 127,700 MXN
Orizaba 110,380 MXN
Pachuca 136,100 MXN
Piedras Negras 117,660 MXN
Playa del Carmen 111,240 MXN
Poza Rica 119,700 MXN
Puebla 174,000 MXN
Puerto Vallarta 124,400 MXN
Queretaro 159,100 MXN
Reynosa 152,100 MXN
Salamanca 119,900 MXN
Saltillo 168,100 MXN
San Cristobal de las Casas 124,400 MXN
San Juan del Rio 117,440 MXN
San Luis Potosi 172,200 MXN
San Luis Rio Colorado 118,200 MXN
San Nicolas de los Garza 159,100 MXN
San Pablo de las Salinas 128,500 MXN
San Pedro Garza Garcia 102,020 MXN
Soledad de Graciano Sanchez 139,100 MXN
Tampico 148,300 MXN
Tapachula 127,700 MXN
Tehuacan 125,700 MXN
Tepic 150,000 MXN
Tijuana 172,400 MXN
Tlalnepantla de Baz 168,100 MXN
Tlaquepaque 152,300 MXN
Toluca 158,700 MXN
Tonala 148,300 MXN
Torreon 157,600 MXN
Tuxtla Gutierrez 163,800 MXN
Uruapan 128,900 MXN
Veracruz 152,300 MXN
Villa Nicolas Romero 136,200 MXN
Villahermosa 142,300 MXN
Xalapa 151,800 MXN
Xico 138,200 MXN
Zacatecas 102,960 MXN
Zamora de Hidalgo 110,120 MXN
Zapopan 164,200 MXN

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