Average Foreman Salary in Mexico for 2024

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

A Foreman working in Mexico will typically earn around 102,960 MXN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 48,740 MXN to the highest average salary of 168,100 MXN.

Average Annual Salary
102,960 MXN
Average Monthly Salary
8,580 MXN

Lowest Annual Salary
48,740 MXN
Lowest Monthly Salary
4,061 MXN

Highest Annual Salary
168,100 MXN
Highest Monthly Salary
14,008 MXN

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

Foreman 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 Foreman Salaries in Mexico

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Foreman can earn between 48,740 MXN and 168,100 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 Foreman in Mexico is 112,760 MXN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 112,760 MXN, and 50% of the population earn more than 112,760 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 Foreman salary in Mexico, 25% of the population are earning less than 72,700 MXN while 75% of the population earn more than 72,700 MXN.

75% of the population earn less than 152,100 MXN, and 25% of the population earn more than 152,100 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.

Foreman 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 foreman 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 Foreman in Mexico that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 53,320 MXN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Foreman salary would increase to 71,280 MXN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Foreman, the average salary would be 109,000 MXN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 130,400 MXN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Foreman with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 142,300 MXN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Foreman with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 154,700 MXN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
53,320 MXN
2-5 Years +34%
71,280 MXN
5-10 Years +48%
109,000 MXN
10-15 Years +22%
130,400 MXN
15-20 Years +9%
142,300 MXN
20+ Years +8%
154,700 MXN

Foreman 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 Foreman 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 Foreman in Mexico with a high school education can earn an average salary of 63,700 MXN.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Foreman in Mexico with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 98,820 MXN.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Foreman in Mexico with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 163,800 MXN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
63,700 MXN
Certificate or Diploma +57%
98,820 MXN
Bachelor's Degree +68%
163,800 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.

Foreman 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 foreman will earn an average of 113,280 MXN, while a female foreman will earn around 98,140 MXN.

This means that a male foreman earns approximately 15% more than a female foreman for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Mexico

Male
113,280 MXN
Female -15%
98,140 MXN

Foreman 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 Foreman 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 Foreman 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%

Foreman 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 Foreman is a low bonus based job, with 32% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

68% 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
32%
No Bonus
68%

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 Foreman

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

Job Title Category Salary
Adjudicator Construction / Building / Installation 161,300 MXN
Assembler Construction / Building / Installation 125,700 MXN
Boat Builder and Shipwright Construction / Building / Installation 183,600 MXN
Bricklayer Construction / Building / Installation 106,820 MXN
Building Administrator Construction / Building / Installation 168,100 MXN
Building Contracts Manager Construction / Building / Installation 578,500 MXN
Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 154,700 MXN
Building Monitor Construction / Building / Installation 130,400 MXN
Building Sales Manager Construction / Building / Installation 553,800 MXN
Cabinetmaker Construction / Building / Installation 134,600 MXN
Carpenter Construction / Building / Installation 152,300 MXN
Civil Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 359,900 MXN
Civil Technician Construction / Building / Installation 192,000 MXN
Concreter Construction / Building / Installation 117,440 MXN
Construction and Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 159,500 MXN
Construction and Maintenance Manager Construction / Building / Installation 307,400 MXN
Construction Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 157,600 MXN
Construction Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 209,500 MXN
Construction Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 245,300 MXN
Construction Field Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 327,800 MXN
Construction General Manager Construction / Building / Installation 683,400 MXN
Construction Inventory Officer Construction / Building / Installation 136,100 MXN
Construction Manager Construction / Building / Installation 660,500 MXN
Construction Operations Manager Construction / Building / Installation 602,700 MXN
Construction Project Controls Manager Construction / Building / Installation 478,000 MXN
Construction Project Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 378,800 MXN
Construction Project Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 369,300 MXN
Construction Project Manager Construction / Building / Installation 659,400 MXN
Construction Project Manager Construction / Building / Installation 675,100 MXN
Construction Project Planner Construction / Building / Installation 369,900 MXN
Construction Quality Control Manager Construction / Building / Installation 483,400 MXN
Construction Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 232,400 MXN
Construction Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 239,000 MXN
Construction Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 372,600 MXN
Construction Technical Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 138,800 MXN
Construction Technical Officer Construction / Building / Installation 154,700 MXN
Construction Technical Writer Construction / Building / Installation 148,300 MXN
Construction Technician Construction / Building / Installation 134,600 MXN
Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 112,000 MXN
Crane and Tower Operator Construction / Building / Installation 137,400 MXN
Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 139,100 MXN
Diesel Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 125,700 MXN
Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 112,440 MXN
Drywall Installer Construction / Building / Installation 142,300 MXN
Electrical Draftsman Construction / Building / Installation 136,100 MXN
Electrical Engineering Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 409,000 MXN
Electrical Engineering Technician Construction / Building / Installation 157,600 MXN
Electrical Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 281,500 MXN
Electrician Construction / Building / Installation 197,600 MXN
Elevator Installer and Repairer Construction / Building / Installation 159,100 MXN
Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 361,600 MXN
Excavator Operator Construction / Building / Installation 127,700 MXN
Field Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 238,900 MXN
Floor Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 150,000 MXN
Floor Manager Construction / Building / Installation 216,800 MXN
Frame and Truss Detailer Construction / Building / Installation 118,060 MXN
Furniture Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 125,700 MXN
Gas Technician Construction / Building / Installation 125,100 MXN
Handyman Construction / Building / Installation 115,740 MXN
Health and Safety Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 159,400 MXN
Health and Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 183,600 MXN
Installation Manager Construction / Building / Installation 459,300 MXN
Installer Construction / Building / Installation 109,720 MXN
Insulation Installer Construction / Building / Installation 130,400 MXN
Labourer Construction / Building / Installation 103,900 MXN
Land Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 164,200 MXN
Lift Technician Construction / Building / Installation 130,400 MXN
Maintenance Foreman Construction / Building / Installation 113,280 MXN
Material Tester Construction / Building / Installation 200,000 MXN
Model Maker Construction / Building / Installation 183,600 MXN
Order Picker Construction / Building / Installation 112,560 MXN
Painter Construction / Building / Installation 127,700 MXN
Pipe Layer Construction / Building / Installation 102,380 MXN
Pipe Welder Construction / Building / Installation 106,740 MXN
Pipefitter Construction / Building / Installation 103,580 MXN
Plumber Construction / Building / Installation 142,300 MXN
Property Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 317,700 MXN
Purchasing Manager Construction / Building / Installation 430,500 MXN
Quantity Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 232,400 MXN
Quantity Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 239,000 MXN
Roof Slater and Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 117,520 MXN
Sheet Metal Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 125,100 MXN
Sheet Metal Worker Construction / Building / Installation 111,240 MXN
Site Clerk Construction / Building / Installation 124,400 MXN
Site engineer Construction / Building / Installation 335,100 MXN
Site Leader Construction / Building / Installation 619,000 MXN
Stock Controller Construction / Building / Installation 183,600 MXN
Structural Steel Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 130,400 MXN
Technical Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 148,300 MXN
Tender Manager Construction / Building / Installation 566,900 MXN
Tendering Manager Construction / Building / Installation 528,500 MXN
Tower Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 130,400 MXN
Wall and Floor Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 119,080 MXN
Warehouse Manager Construction / Building / Installation 433,400 MXN
Welder Construction / Building / Installation 105,800 MXN
Welding Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 148,300 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 125,950 MXN
Acuna 96,210 MXN
Aguascalientes 125,950 MXN
Boca del Rio 86,620 MXN
Buenavista 102,130 MXN
Campeche 99,420 MXN
Cancun 122,240 MXN
Celaya 109,680 MXN
Chalco 95,540 MXN
Chetumal 93,980 MXN
Chicoloapan 93,490 MXN
Chihuahua 127,400 MXN
Chilpancingo 95,790 MXN
Chimalhuacan 119,910 MXN
Cholula de Rivadabia 97,760 MXN
Ciudad Apodaca 112,660 MXN
Ciudad del Carmen 95,760 MXN
Ciudad Juarez 89,570 MXN
Ciudad Lopez Mateos 115,920 MXN
Ciudad Obregon 116,010 MXN
Ciudad Santa Catarina 104,980 MXN
Ciudad Valles 88,480 MXN
Ciudad Victoria 104,710 MXN
Coacalco 105,500 MXN
Coatzacoalcos 97,590 MXN
Colima 91,790 MXN
Cordoba 88,750 MXN
Cuautitlan Izcalli 119,330 MXN
Cuautla 87,290 MXN
Cuernavaca 114,020 MXN
Culiacan 124,450 MXN
Delicias 86,650 MXN
Durango 123,110 MXN
Ecatepec de Morelos 132,600 MXN
Ensenada 107,570 MXN
Fresnillo 84,440 MXN
General Escobedo 115,820 MXN
Gomez Palacio 107,480 MXN
Guadalajara 127,400 MXN
Guadalupe 130,900 MXN
Guaymas 80,910 MXN
Hermosillo 132,950 MXN
Hidalgo del Parral 77,570 MXN
Iguala 81,930 MXN
Irapuato 109,750 MXN
Ixtapaluca 110,160 MXN
Jiutepec 90,210 MXN
La Paz 97,520 MXN
Leon 127,000 MXN
Los Mochis 107,480 MXN
Los Reyes la Paz 110,150 MXN
Manzanillo 86,010 MXN
Matamoros 113,930 MXN
Mazatlan 115,710 MXN
Merida 122,700 MXN
Metepec 95,790 MXN
Mexicali 121,600 MXN
Mexico City 133,550 MXN
Minatitlan 78,870 MXN
Monclova 96,210 MXN
Monterrey 131,150 MXN
Morelia 121,380 MXN
Naucalpan 131,150 MXN
Navojoa 82,110 MXN
Nezahualcoyotl 134,600 MXN
Nogales 96,210 MXN
Nuevo Laredo 113,720 MXN
Oaxaca 100,830 MXN
Ojo de Agua 105,010 MXN
Orizaba 78,830 MXN
Pachuca 105,030 MXN
Piedras Negras 86,650 MXN
Playa del Carmen 85,580 MXN
Poza Rica 97,080 MXN
Puebla 139,250 MXN
Puerto Vallarta 100,940 MXN
Queretaro 127,400 MXN
Reynosa 125,950 MXN
Salamanca 94,450 MXN
Saltillo 130,900 MXN
San Cristobal de las Casas 93,570 MXN
San Juan del Rio 82,990 MXN
San Luis Potosi 131,150 MXN
San Luis Rio Colorado 88,780 MXN
San Nicolas de los Garza 113,930 MXN
San Pablo de las Salinas 95,290 MXN
San Pedro Garza Garcia 82,440 MXN
Soledad de Graciano Sanchez 101,800 MXN
Tampico 104,710 MXN
Tapachula 97,520 MXN
Tehuacan 101,950 MXN
Tepic 114,340 MXN
Tijuana 134,300 MXN
Tlalnepantla de Baz 124,450 MXN
Tlaquepaque 121,600 MXN
Toluca 122,780 MXN
Tonala 117,580 MXN
Torreon 124,450 MXN
Tuxtla Gutierrez 123,110 MXN
Uruapan 106,300 MXN
Veracruz 117,400 MXN
Villa Nicolas Romero 111,720 MXN
Villahermosa 117,490 MXN
Xalapa 121,860 MXN
Xico 112,310 MXN
Zacatecas 86,160 MXN
Zamora de Hidalgo 82,990 MXN
Zapopan 134,000 MXN

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