Average Forensic Investigator Salary in Mexico for 2024

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

A Forensic Investigator working in Mexico will typically earn around 390,000 MXN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 204,700 MXN to the highest average salary of 597,800 MXN.

Average Annual Salary
390,000 MXN
Average Monthly Salary
32,500 MXN

Lowest Annual Salary
204,700 MXN
Lowest Monthly Salary
17,058 MXN

Highest Annual Salary
597,800 MXN
Highest Monthly Salary
49,816 MXN

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

Forensic Investigator 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 Forensic Investigator Salaries in Mexico

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Forensic Investigator can earn between 204,700 MXN and 597,800 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 Forensic Investigator in Mexico is 376,800 MXN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 376,800 MXN, and 50% of the population earn more than 376,800 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 Forensic Investigator salary in Mexico, 25% of the population are earning less than 261,300 MXN while 75% of the population earn more than 261,300 MXN.

75% of the population earn less than 466,900 MXN, and 25% of the population earn more than 466,900 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.

Forensic Investigator 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 forensic investigator 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 Forensic Investigator in Mexico that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 231,000 MXN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Forensic Investigator salary would increase to 308,300 MXN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Forensic Investigator, the average salary would be 403,100 MXN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 487,600 MXN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Forensic Investigator with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 531,700 MXN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Forensic Investigator with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 559,000 MXN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
231,000 MXN
2-5 Years +34%
308,300 MXN
5-10 Years +30%
403,100 MXN
10-15 Years +21%
487,600 MXN
15-20 Years +9%
531,700 MXN
20+ Years +5%
559,000 MXN

Forensic Investigator 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 Forensic Investigator in Mexico based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Forensic Investigator in Mexico with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 288,700 MXN.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Forensic Investigator in Mexico with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 524,400 MXN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Certificate or Diploma
288,700 MXN
Bachelor's Degree +80%
524,400 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.

Forensic Investigator 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 forensic investigator will earn an average of 414,000 MXN, while a female forensic investigator will earn around 376,800 MXN.

This means that a male forensic investigator earns approximately 10% more than a female forensic investigator for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Mexico

Male
414,000 MXN
Female -10%
376,800 MXN

Forensic Investigator 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 Forensic Investigator 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 Forensic Investigator 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%

Forensic Investigator 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 Forensic Investigator is a low bonus based job, with 27% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

73% 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 3%.

Received Bonus
27%
No Bonus
73%

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 Forensic Investigator

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Forensic Investigator 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 Extinguisher Technician Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 137,400 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 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 492,400 MXN
Acuna 361,600 MXN
Aguascalientes 485,300 MXN
Boca del Rio 344,600 MXN
Buenavista 378,800 MXN
Campeche 378,800 MXN
Cancun 467,700 MXN
Celaya 420,800 MXN
Chalco 354,000 MXN
Chetumal 345,700 MXN
Chicoloapan 366,200 MXN
Chihuahua 493,000 MXN
Chilpancingo 365,400 MXN
Chimalhuacan 447,300 MXN
Cholula de Rivadabia 351,200 MXN
Ciudad Apodaca 428,400 MXN
Ciudad del Carmen 345,100 MXN
Ciudad Juarez 353,600 MXN
Ciudad Lopez Mateos 430,500 MXN
Ciudad Obregon 420,800 MXN
Ciudad Santa Catarina 403,100 MXN
Ciudad Valles 327,800 MXN
Ciudad Victoria 394,800 MXN
Coacalco 407,100 MXN
Coatzacoalcos 367,900 MXN
Colima 335,100 MXN
Cordoba 320,500 MXN
Cuautitlan Izcalli 467,100 MXN
Cuautla 322,600 MXN
Cuernavaca 411,400 MXN
Culiacan 467,700 MXN
Delicias 322,600 MXN
Durango 445,100 MXN
Ecatepec de Morelos 510,000 MXN
Ensenada 424,300 MXN
Fresnillo 307,400 MXN
General Escobedo 419,400 MXN
Gomez Palacio 390,000 MXN
Guadalajara 483,800 MXN
Guadalupe 483,400 MXN
Guaymas 315,900 MXN
Hermosillo 491,000 MXN
Hidalgo del Parral 301,300 MXN
Iguala 314,500 MXN
Irapuato 417,200 MXN
Ixtapaluca 430,000 MXN
Jiutepec 349,300 MXN
La Paz 365,400 MXN
Leon 480,600 MXN
Los Mochis 390,000 MXN
Los Reyes la Paz 403,100 MXN
Manzanillo 332,100 MXN
Matamoros 440,200 MXN
Mazatlan 448,500 MXN
Merida 464,900 MXN
Metepec 357,300 MXN
Mexicali 457,300 MXN
Mexico City 528,600 MXN
Minatitlan 294,700 MXN
Monclova 361,600 MXN
Monterrey 498,500 MXN
Morelia 462,300 MXN
Naucalpan 510,000 MXN
Navojoa 294,700 MXN
Nezahualcoyotl 501,400 MXN
Nogales 367,900 MXN
Nuevo Laredo 431,100 MXN
Oaxaca 376,800 MXN
Ojo de Agua 390,000 MXN
Orizaba 296,000 MXN
Pachuca 384,200 MXN
Piedras Negras 335,800 MXN
Playa del Carmen 317,700 MXN
Poza Rica 348,300 MXN
Puebla 516,100 MXN
Puerto Vallarta 375,200 MXN
Queretaro 475,700 MXN
Reynosa 466,900 MXN
Salamanca 339,100 MXN
Saltillo 472,100 MXN
San Cristobal de las Casas 369,300 MXN
San Juan del Rio 325,800 MXN
San Luis Potosi 467,100 MXN
San Luis Rio Colorado 330,700 MXN
San Nicolas de los Garza 440,200 MXN
San Pablo de las Salinas 375,200 MXN
San Pedro Garza Garcia 320,500 MXN
Soledad de Graciano Sanchez 403,100 MXN
Tampico 394,800 MXN
Tapachula 378,300 MXN
Tehuacan 386,400 MXN
Tepic 428,400 MXN
Tijuana 491,000 MXN
Tlalnepantla de Baz 489,600 MXN
Tlaquepaque 478,100 MXN
Toluca 455,400 MXN
Tonala 424,900 MXN
Torreon 453,200 MXN
Tuxtla Gutierrez 445,100 MXN
Uruapan 411,400 MXN
Veracruz 454,900 MXN
Villa Nicolas Romero 411,400 MXN
Villahermosa 433,400 MXN
Xalapa 447,300 MXN
Xico 437,900 MXN
Zacatecas 312,400 MXN
Zamora de Hidalgo 325,800 MXN
Zapopan 485,200 MXN

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