Average Forestry Consultant Salary in Mexico for 2024

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

A Forestry Consultant working in Mexico will typically earn around 442,300 MXN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 225,300 MXN to the highest average salary of 683,400 MXN.

Average Annual Salary
442,300 MXN
Average Monthly Salary
36,858 MXN

Lowest Annual Salary
225,300 MXN
Lowest Monthly Salary
18,775 MXN

Highest Annual Salary
683,400 MXN
Highest Monthly Salary
56,950 MXN

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

Forestry Consultant 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 Forestry Consultant Salaries in Mexico

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Forestry Consultant can earn between 225,300 MXN and 683,400 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 Forestry Consultant in Mexico is 433,400 MXN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 433,400 MXN, and 50% of the population earn more than 433,400 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 Forestry Consultant salary in Mexico, 25% of the population are earning less than 299,500 MXN while 75% of the population earn more than 299,500 MXN.

75% of the population earn less than 548,800 MXN, and 25% of the population earn more than 548,800 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.

Forestry Consultant 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 forestry consultant 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 Forestry Consultant in Mexico that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 252,300 MXN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Forestry Consultant salary would increase to 330,900 MXN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Forestry Consultant, the average salary would be 464,400 MXN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 556,000 MXN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Forestry Consultant with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 605,700 MXN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Forestry Consultant with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 652,200 MXN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
252,300 MXN
2-5 Years +31%
330,900 MXN
5-10 Years +40%
464,400 MXN
10-15 Years +20%
556,000 MXN
15-20 Years +9%
605,700 MXN
20+ Years +8%
652,200 MXN

Forestry Consultant 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 Forestry Consultant 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 Forestry Consultant in Mexico with a high school education can earn an average salary of 301,700 MXN.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Forestry Consultant in Mexico with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 348,300 MXN.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Forestry Consultant in Mexico with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 491,000 MXN.

  • Master's Degree. A Forestry Consultant in Mexico with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 631,200 MXN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
301,700 MXN
Certificate or Diploma +15%
348,300 MXN
Bachelor's Degree +41%
491,000 MXN
Master's Degree +29%
631,200 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.

Forestry Consultant 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 forestry consultant will earn an average of 472,100 MXN, while a female forestry consultant will earn around 415,900 MXN.

This means that a male forestry consultant earns approximately 14% more than a female forestry consultant for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Mexico

Male
472,100 MXN
Female -14%
415,900 MXN

Forestry Consultant 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 Forestry Consultant in Mexico is around 10% 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 = ( 10 ÷ 19 ) × 12  = 6%

What this means is that a Forestry Consultant in Mexico can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 6% 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%

Forestry Consultant 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 Forestry Consultant 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 1% 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 Forestry Consultant

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Forestry Consultant 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 Manager Environmental 653,200 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 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 568,500 MXN
Acuna 431,300 MXN
Aguascalientes 589,400 MXN
Boca del Rio 384,500 MXN
Buenavista 451,000 MXN
Campeche 460,500 MXN
Cancun 558,300 MXN
Celaya 483,800 MXN
Chalco 409,000 MXN
Chetumal 394,500 MXN
Chicoloapan 421,400 MXN
Chihuahua 548,800 MXN
Chilpancingo 431,300 MXN
Chimalhuacan 553,800 MXN
Cholula de Rivadabia 433,400 MXN
Ciudad Apodaca 518,900 MXN
Ciudad del Carmen 417,200 MXN
Ciudad Juarez 384,200 MXN
Ciudad Lopez Mateos 528,600 MXN
Ciudad Obregon 467,100 MXN
Ciudad Santa Catarina 453,200 MXN
Ciudad Valles 366,200 MXN
Ciudad Victoria 466,300 MXN
Coacalco 460,500 MXN
Coatzacoalcos 424,900 MXN
Colima 378,300 MXN
Cordoba 383,300 MXN
Cuautitlan Izcalli 533,100 MXN
Cuautla 394,500 MXN
Cuernavaca 480,300 MXN
Culiacan 588,500 MXN
Delicias 357,700 MXN
Durango 533,100 MXN
Ecatepec de Morelos 574,200 MXN
Ensenada 457,300 MXN
Fresnillo 357,300 MXN
General Escobedo 485,300 MXN
Gomez Palacio 444,300 MXN
Guadalajara 568,500 MXN
Guadalupe 578,500 MXN
Guaymas 341,900 MXN
Hermosillo 581,000 MXN
Hidalgo del Parral 339,100 MXN
Iguala 353,600 MXN
Irapuato 502,200 MXN
Ixtapaluca 471,700 MXN
Jiutepec 411,400 MXN
La Paz 454,900 MXN
Leon 559,000 MXN
Los Mochis 485,200 MXN
Los Reyes la Paz 483,400 MXN
Manzanillo 365,400 MXN
Matamoros 514,800 MXN
Mazatlan 499,300 MXN
Merida 535,900 MXN
Metepec 440,200 MXN
Mexicali 578,500 MXN
Mexico City 576,500 MXN
Minatitlan 344,600 MXN
Monclova 455,400 MXN
Monterrey 556,000 MXN
Morelia 555,800 MXN
Naucalpan 544,800 MXN
Navojoa 340,400 MXN
Nezahualcoyotl 551,200 MXN
Nogales 442,300 MXN
Nuevo Laredo 499,300 MXN
Oaxaca 436,200 MXN
Ojo de Agua 455,400 MXN
Orizaba 351,200 MXN
Pachuca 442,200 MXN
Piedras Negras 392,300 MXN
Playa del Carmen 371,100 MXN
Poza Rica 425,100 MXN
Puebla 568,500 MXN
Puerto Vallarta 442,200 MXN
Queretaro 559,000 MXN
Reynosa 544,800 MXN
Salamanca 403,100 MXN
Saltillo 580,600 MXN
San Cristobal de las Casas 417,200 MXN
San Juan del Rio 371,100 MXN
San Luis Potosi 581,000 MXN
San Luis Rio Colorado 399,900 MXN
San Nicolas de los Garza 520,900 MXN
San Pablo de las Salinas 424,900 MXN
San Pedro Garza Garcia 353,600 MXN
Soledad de Graciano Sanchez 472,100 MXN
Tampico 467,700 MXN
Tapachula 436,200 MXN
Tehuacan 431,100 MXN
Tepic 476,600 MXN
Tijuana 562,600 MXN
Tlalnepantla de Baz 572,200 MXN
Tlaquepaque 545,300 MXN
Toluca 524,700 MXN
Tonala 504,400 MXN
Torreon 552,400 MXN
Tuxtla Gutierrez 535,900 MXN
Uruapan 437,900 MXN
Veracruz 513,300 MXN
Villa Nicolas Romero 451,000 MXN
Villahermosa 491,000 MXN
Xalapa 510,300 MXN
Xico 485,300 MXN
Zacatecas 365,400 MXN
Zamora de Hidalgo 376,800 MXN
Zapopan 553,800 MXN

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