Average Foundation Director Salary in Mexico for 2024

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

A Foundation Director working in Mexico will typically earn around 576,500 MXN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 290,800 MXN to the highest average salary of 893,500 MXN.

Average Annual Salary
576,500 MXN
Average Monthly Salary
48,041 MXN

Lowest Annual Salary
290,800 MXN
Lowest Monthly Salary
24,233 MXN

Highest Annual Salary
893,500 MXN
Highest Monthly Salary
74,458 MXN

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

Foundation Director 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 Foundation Director Salaries in Mexico

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Foundation Director can earn between 290,800 MXN and 893,500 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 Foundation Director in Mexico is 576,500 MXN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 576,500 MXN, and 50% of the population earn more than 576,500 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 Foundation Director salary in Mexico, 25% of the population are earning less than 388,100 MXN while 75% of the population earn more than 388,100 MXN.

75% of the population earn less than 736,700 MXN, and 25% of the population earn more than 736,700 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.

Foundation Director 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 foundation director 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 Foundation Director in Mexico that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 344,600 MXN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Foundation Director salary would increase to 459,700 MXN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Foundation Director, the average salary would be 615,000 MXN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 732,400 MXN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Foundation Director with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 786,600 MXN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Foundation Director with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 846,500 MXN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
344,600 MXN
2-5 Years +32%
459,700 MXN
5-10 Years +34%
615,000 MXN
10-15 Years +19%
732,400 MXN
15-20 Years +8%
786,600 MXN
20+ Years +7%
846,500 MXN

Foundation Director 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 Foundation Director 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 Foundation Director in Mexico with a high school education can earn an average salary of 433,400 MXN.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Foundation Director in Mexico with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 492,700 MXN.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Foundation Director in Mexico with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 672,600 MXN.

  • Master's Degree. A Foundation Director in Mexico with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 846,500 MXN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
433,400 MXN
Certificate or Diploma +14%
492,700 MXN
Bachelor's Degree +36%
672,600 MXN
Master's Degree +26%
846,500 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.

Foundation Director 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 foundation director will earn an average of 592,200 MXN, while a female foundation director will earn around 559,000 MXN.

This means that a male foundation director earns approximately 6% more than a female foundation director for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Mexico

Male
592,200 MXN
Female -6%
559,000 MXN

Foundation Director 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 Foundation Director in Mexico is around 11% 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 = ( 11 ÷ 21 ) × 12  = 6%

What this means is that a Foundation Director 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%

Foundation Director 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 Foundation Director is a high bonus based job, with 80% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

20% 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 5% to 8%.

Received Bonus
80%
No Bonus
20%

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 Foundation Director

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

Job Title Category Salary
Activity Aide Fundraising and Non Profit 151,800 MXN
Activity Coordinator Fundraising and Non Profit 129,000 MXN
Activity Leader Fundraising and Non Profit 231,000 MXN
Adoption Specialist Fundraising and Non Profit 426,700 MXN
Assistant Programme Officer Fundraising and Non Profit 263,900 MXN
Campaign Manager Fundraising and Non Profit 483,800 MXN
Charities Administrator Fundraising and Non Profit 283,700 MXN
Charities Fundraiser Fundraising and Non Profit 308,300 MXN
Civil Servant Fundraising and Non Profit 128,500 MXN
Civil Service Administrator Fundraising and Non Profit 207,700 MXN
Community Health Worker Fundraising and Non Profit 130,400 MXN
Community Relations Representative Fundraising and Non Profit 207,700 MXN
Community Service Manager Fundraising and Non Profit 460,500 MXN
Community Volunteer Fundraising and Non Profit 119,900 MXN
Community Worker Fundraising and Non Profit 128,500 MXN
Custodial Worker Fundraising and Non Profit 138,200 MXN
Education Planning Specialist Fundraising and Non Profit 431,100 MXN
Foundation Assistant Fundraising and Non Profit 187,500 MXN
Foundation Program Coordinator Fundraising and Non Profit 362,200 MXN
Fundraiser Fundraising and Non Profit 325,800 MXN
Fundraising Coordinator Fundraising and Non Profit 208,600 MXN
Fundraising Director Fundraising and Non Profit 588,500 MXN
Fundraising Manager Fundraising and Non Profit 562,200 MXN
Grant Writer Fundraising and Non Profit 185,100 MXN
Healthcare Social Worker Fundraising and Non Profit 143,200 MXN
Homeless Shelter Worker Fundraising and Non Profit 127,700 MXN
Major Gift Officer Fundraising and Non Profit 136,200 MXN
Orphan Program Coordinator Fundraising and Non Profit 207,700 MXN
Rehab Aide Fundraising and Non Profit 159,400 MXN
Rehabilitation Aide Fundraising and Non Profit 151,800 MXN
Social Worker Fundraising and Non Profit 125,100 MXN
Sponsorship Coordinator Fundraising and Non Profit 200,000 MXN
Volunteer Coordinator Fundraising and Non Profit 172,400 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 736,700 MXN
Acuna 568,500 MXN
Aguascalientes 732,400 MXN
Boca del Rio 498,500 MXN
Buenavista 566,900 MXN
Campeche 572,200 MXN
Cancun 693,100 MXN
Celaya 663,200 MXN
Chalco 544,800 MXN
Chetumal 500,100 MXN
Chicoloapan 516,100 MXN
Chihuahua 788,000 MXN
Chilpancingo 537,300 MXN
Chimalhuacan 693,100 MXN
Cholula de Rivadabia 555,800 MXN
Ciudad Apodaca 649,700 MXN
Ciudad del Carmen 531,700 MXN
Ciudad Juarez 519,300 MXN
Ciudad Lopez Mateos 696,700 MXN
Ciudad Obregon 619,800 MXN
Ciudad Santa Catarina 619,000 MXN
Ciudad Valles 510,200 MXN
Ciudad Victoria 612,500 MXN
Coacalco 598,600 MXN
Coatzacoalcos 558,300 MXN
Colima 501,400 MXN
Cordoba 487,600 MXN
Cuautitlan Izcalli 687,100 MXN
Cuautla 522,700 MXN
Cuernavaca 645,800 MXN
Culiacan 774,200 MXN
Delicias 475,700 MXN
Durango 714,300 MXN
Ecatepec de Morelos 748,600 MXN
Ensenada 620,300 MXN
Fresnillo 502,200 MXN
General Escobedo 684,900 MXN
Gomez Palacio 628,000 MXN
Guadalajara 751,100 MXN
Guadalupe 694,700 MXN
Guaymas 464,900 MXN
Hermosillo 735,200 MXN
Hidalgo del Parral 464,400 MXN
Iguala 462,300 MXN
Irapuato 658,300 MXN
Ixtapaluca 606,400 MXN
Jiutepec 535,800 MXN
La Paz 598,600 MXN
Leon 773,400 MXN
Los Mochis 592,600 MXN
Los Reyes la Paz 580,600 MXN
Manzanillo 467,700 MXN
Matamoros 707,600 MXN
Mazatlan 642,800 MXN
Merida 707,600 MXN
Metepec 553,800 MXN
Mexicali 724,000 MXN
Mexico City 744,700 MXN
Minatitlan 454,300 MXN
Monclova 568,500 MXN
Monterrey 762,400 MXN
Morelia 724,300 MXN
Naucalpan 773,400 MXN
Navojoa 454,900 MXN
Nezahualcoyotl 768,900 MXN
Nogales 574,200 MXN
Nuevo Laredo 646,600 MXN
Oaxaca 605,700 MXN
Ojo de Agua 575,100 MXN
Orizaba 489,600 MXN
Pachuca 592,600 MXN
Piedras Negras 535,900 MXN
Playa del Carmen 516,100 MXN
Poza Rica 572,200 MXN
Puebla 757,600 MXN
Puerto Vallarta 585,900 MXN
Queretaro 743,300 MXN
Reynosa 687,100 MXN
Salamanca 539,700 MXN
Saltillo 743,100 MXN
San Cristobal de las Casas 562,600 MXN
San Juan del Rio 510,000 MXN
San Luis Potosi 707,600 MXN
San Luis Rio Colorado 502,200 MXN
San Nicolas de los Garza 680,100 MXN
San Pablo de las Salinas 548,500 MXN
San Pedro Garza Garcia 480,300 MXN
Soledad de Graciano Sanchez 578,500 MXN
Tampico 650,800 MXN
Tapachula 565,100 MXN
Tehuacan 619,000 MXN
Tepic 667,400 MXN
Tijuana 757,600 MXN
Tlalnepantla de Baz 701,400 MXN
Tlaquepaque 670,600 MXN
Toluca 694,700 MXN
Tonala 642,800 MXN
Torreon 741,500 MXN
Tuxtla Gutierrez 687,100 MXN
Uruapan 626,800 MXN
Veracruz 695,400 MXN
Villa Nicolas Romero 627,900 MXN
Villahermosa 652,200 MXN
Xalapa 642,800 MXN
Xico 659,400 MXN
Zacatecas 489,600 MXN
Zamora de Hidalgo 489,500 MXN
Zapopan 781,200 MXN

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