Average Global Forwarding Agent Salary in Mexico for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Global Forwarding Agent 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 Global Forwarding Agent Make in Mexico?

A Global Forwarding Agent working in Mexico will typically earn around 281,500 MXN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 128,500 MXN to the highest average salary of 448,500 MXN.

Average Annual Salary
281,500 MXN
Average Monthly Salary
23,458 MXN

Lowest Annual Salary
128,500 MXN
Lowest Monthly Salary
10,708 MXN

Highest Annual Salary
448,500 MXN
Highest Monthly Salary
37,375 MXN

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

Global Forwarding Agent 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 Global Forwarding Agent Salaries in Mexico

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Global Forwarding Agent can earn between 128,500 MXN and 448,500 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 Global Forwarding Agent in Mexico is 301,700 MXN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 301,700 MXN, and 50% of the population earn more than 301,700 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 Global Forwarding Agent salary in Mexico, 25% of the population are earning less than 196,800 MXN while 75% of the population earn more than 196,800 MXN.

75% of the population earn less than 404,600 MXN, and 25% of the population earn more than 404,600 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.

Global Forwarding Agent 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 global forwarding agent 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 Global Forwarding Agent in Mexico that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 148,300 MXN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Global Forwarding Agent salary would increase to 195,200 MXN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Global Forwarding Agent, the average salary would be 288,700 MXN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 353,600 MXN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Global Forwarding Agent with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 384,500 MXN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Global Forwarding Agent with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 419,400 MXN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
148,300 MXN
2-5 Years +34%
195,200 MXN
5-10 Years +48%
288,700 MXN
10-15 Years +22%
353,600 MXN
15-20 Years +9%
384,500 MXN
20+ Years +8%
419,400 MXN

Global Forwarding Agent 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 Global Forwarding Agent 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 Global Forwarding Agent in Mexico with a high school education can earn an average salary of 167,100 MXN.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Global Forwarding Agent in Mexico with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 263,100 MXN.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Global Forwarding Agent in Mexico with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 440,200 MXN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
167,100 MXN
Certificate or Diploma +57%
263,100 MXN
Bachelor's Degree +68%
440,200 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.

Global Forwarding Agent 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 global forwarding agent will earn an average of 301,600 MXN, while a female global forwarding agent will earn around 261,300 MXN.

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

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Mexico

Male
301,600 MXN
Female -15%
261,300 MXN

Global Forwarding Agent 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 Global Forwarding Agent in Mexico is around 9% 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 = ( 9 ÷ 19 ) × 12  = 6%

What this means is that a Global Forwarding Agent 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%

Global Forwarding Agent 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 Global Forwarding Agent is a low bonus based job, with 33% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

67% 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
33%
No Bonus
67%

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 Global Forwarding Agent

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

Job Title Category Salary
Customs Controller Import and Export 268,900 MXN
Expeditor Import and Export 251,500 MXN
Export Administrator Import and Export 366,200 MXN
Export Controller Import and Export 246,500 MXN
Export Executive Import and Export 367,900 MXN
Export Logistics Manager Import and Export 528,600 MXN
Export Logistics Specialist Import and Export 369,300 MXN
Export Services Manager Import and Export 545,300 MXN
Export Specialist Import and Export 294,700 MXN
Export Supervisor Import and Export 366,200 MXN
Exports Sales Manager Import and Export 589,400 MXN
Freight Forwarder Import and Export 138,200 MXN
Immigration and Customs Inspector Import and Export 207,800 MXN
Import and Export Clerk Import and Export 125,700 MXN
Import and Export Consultant Import and Export 498,000 MXN
Import and Export Manager Import and Export 632,400 MXN
Import and Procurement Manager Import and Export 620,300 MXN
Import Coordinator Import and Export 214,000 MXN
Import Customs Specialist Import and Export 265,000 MXN
Import Logistics Specialist Import and Export 288,700 MXN
Importation Supervisor Import and Export 406,300 MXN
Inspector Import and Export 225,300 MXN
Logistic Executive Import and Export 301,800 MXN
Logistician Import and Export 148,300 MXN
Logistics Administrator Import and Export 330,700 MXN
Logistics Analyst Import and Export 348,300 MXN
Logistics Specialist Import and Export 296,000 MXN
Marine Cargo Inspector Import and Export 197,600 MXN
Shipping Officer Import and Export 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 345,700 MXN
Acuna 275,200 MXN
Aguascalientes 363,000 MXN
Boca del Rio 246,200 MXN
Buenavista 263,200 MXN
Campeche 272,800 MXN
Cancun 327,300 MXN
Celaya 315,700 MXN
Chalco 245,300 MXN
Chetumal 254,800 MXN
Chicoloapan 263,200 MXN
Chihuahua 345,700 MXN
Chilpancingo 268,900 MXN
Chimalhuacan 357,700 MXN
Cholula de Rivadabia 253,400 MXN
Ciudad Apodaca 319,600 MXN
Ciudad del Carmen 254,700 MXN
Ciudad Juarez 249,600 MXN
Ciudad Lopez Mateos 335,100 MXN
Ciudad Obregon 294,300 MXN
Ciudad Santa Catarina 308,300 MXN
Ciudad Valles 246,500 MXN
Ciudad Victoria 294,700 MXN
Coacalco 294,700 MXN
Coatzacoalcos 283,400 MXN
Colima 239,000 MXN
Cordoba 245,300 MXN
Cuautitlan Izcalli 340,400 MXN
Cuautla 239,000 MXN
Cuernavaca 313,700 MXN
Culiacan 351,200 MXN
Delicias 237,400 MXN
Durango 332,500 MXN
Ecatepec de Morelos 382,600 MXN
Ensenada 315,700 MXN
Fresnillo 239,000 MXN
General Escobedo 312,400 MXN
Gomez Palacio 301,800 MXN
Guadalajara 378,800 MXN
Guadalupe 365,400 MXN
Guaymas 225,700 MXN
Hermosillo 357,700 MXN
Hidalgo del Parral 221,500 MXN
Iguala 237,400 MXN
Irapuato 332,500 MXN
Ixtapaluca 301,800 MXN
Jiutepec 247,800 MXN
La Paz 286,400 MXN
Leon 365,400 MXN
Los Mochis 290,800 MXN
Los Reyes la Paz 290,800 MXN
Manzanillo 243,000 MXN
Matamoros 317,700 MXN
Mazatlan 301,600 MXN
Merida 340,400 MXN
Metepec 273,300 MXN
Mexicali 357,300 MXN
Mexico City 386,400 MXN
Minatitlan 228,000 MXN
Monclova 266,000 MXN
Monterrey 361,500 MXN
Morelia 335,800 MXN
Naucalpan 345,700 MXN
Navojoa 221,500 MXN
Nezahualcoyotl 354,000 MXN
Nogales 281,500 MXN
Nuevo Laredo 330,900 MXN
Oaxaca 299,500 MXN
Ojo de Agua 277,400 MXN
Orizaba 216,800 MXN
Pachuca 273,000 MXN
Piedras Negras 254,800 MXN
Playa del Carmen 239,300 MXN
Poza Rica 266,000 MXN
Puebla 377,200 MXN
Puerto Vallarta 275,500 MXN
Queretaro 332,100 MXN
Reynosa 348,300 MXN
Salamanca 265,000 MXN
Saltillo 353,600 MXN
San Cristobal de las Casas 273,300 MXN
San Juan del Rio 231,000 MXN
San Luis Potosi 365,400 MXN
San Luis Rio Colorado 259,100 MXN
San Nicolas de los Garza 330,900 MXN
San Pablo de las Salinas 257,700 MXN
San Pedro Garza Garcia 218,900 MXN
Soledad de Graciano Sanchez 279,400 MXN
Tampico 301,700 MXN
Tapachula 279,400 MXN
Tehuacan 288,100 MXN
Tepic 308,900 MXN
Tijuana 369,300 MXN
Tlalnepantla de Baz 354,000 MXN
Tlaquepaque 322,600 MXN
Toluca 327,300 MXN
Tonala 308,900 MXN
Torreon 327,300 MXN
Tuxtla Gutierrez 345,100 MXN
Uruapan 294,700 MXN
Veracruz 317,700 MXN
Villa Nicolas Romero 305,600 MXN
Villahermosa 325,800 MXN
Xalapa 311,700 MXN
Xico 315,900 MXN
Zacatecas 227,600 MXN
Zamora de Hidalgo 238,900 MXN
Zapopan 354,000 MXN

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