Average Government Relations Officer Salary in Mexico for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Government Relations Officer 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 Government Relations Officer Make in Mexico?

A Government Relations Officer working in Mexico will typically earn around 376,800 MXN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 180,500 MXN to the highest average salary of 590,200 MXN.

Average Annual Salary
376,800 MXN
Average Monthly Salary
31,400 MXN

Lowest Annual Salary
180,500 MXN
Lowest Monthly Salary
15,041 MXN

Highest Annual Salary
590,200 MXN
Highest Monthly Salary
49,183 MXN

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

Government Relations Officer 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 Government Relations Officer Salaries in Mexico

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Government Relations Officer can earn between 180,500 MXN and 590,200 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 Government Relations Officer in Mexico is 390,000 MXN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 390,000 MXN, and 50% of the population earn more than 390,000 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 Government Relations Officer salary in Mexico, 25% of the population are earning less than 258,400 MXN while 75% of the population earn more than 258,400 MXN.

75% of the population earn less than 510,300 MXN, and 25% of the population earn more than 510,300 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.

Government Relations Officer 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 government relations officer 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 Government Relations Officer in Mexico that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 209,500 MXN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Government Relations Officer salary would increase to 297,000 MXN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Government Relations Officer, the average salary would be 394,800 MXN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 483,800 MXN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Government Relations Officer with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 514,300 MXN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Government Relations Officer with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 563,000 MXN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
209,500 MXN
2-5 Years +42%
297,000 MXN
5-10 Years +31%
394,800 MXN
10-15 Years +23%
483,800 MXN
15-20 Years +6%
514,300 MXN
20+ Years +10%
563,000 MXN

Government Relations Officer 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 Government Relations Officer 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 Government Relations Officer in Mexico with a high school education can earn an average salary of 263,100 MXN.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Government Relations Officer in Mexico with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 301,700 MXN.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Government Relations Officer in Mexico with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 442,300 MXN.

  • Master's Degree. A Government Relations Officer in Mexico with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 543,200 MXN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
263,100 MXN
Certificate or Diploma +16%
301,700 MXN
Bachelor's Degree +46%
442,300 MXN
Master's Degree +23%
543,200 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.

Government Relations Officer 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 government relations officer will earn an average of 394,300 MXN, while a female government relations officer will earn around 366,200 MXN.

This means that a male government relations officer earns approximately 8% more than a female government relations officer for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Mexico

Male
394,300 MXN
Female -8%
366,200 MXN

Government Relations Officer 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 Government Relations Officer in Mexico is around 11% 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 = ( 11 ÷ 19 ) × 12  = 7%

What this means is that a Government Relations Officer in Mexico can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 7% 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%

Government Relations Officer 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 Government Relations Officer is a moderate bonus based job, with 56% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

44% 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 3% to 6%.

Received Bonus
56%
No Bonus
44%

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 Government Relations Officer

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

Job Title Category Salary
Communications Associate Public Relations 200,000 MXN
Communications Project Manager Public Relations 493,000 MXN
Communications Specialist Public Relations 245,300 MXN
Director of Communications Public Relations 574,200 MXN
Head of Communications Public Relations 535,900 MXN
Head of Public Relations Public Relations 695,400 MXN
Investor Relations Officer Public Relations 437,300 MXN
Marketing Communications Executive Public Relations 544,800 MXN
Media Relations Specialist Public Relations 516,100 MXN
Meetings Coordinator Public Relations 174,000 MXN
Public Relations Executive Public Relations 510,300 MXN
Public Relations Manager Public Relations 606,400 MXN
Public Relations Officer Public Relations 233,900 MXN
Public Relations Practitioner Public Relations 301,300 MXN
Public Relations Specialist Public Relations 258,400 MXN
Relationship Management Officer Public Relations 187,300 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 450,300 MXN
Acuna 357,300 MXN
Aguascalientes 475,700 MXN
Boca del Rio 301,700 MXN
Buenavista 340,400 MXN
Campeche 371,100 MXN
Cancun 450,300 MXN
Celaya 388,100 MXN
Chalco 325,900 MXN
Chetumal 332,500 MXN
Chicoloapan 348,300 MXN
Chihuahua 466,300 MXN
Chilpancingo 348,300 MXN
Chimalhuacan 431,300 MXN
Cholula de Rivadabia 353,600 MXN
Ciudad Apodaca 404,600 MXN
Ciudad del Carmen 340,400 MXN
Ciudad Juarez 318,800 MXN
Ciudad Lopez Mateos 433,800 MXN
Ciudad Obregon 414,000 MXN
Ciudad Santa Catarina 401,300 MXN
Ciudad Valles 308,900 MXN
Ciudad Victoria 383,300 MXN
Coacalco 390,000 MXN
Coatzacoalcos 348,300 MXN
Colima 301,300 MXN
Cordoba 312,400 MXN
Cuautitlan Izcalli 421,400 MXN
Cuautla 325,600 MXN
Cuernavaca 412,000 MXN
Culiacan 483,400 MXN
Delicias 313,700 MXN
Durango 455,400 MXN
Ecatepec de Morelos 489,600 MXN
Ensenada 381,800 MXN
Fresnillo 288,700 MXN
General Escobedo 394,300 MXN
Gomez Palacio 397,900 MXN
Guadalajara 467,700 MXN
Guadalupe 462,300 MXN
Guaymas 282,500 MXN
Hermosillo 440,200 MXN
Hidalgo del Parral 301,300 MXN
Iguala 301,300 MXN
Irapuato 412,000 MXN
Ixtapaluca 412,000 MXN
Jiutepec 349,300 MXN
La Paz 375,200 MXN
Leon 485,300 MXN
Los Mochis 377,200 MXN
Los Reyes la Paz 384,500 MXN
Manzanillo 318,800 MXN
Matamoros 417,200 MXN
Mazatlan 394,800 MXN
Merida 440,200 MXN
Metepec 344,600 MXN
Mexicali 453,200 MXN
Mexico City 504,400 MXN
Minatitlan 282,300 MXN
Monclova 357,300 MXN
Monterrey 498,500 MXN
Morelia 425,100 MXN
Naucalpan 475,700 MXN
Navojoa 288,700 MXN
Nezahualcoyotl 462,300 MXN
Nogales 340,400 MXN
Nuevo Laredo 420,100 MXN
Oaxaca 378,800 MXN
Ojo de Agua 383,300 MXN
Orizaba 305,600 MXN
Pachuca 377,200 MXN
Piedras Negras 315,900 MXN
Playa del Carmen 320,500 MXN
Poza Rica 330,700 MXN
Puebla 502,200 MXN
Puerto Vallarta 351,900 MXN
Queretaro 444,300 MXN
Reynosa 454,900 MXN
Salamanca 344,600 MXN
Saltillo 472,000 MXN
San Cristobal de las Casas 344,600 MXN
San Juan del Rio 301,800 MXN
San Luis Potosi 450,300 MXN
San Luis Rio Colorado 314,500 MXN
San Nicolas de los Garza 440,200 MXN
San Pablo de las Salinas 335,800 MXN
San Pedro Garza Garcia 294,300 MXN
Soledad de Graciano Sanchez 353,600 MXN
Tampico 404,600 MXN
Tapachula 345,700 MXN
Tehuacan 363,000 MXN
Tepic 399,900 MXN
Tijuana 483,400 MXN
Tlalnepantla de Baz 431,100 MXN
Tlaquepaque 454,300 MXN
Toluca 419,400 MXN
Tonala 411,400 MXN
Torreon 428,400 MXN
Tuxtla Gutierrez 436,200 MXN
Uruapan 382,600 MXN
Veracruz 425,100 MXN
Villa Nicolas Romero 378,300 MXN
Villahermosa 390,000 MXN
Xalapa 428,400 MXN
Xico 401,300 MXN
Zacatecas 311,700 MXN
Zamora de Hidalgo 318,800 MXN
Zapopan 499,300 MXN

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