Average Hairstylist Salary in Mexico for 2024

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

A Hairstylist working in Mexico will typically earn around 175,900 MXN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 84,180 MXN to the highest average salary of 277,400 MXN.

Average Annual Salary
175,900 MXN
Average Monthly Salary
14,658 MXN

Lowest Annual Salary
84,180 MXN
Lowest Monthly Salary
7,015 MXN

Highest Annual Salary
277,400 MXN
Highest Monthly Salary
23,116 MXN

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

Hairstylist 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 Hairstylist Salaries in Mexico

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Hairstylist can earn between 84,180 MXN and 277,400 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 Hairstylist in Mexico is 185,100 MXN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 185,100 MXN, and 50% of the population earn more than 185,100 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 Hairstylist salary in Mexico, 25% of the population are earning less than 119,900 MXN while 75% of the population earn more than 119,900 MXN.

75% of the population earn less than 239,000 MXN, and 25% of the population earn more than 239,000 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.

Hairstylist 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 hairstylist 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 Hairstylist in Mexico that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 99,280 MXN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Hairstylist salary would increase to 142,300 MXN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Hairstylist, the average salary would be 187,500 MXN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 227,600 MXN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Hairstylist with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 240,500 MXN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Hairstylist with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 265,000 MXN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
99,280 MXN
2-5 Years +42%
142,300 MXN
5-10 Years +31%
187,500 MXN
10-15 Years +23%
227,600 MXN
15-20 Years +6%
240,500 MXN
20+ Years +10%
265,000 MXN

Hairstylist 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 Hairstylist 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 Hairstylist in Mexico with a high school education can earn an average salary of 134,600 MXN.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Hairstylist in Mexico with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 231,000 MXN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
134,600 MXN
Certificate or Diploma +72%
231,000 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.

Hairstylist 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 hairstylist will earn an average of 172,400 MXN, while a female hairstylist will earn around 187,500 MXN.

This means that a male hairstylist earns approximately 8% less than a female hairstylist for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Mexico

Male
172,400 MXN
Female +8%
187,500 MXN

Hairstylist 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 Hairstylist in Mexico is around 9% every 18 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 ÷ 18 ) × 12  = 6%

What this means is that a Hairstylist 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%

Hairstylist 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 Hairstylist is a low bonus based job, with 30% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

70% 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
30%
No Bonus
70%

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 Hairstylist

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

Job Title Category Salary
Alterations Specialist Fashion and Apparel 161,300 MXN
Barber Fashion and Apparel 159,400 MXN
Bench Jeweler Fashion and Apparel 136,200 MXN
Clothing and Textile Technologist Fashion and Apparel 341,400 MXN
Cosmetology Educator Fashion and Apparel 372,600 MXN
Diamond Setter Fashion and Apparel 174,000 MXN
Diamond Worker Fashion and Apparel 221,500 MXN
Fabric Manager Fashion and Apparel 420,100 MXN
Fashion Design Manager Fashion and Apparel 618,800 MXN
Fashion Designer Fashion and Apparel 562,600 MXN
Fashion Merchandiser Fashion and Apparel 246,200 MXN
Fashion Model Fashion and Apparel 366,200 MXN
Freelance Fashion Stylist Fashion and Apparel 571,300 MXN
Garment Technologist Fashion and Apparel 327,800 MXN
Jeweler Fashion and Apparel 299,500 MXN
Jewelry Mold Maker Fashion and Apparel 215,100 MXN
Jewelry Polisher Fashion and Apparel 137,400 MXN
Jewelry Sales Fashion and Apparel 249,600 MXN
Plating Manager Fashion and Apparel 424,900 MXN
Product Development Manager Fashion and Apparel 752,600 MXN
Sewing Machine Operator Fashion and Apparel 127,700 MXN
Shoe Sales Fashion and Apparel 183,700 MXN
Supply Chain Manager Fashion and Apparel 650,800 MXN
Tailor / Fitter Fashion and Apparel 159,400 MXN
Trend Forecaster Fashion and Apparel 377,200 MXN
Visual Merchandising Coordinator Fashion and Apparel 267,100 MXN
Visual Merchandising Projects Manager Fashion and Apparel 547,800 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 216,800 MXN
Acuna 175,900 MXN
Aguascalientes 216,800 MXN
Boca del Rio 157,600 MXN
Buenavista 169,000 MXN
Campeche 172,200 MXN
Cancun 221,500 MXN
Celaya 187,500 MXN
Chalco 157,600 MXN
Chetumal 158,700 MXN
Chicoloapan 168,100 MXN
Chihuahua 237,400 MXN
Chilpancingo 172,400 MXN
Chimalhuacan 221,500 MXN
Cholula de Rivadabia 163,800 MXN
Ciudad Apodaca 204,000 MXN
Ciudad del Carmen 154,700 MXN
Ciudad Juarez 159,100 MXN
Ciudad Lopez Mateos 200,000 MXN
Ciudad Obregon 190,500 MXN
Ciudad Santa Catarina 189,300 MXN
Ciudad Valles 143,200 MXN
Ciudad Victoria 187,300 MXN
Coacalco 185,100 MXN
Coatzacoalcos 167,100 MXN
Colima 158,700 MXN
Cordoba 152,300 MXN
Cuautitlan Izcalli 197,600 MXN
Cuautla 151,800 MXN
Cuernavaca 200,000 MXN
Culiacan 228,500 MXN
Delicias 146,200 MXN
Durango 204,000 MXN
Ecatepec de Morelos 231,000 MXN
Ensenada 189,300 MXN
Fresnillo 138,800 MXN
General Escobedo 192,000 MXN
Gomez Palacio 190,500 MXN
Guadalajara 231,000 MXN
Guadalupe 208,600 MXN
Guaymas 142,300 MXN
Hermosillo 217,900 MXN
Hidalgo del Parral 138,800 MXN
Iguala 142,300 MXN
Irapuato 204,000 MXN
Ixtapaluca 187,300 MXN
Jiutepec 154,700 MXN
La Paz 176,800 MXN
Leon 233,900 MXN
Los Mochis 176,800 MXN
Los Reyes la Paz 172,200 MXN
Manzanillo 142,300 MXN
Matamoros 201,100 MXN
Mazatlan 201,100 MXN
Merida 210,500 MXN
Metepec 175,900 MXN
Mexicali 214,000 MXN
Mexico City 228,000 MXN
Minatitlan 138,200 MXN
Monclova 169,000 MXN
Monterrey 232,900 MXN
Morelia 212,500 MXN
Naucalpan 233,600 MXN
Navojoa 138,200 MXN
Nezahualcoyotl 232,400 MXN
Nogales 172,200 MXN
Nuevo Laredo 204,700 MXN
Oaxaca 183,700 MXN
Ojo de Agua 185,100 MXN
Orizaba 137,400 MXN
Pachuca 180,500 MXN
Piedras Negras 152,300 MXN
Playa del Carmen 157,600 MXN
Poza Rica 167,100 MXN
Puebla 232,900 MXN
Puerto Vallarta 172,200 MXN
Queretaro 216,800 MXN
Reynosa 218,900 MXN
Salamanca 157,600 MXN
Saltillo 221,500 MXN
San Cristobal de las Casas 161,300 MXN
San Juan del Rio 143,200 MXN
San Luis Potosi 209,500 MXN
San Luis Rio Colorado 159,100 MXN
San Nicolas de los Garza 196,800 MXN
San Pablo de las Salinas 159,100 MXN
San Pedro Garza Garcia 150,000 MXN
Soledad de Graciano Sanchez 172,400 MXN
Tampico 181,600 MXN
Tapachula 168,100 MXN
Tehuacan 187,500 MXN
Tepic 187,500 MXN
Tijuana 231,000 MXN
Tlalnepantla de Baz 208,600 MXN
Tlaquepaque 215,100 MXN
Toluca 200,000 MXN
Tonala 201,100 MXN
Torreon 216,800 MXN
Tuxtla Gutierrez 197,600 MXN
Uruapan 189,300 MXN
Veracruz 197,600 MXN
Villa Nicolas Romero 192,000 MXN
Villahermosa 204,700 MXN
Xalapa 204,700 MXN
Xico 205,700 MXN
Zacatecas 152,000 MXN
Zamora de Hidalgo 152,000 MXN
Zapopan 237,400 MXN

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