Average Head of Communications Salary in Mexico for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Head of Communications 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 Head of Communications Make in Mexico?

A Head of Communications working in Mexico will typically earn around 535,900 MXN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 246,500 MXN to the highest average salary of 854,300 MXN.

Average Annual Salary
535,900 MXN
Average Monthly Salary
44,658 MXN

Lowest Annual Salary
246,500 MXN
Lowest Monthly Salary
20,541 MXN

Highest Annual Salary
854,300 MXN
Highest Monthly Salary
71,191 MXN

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

Head of Communications 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 Head of Communications Salaries in Mexico

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Head of Communications can earn between 246,500 MXN and 854,300 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 Head of Communications in Mexico is 580,600 MXN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 580,600 MXN, and 50% of the population earn more than 580,600 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 Head of Communications salary in Mexico, 25% of the population are earning less than 372,600 MXN while 75% of the population earn more than 372,600 MXN.

75% of the population earn less than 778,200 MXN, and 25% of the population earn more than 778,200 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.

Head of Communications 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 head of communications 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 Head of Communications in Mexico that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 281,500 MXN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Head of Communications salary would increase to 376,800 MXN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Head of Communications, the average salary would be 553,400 MXN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 677,100 MXN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Head of Communications with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 735,200 MXN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Head of Communications with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 798,900 MXN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
281,500 MXN
2-5 Years +34%
376,800 MXN
5-10 Years +48%
553,400 MXN
10-15 Years +22%
677,100 MXN
15-20 Years +9%
735,200 MXN
20+ Years +8%
798,900 MXN

Head of Communications 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 Head of Communications 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 Head of Communications in Mexico with a high school education can earn an average salary of 345,100 MXN.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Head of Communications in Mexico with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 404,600 MXN.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Head of Communications in Mexico with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 587,800 MXN.

  • Master's Degree. A Head of Communications in Mexico with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 769,500 MXN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
345,100 MXN
Certificate or Diploma +18%
404,600 MXN
Bachelor's Degree +45%
587,800 MXN
Master's Degree +31%
769,500 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.

Head of Communications 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 head of communications will earn an average of 578,500 MXN, while a female head of communications will earn around 499,300 MXN.

This means that a male head of communications earns approximately 16% more than a female head of communications for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Mexico

Male
578,500 MXN
Female -16%
499,300 MXN

Head of Communications 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 Head of Communications in Mexico is around 12% 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 = ( 12 ÷ 19 ) × 12  = 8%

What this means is that a Head of Communications in Mexico can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 8% 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%

Head of Communications 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 Head of Communications is a high bonus based job, with 84% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

16% 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 9%.

Received Bonus
84%
No Bonus
16%

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 Head of Communications

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Head of Communications 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
Government Relations Officer Public Relations 376,800 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 706,200 MXN
Acuna 520,900 MXN
Aguascalientes 727,400 MXN
Boca del Rio 464,400 MXN
Buenavista 528,600 MXN
Campeche 539,700 MXN
Cancun 694,700 MXN
Celaya 614,600 MXN
Chalco 513,300 MXN
Chetumal 472,100 MXN
Chicoloapan 524,400 MXN
Chihuahua 707,600 MXN
Chilpancingo 514,300 MXN
Chimalhuacan 658,300 MXN
Cholula de Rivadabia 535,900 MXN
Ciudad Apodaca 623,200 MXN
Ciudad del Carmen 522,700 MXN
Ciudad Juarez 491,000 MXN
Ciudad Lopez Mateos 663,100 MXN
Ciudad Obregon 566,900 MXN
Ciudad Santa Catarina 580,600 MXN
Ciudad Valles 442,300 MXN
Ciudad Victoria 592,600 MXN
Coacalco 558,300 MXN
Coatzacoalcos 548,500 MXN
Colima 478,000 MXN
Cordoba 480,300 MXN
Cuautitlan Izcalli 664,500 MXN
Cuautla 472,100 MXN
Cuernavaca 608,500 MXN
Culiacan 727,100 MXN
Delicias 457,300 MXN
Durango 665,300 MXN
Ecatepec de Morelos 736,700 MXN
Ensenada 556,000 MXN
Fresnillo 454,300 MXN
General Escobedo 587,800 MXN
Gomez Palacio 543,200 MXN
Guadalajara 695,200 MXN
Guadalupe 677,100 MXN
Guaymas 442,200 MXN
Hermosillo 719,100 MXN
Hidalgo del Parral 414,000 MXN
Iguala 453,200 MXN
Irapuato 632,400 MXN
Ixtapaluca 600,000 MXN
Jiutepec 514,300 MXN
La Paz 535,900 MXN
Leon 721,600 MXN
Los Mochis 568,500 MXN
Los Reyes la Paz 592,200 MXN
Manzanillo 440,200 MXN
Matamoros 650,800 MXN
Mazatlan 629,800 MXN
Merida 659,200 MXN
Metepec 551,200 MXN
Mexicali 680,100 MXN
Mexico City 701,400 MXN
Minatitlan 417,100 MXN
Monclova 562,200 MXN
Monterrey 681,900 MXN
Morelia 656,800 MXN
Naucalpan 667,400 MXN
Navojoa 414,000 MXN
Nezahualcoyotl 674,100 MXN
Nogales 548,500 MXN
Nuevo Laredo 596,800 MXN
Oaxaca 535,800 MXN
Ojo de Agua 538,600 MXN
Orizaba 447,700 MXN
Pachuca 562,600 MXN
Piedras Negras 471,700 MXN
Playa del Carmen 478,000 MXN
Poza Rica 504,400 MXN
Puebla 727,100 MXN
Puerto Vallarta 548,800 MXN
Queretaro 658,300 MXN
Reynosa 679,200 MXN
Salamanca 483,400 MXN
Saltillo 684,900 MXN
San Cristobal de las Casas 524,400 MXN
San Juan del Rio 447,700 MXN
San Luis Potosi 718,000 MXN
San Luis Rio Colorado 504,300 MXN
San Nicolas de los Garza 620,300 MXN
San Pablo de las Salinas 504,500 MXN
San Pedro Garza Garcia 451,000 MXN
Soledad de Graciano Sanchez 580,600 MXN
Tampico 566,900 MXN
Tapachula 518,300 MXN
Tehuacan 525,700 MXN
Tepic 606,400 MXN
Tijuana 687,100 MXN
Tlalnepantla de Baz 670,600 MXN
Tlaquepaque 648,200 MXN
Toluca 625,000 MXN
Tonala 605,700 MXN
Torreon 687,100 MXN
Tuxtla Gutierrez 639,100 MXN
Uruapan 565,100 MXN
Veracruz 615,000 MXN
Villa Nicolas Romero 581,300 MXN
Villahermosa 592,600 MXN
Xalapa 643,400 MXN
Xico 583,000 MXN
Zacatecas 437,900 MXN
Zamora de Hidalgo 472,100 MXN
Zapopan 714,600 MXN

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