Average Human Resources Administrative Assistant Salary in Mexico for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Human Resources Administrative Assistant 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 Human Resources Administrative Assistant Make in Mexico?

A Human Resources Administrative Assistant working in Mexico will typically earn around 187,300 MXN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 88,580 MXN to the highest average salary of 296,000 MXN.

Average Annual Salary
187,300 MXN
Average Monthly Salary
15,608 MXN

Lowest Annual Salary
88,580 MXN
Lowest Monthly Salary
7,381 MXN

Highest Annual Salary
296,000 MXN
Highest Monthly Salary
24,666 MXN

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

Human Resources Administrative Assistant 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 Human Resources Administrative Assistant Salaries in Mexico

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Human Resources Administrative Assistant can earn between 88,580 MXN and 296,000 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 Human Resources Administrative Assistant in Mexico is 197,600 MXN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 197,600 MXN, and 50% of the population earn more than 197,600 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 Human Resources Administrative Assistant salary in Mexico, 25% of the population are earning less than 128,500 MXN while 75% of the population earn more than 128,500 MXN.

75% of the population earn less than 263,100 MXN, and 25% of the population earn more than 263,100 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.

Human Resources Administrative Assistant 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 human resources administrative assistant 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 Human Resources Administrative Assistant in Mexico that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 102,240 MXN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Human Resources Administrative Assistant salary would increase to 138,800 MXN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Human Resources Administrative Assistant, the average salary would be 197,600 MXN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 243,000 MXN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Human Resources Administrative Assistant with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 258,400 MXN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Human Resources Administrative Assistant with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 279,400 MXN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
102,240 MXN
2-5 Years +38%
138,800 MXN
5-10 Years +42%
197,600 MXN
10-15 Years +22%
243,000 MXN
15-20 Years +6%
258,400 MXN
20+ Years +9%
279,400 MXN

Human Resources Administrative Assistant 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 Human Resources Administrative Assistant in Mexico based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Human Resources Administrative Assistant in Mexico with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 125,700 MXN.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Human Resources Administrative Assistant in Mexico with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 245,300 MXN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Certificate or Diploma
125,700 MXN
Bachelor's Degree +91%
245,300 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.

Human Resources Administrative Assistant 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 human resources administrative assistant will earn an average of 197,600 MXN, while a female human resources administrative assistant will earn around 175,900 MXN.

This means that a male human resources administrative assistant earns approximately 12% more than a female human resources administrative assistant for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Mexico

Male
197,600 MXN
Female -12%
175,900 MXN

Human Resources Administrative Assistant 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 Human Resources Administrative Assistant in Mexico is around 10% 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 = ( 10 ÷ 18 ) × 12  = 7%

What this means is that a Human Resources Administrative Assistant 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%

Human Resources Administrative Assistant 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 Human Resources Administrative Assistant is a low bonus based job, with 31% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

69% 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
31%
No Bonus
69%

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 Human Resources Administrative Assistant

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Human Resources Administrative Assistant in Mexico.

Job Title Category Salary
Benefits Administrator Human Resources 267,100 MXN
Benefits Analyst Human Resources 301,300 MXN
Benefits Manager Human Resources 529,600 MXN
Benefits Specialist Human Resources 301,700 MXN
Chief Human Resources Officer Human Resources 675,200 MXN
Chief People Officer Human Resources 641,900 MXN
Compensation Analyst Human Resources 294,700 MXN
Compensation and Benefits Manager Human Resources 535,900 MXN
Compensation and Benefits Officer Human Resources 207,700 MXN
Compensation and Benefits Specialist Human Resources 301,700 MXN
Compensation Manager Human Resources 519,300 MXN
Corporate Director of Human Resources Human Resources 650,800 MXN
Corporate Recruiter Human Resources 459,700 MXN
Corporate Trainer Human Resources 309,800 MXN
Director of Talent Acquisition Human Resources 633,100 MXN
Employee Benefits Administrator Human Resources 351,900 MXN
Employee Benefits Consultant Human Resources 472,000 MXN
Employee Benefits Coordinator Human Resources 191,600 MXN
Employee Communications Manager Human Resources 437,300 MXN
Employee Development Specialist Human Resources 433,400 MXN
Employee Engagement Specialist Human Resources 430,500 MXN
Employee Health and Wellness Administrator Human Resources 411,400 MXN
Employee Performance Specialist Human Resources 339,100 MXN
Employee Relations Analyst Human Resources 412,000 MXN
Employee Relations Manager Human Resources 444,300 MXN
Employee Relations Practitioner Human Resources 475,700 MXN
Employee Relations Representative Human Resources 320,500 MXN
Employee Relations Specialist Human Resources 426,700 MXN
Employee Services Manager Human Resources 462,300 MXN
Employee Services Specialist Human Resources 447,700 MXN
Employee Wellness Officer Human Resources 317,700 MXN
Employment Advice Worker Human Resources 209,500 MXN
Employment Interviewer Human Resources 292,000 MXN
Employment Relations Officer Human Resources 208,600 MXN
Employment Service Specialist Human Resources 251,500 MXN
Employment Services Coordinator Human Resources 281,500 MXN
Enrollment Counselor Human Resources 411,400 MXN
Equal Opportunity Representative Human Resources 330,700 MXN
Executive Human Capital Management Human Resources 642,800 MXN
Executive Recruiter Human Resources 450,300 MXN
Expatriate Administration Manager Human Resources 460,500 MXN
Expatriate Administration Supervisor Human Resources 294,700 MXN
Global Mobility Manager Human Resources 539,700 MXN
Head of Human Resources Human Resources 615,000 MXN
Headhunter Human Resources 431,100 MXN
Health Benefits Coordinator Human Resources 265,000 MXN
HRIS Analyst Human Resources 218,900 MXN
HRIS Manager Human Resources 389,200 MXN
HRIS Officer Human Resources 196,800 MXN
HRIS Supervisor Human Resources 209,700 MXN
Human Resources Administration Specialist Human Resources 239,000 MXN
Human Resources Administrative Coordinator Human Resources 257,700 MXN
Human Resources Administrator Human Resources 279,400 MXN
Human Resources Advisor Human Resources 426,700 MXN
Human Resources Analyst Human Resources 377,200 MXN
Human Resources Assessor Human Resources 239,300 MXN
Human Resources Assistant Human Resources 172,200 MXN
Human Resources Assistant Manager Human Resources 480,600 MXN
Human Resources Associate Human Resources 174,000 MXN
Human Resources Consultant Human Resources 501,400 MXN
Human Resources Coordinator Human Resources 194,600 MXN
Human Resources Data Analytics Manager Human Resources 369,900 MXN
Human Resources Deputy Manager Human Resources 476,600 MXN
Human Resources Development Manager Human Resources 563,000 MXN
Human Resources Director Human Resources 689,900 MXN
Human Resources Executive Human Resources 453,200 MXN
Human Resources Generalist Human Resources 317,700 MXN
Human Resources Manager Human Resources 623,700 MXN
Human Resources Officer Human Resources 238,900 MXN
Human Resources Recruiter Human Resources 426,700 MXN
Human Resources Representative Human Resources 251,500 MXN
Human Resources Section Head Human Resources 424,900 MXN
Human Resources Services Manager Human Resources 525,700 MXN
Human Resources Specialist Human Resources 327,800 MXN
Human Resources Superintendent Human Resources 239,300 MXN
Human Resources Training Executive Human Resources 431,300 MXN
Human Resources Vice President Human Resources 589,400 MXN
Industrial Organizational Psychologist Human Resources 535,900 MXN
Job Evaluation Specialist Human Resources 401,300 MXN
Labor Relations Director Human Resources 489,500 MXN
Labor Relations Manager Human Resources 510,300 MXN
Labor Relations Specialist Human Resources 239,000 MXN
Learning and Development Manager Human Resources 535,900 MXN
Occupational Health and Safety Officer Human Resources 232,900 MXN
Organizational Development Consultant Human Resources 467,100 MXN
Organizational Development Manager Human Resources 535,900 MXN
Organizational Development Specialist Human Resources 283,400 MXN
Payroll Assistant Human Resources 207,700 MXN
Payroll Supervisor Human Resources 261,300 MXN
People Development Officer Human Resources 314,500 MXN
Personnel Officer Human Resources 176,800 MXN
Personnel Recruiter Human Resources 436,200 MXN
Records Clerk Human Resources 158,700 MXN
Records Manager Human Resources 267,100 MXN
Recruiter Human Resources 447,300 MXN
Recruiting Coordinator Human Resources 238,900 MXN
Recruiting Manager Human Resources 558,300 MXN
Recruitment Consultant Human Resources 426,700 MXN
Recruitment Officer Human Resources 228,000 MXN
Recruitment Supervisor Human Resources 372,600 MXN
Research Associate Human Resources 195,200 MXN
SAP Resource Manager Human Resources 466,900 MXN
Talent Acquisition Manager Human Resources 571,300 MXN
Talent Acquisition Specialist Human Resources 361,500 MXN
Talent Management Officer Human Resources 267,100 MXN
Technical Recruiter Human Resources 277,400 MXN
Training Administrator Human Resources 237,400 MXN
Training and Development Manager Human Resources 538,600 MXN
Training and Development Section Head Human Resources 460,500 MXN
Training Executive Human Resources 475,700 MXN
Training Manager Human Resources 548,500 MXN
Training Officer Human Resources 214,000 MXN
Training Specialist Human Resources 345,700 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 231,000 MXN
Acuna 180,500 MXN
Aguascalientes 239,000 MXN
Boca del Rio 152,000 MXN
Buenavista 172,200 MXN
Campeche 187,300 MXN
Cancun 212,500 MXN
Celaya 200,000 MXN
Chalco 167,100 MXN
Chetumal 164,200 MXN
Chicoloapan 172,200 MXN
Chihuahua 239,300 MXN
Chilpancingo 164,200 MXN
Chimalhuacan 216,800 MXN
Cholula de Rivadabia 172,200 MXN
Ciudad Apodaca 210,500 MXN
Ciudad del Carmen 172,200 MXN
Ciudad Juarez 159,500 MXN
Ciudad Lopez Mateos 209,500 MXN
Ciudad Obregon 187,300 MXN
Ciudad Santa Catarina 196,800 MXN
Ciudad Valles 159,100 MXN
Ciudad Victoria 201,100 MXN
Coacalco 194,600 MXN
Coatzacoalcos 172,400 MXN
Colima 159,500 MXN
Cordoba 161,600 MXN
Cuautitlan Izcalli 221,500 MXN
Cuautla 159,100 MXN
Cuernavaca 190,500 MXN
Culiacan 225,300 MXN
Delicias 142,300 MXN
Durango 221,500 MXN
Ecatepec de Morelos 243,000 MXN
Ensenada 191,600 MXN
Fresnillo 142,300 MXN
General Escobedo 196,800 MXN
Gomez Palacio 187,300 MXN
Guadalajara 246,500 MXN
Guadalupe 217,900 MXN
Guaymas 142,300 MXN
Hermosillo 225,700 MXN
Hidalgo del Parral 146,200 MXN
Iguala 151,800 MXN
Irapuato 208,600 MXN
Ixtapaluca 194,600 MXN
Jiutepec 159,500 MXN
La Paz 174,000 MXN
Leon 246,500 MXN
Los Mochis 189,300 MXN
Los Reyes la Paz 183,600 MXN
Manzanillo 151,800 MXN
Matamoros 204,000 MXN
Mazatlan 197,600 MXN
Merida 221,500 MXN
Metepec 172,400 MXN
Mexicali 217,900 MXN
Mexico City 238,900 MXN
Minatitlan 151,800 MXN
Monclova 172,200 MXN
Monterrey 239,000 MXN
Morelia 231,000 MXN
Naucalpan 233,600 MXN
Navojoa 138,200 MXN
Nezahualcoyotl 225,300 MXN
Nogales 183,700 MXN
Nuevo Laredo 201,100 MXN
Oaxaca 191,600 MXN
Ojo de Agua 183,600 MXN
Orizaba 151,800 MXN
Pachuca 181,600 MXN
Piedras Negras 157,600 MXN
Playa del Carmen 163,800 MXN
Poza Rica 172,200 MXN
Puebla 227,600 MXN
Puerto Vallarta 172,200 MXN
Queretaro 221,500 MXN
Reynosa 217,900 MXN
Salamanca 169,000 MXN
Saltillo 228,000 MXN
San Cristobal de las Casas 161,300 MXN
San Juan del Rio 152,300 MXN
San Luis Potosi 225,300 MXN
San Luis Rio Colorado 161,600 MXN
San Nicolas de los Garza 205,700 MXN
San Pablo de las Salinas 180,300 MXN
San Pedro Garza Garcia 142,300 MXN
Soledad de Graciano Sanchez 187,300 MXN
Tampico 197,600 MXN
Tapachula 175,900 MXN
Tehuacan 190,500 MXN
Tepic 207,700 MXN
Tijuana 232,900 MXN
Tlalnepantla de Baz 228,500 MXN
Tlaquepaque 225,300 MXN
Toluca 214,000 MXN
Tonala 215,100 MXN
Torreon 222,300 MXN
Tuxtla Gutierrez 218,900 MXN
Uruapan 189,300 MXN
Veracruz 197,600 MXN
Villa Nicolas Romero 185,100 MXN
Villahermosa 208,600 MXN
Xalapa 210,500 MXN
Xico 196,800 MXN
Zacatecas 142,300 MXN
Zamora de Hidalgo 152,000 MXN
Zapopan 232,400 MXN

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