Average Import and Export Clerk Salary in Mexico for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Import and Export Clerk 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 an Import and Export Clerk Make in Mexico?

An Import and Export Clerk working in Mexico will typically earn around 125,700 MXN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 63,700 MXN to the highest average salary of 197,600 MXN.

Average Annual Salary
125,700 MXN
Average Monthly Salary
10,475 MXN

Lowest Annual Salary
63,700 MXN
Lowest Monthly Salary
5,308 MXN

Highest Annual Salary
197,600 MXN
Highest Monthly Salary
16,466 MXN

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

Import and Export Clerk 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 Import and Export Clerk Salaries in Mexico

So we've looked at the average salaries an Import and Export Clerk will earn in Mexico. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that an Import and Export Clerk can earn between 63,700 MXN and 197,600 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 an Import and Export Clerk in Mexico is 128,500 MXN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 128,500 MXN, and 50% of the population earn more than 128,500 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 Import and Export Clerk salary in Mexico, 25% of the population are earning less than 87,520 MXN while 75% of the population earn more than 87,520 MXN.

75% of the population earn less than 167,100 MXN, and 25% of the population earn more than 167,100 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.

Import and Export Clerk 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 import and export clerk 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. An Import and Export Clerk in Mexico that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 73,120 MXN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Import and Export Clerk salary would increase to 96,540 MXN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Import and Export Clerk, the average salary would be 128,900 MXN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 161,300 MXN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Import and Export Clerk with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 172,200 MXN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Import and Export Clerk with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 187,500 MXN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
73,120 MXN
2-5 Years +29%
96,540 MXN
5-10 Years +38%
128,900 MXN
10-15 Years +24%
161,300 MXN
15-20 Years +7%
172,200 MXN
20+ Years +7%
187,500 MXN

Import and Export Clerk 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 an Import and Export Clerk 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. An Import and Export Clerk in Mexico with a high school education can earn an average salary of 96,540 MXN.

  • Certificate or Diploma. An Import and Export Clerk in Mexico with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 136,200 MXN.

  • Bachelor's Degree. An Import and Export Clerk in Mexico with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 187,300 MXN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
96,540 MXN
Certificate or Diploma +43%
136,200 MXN
Bachelor's Degree +38%
187,300 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.

Import and Export Clerk 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 import and export clerk will earn an average of 130,400 MXN, while a female import and export clerk will earn around 119,700 MXN.

This means that a male import and export clerk earns approximately 9% more than a female import and export clerk for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Mexico

Male
130,400 MXN
Female -9%
119,700 MXN

Import and Export Clerk 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 an Import and Export Clerk 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 an Import and Export Clerk 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%

Import and Export Clerk 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.

An Import and Export Clerk is a low bonus based job, with 29% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

71% 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
29%
No Bonus
71%

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 an Import and Export Clerk

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to an Import and Export Clerk 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
Global Forwarding Agent Import and Export 281,500 MXN
Immigration and Customs Inspector Import and Export 207,800 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 152,300 MXN
Acuna 128,900 MXN
Aguascalientes 157,600 MXN
Boca del Rio 107,880 MXN
Buenavista 127,700 MXN
Campeche 123,400 MXN
Cancun 159,500 MXN
Celaya 148,300 MXN
Chalco 115,600 MXN
Chetumal 115,940 MXN
Chicoloapan 118,260 MXN
Chihuahua 172,200 MXN
Chilpancingo 124,400 MXN
Chimalhuacan 161,600 MXN
Cholula de Rivadabia 124,400 MXN
Ciudad Apodaca 151,800 MXN
Ciudad del Carmen 115,940 MXN
Ciudad Juarez 111,920 MXN
Ciudad Lopez Mateos 148,300 MXN
Ciudad Obregon 142,300 MXN
Ciudad Santa Catarina 136,200 MXN
Ciudad Valles 106,780 MXN
Ciudad Victoria 137,400 MXN
Coacalco 130,400 MXN
Coatzacoalcos 123,400 MXN
Colima 106,160 MXN
Cordoba 105,300 MXN
Cuautitlan Izcalli 154,700 MXN
Cuautla 109,460 MXN
Cuernavaca 138,200 MXN
Culiacan 168,100 MXN
Delicias 108,800 MXN
Durango 157,600 MXN
Ecatepec de Morelos 164,200 MXN
Ensenada 134,600 MXN
Fresnillo 107,820 MXN
General Escobedo 146,200 MXN
Gomez Palacio 128,900 MXN
Guadalajara 167,100 MXN
Guadalupe 157,600 MXN
Guaymas 98,120 MXN
Hermosillo 161,600 MXN
Hidalgo del Parral 100,140 MXN
Iguala 102,460 MXN
Irapuato 152,100 MXN
Ixtapaluca 146,200 MXN
Jiutepec 123,400 MXN
La Paz 128,500 MXN
Leon 172,400 MXN
Los Mochis 136,100 MXN
Los Reyes la Paz 128,500 MXN
Manzanillo 112,620 MXN
Matamoros 146,200 MXN
Mazatlan 142,300 MXN
Merida 157,600 MXN
Metepec 128,900 MXN
Mexicali 159,100 MXN
Mexico City 175,900 MXN
Minatitlan 102,380 MXN
Monclova 125,100 MXN
Monterrey 168,100 MXN
Morelia 152,300 MXN
Naucalpan 163,800 MXN
Navojoa 106,160 MXN
Nezahualcoyotl 172,200 MXN
Nogales 123,400 MXN
Nuevo Laredo 146,200 MXN
Oaxaca 136,100 MXN
Ojo de Agua 124,400 MXN
Orizaba 100,580 MXN
Pachuca 139,100 MXN
Piedras Negras 109,720 MXN
Playa del Carmen 115,080 MXN
Poza Rica 116,960 MXN
Puebla 172,400 MXN
Puerto Vallarta 129,000 MXN
Queretaro 161,600 MXN
Reynosa 150,000 MXN
Salamanca 116,780 MXN
Saltillo 167,100 MXN
San Cristobal de las Casas 127,700 MXN
San Juan del Rio 114,380 MXN
San Luis Potosi 159,500 MXN
San Luis Rio Colorado 115,260 MXN
San Nicolas de los Garza 157,600 MXN
San Pablo de las Salinas 125,100 MXN
San Pedro Garza Garcia 105,620 MXN
Soledad de Graciano Sanchez 136,100 MXN
Tampico 134,600 MXN
Tapachula 119,500 MXN
Tehuacan 136,100 MXN
Tepic 138,200 MXN
Tijuana 176,800 MXN
Tlalnepantla de Baz 161,600 MXN
Tlaquepaque 152,000 MXN
Toluca 151,800 MXN
Tonala 138,200 MXN
Torreon 151,800 MXN
Tuxtla Gutierrez 152,000 MXN
Uruapan 134,600 MXN
Veracruz 154,700 MXN
Villa Nicolas Romero 143,200 MXN
Villahermosa 139,100 MXN
Xalapa 152,100 MXN
Xico 142,300 MXN
Zacatecas 105,800 MXN
Zamora de Hidalgo 108,340 MXN
Zapopan 161,600 MXN

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