Average Legal Consultant Salary in Mexico for 2024

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

A Legal Consultant working in Mexico will typically earn around 483,400 MXN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 228,500 MXN to the highest average salary of 761,400 MXN.

Average Annual Salary
483,400 MXN
Average Monthly Salary
40,283 MXN

Lowest Annual Salary
228,500 MXN
Lowest Monthly Salary
19,041 MXN

Highest Annual Salary
761,400 MXN
Highest Monthly Salary
63,450 MXN

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

Legal Consultant 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 Legal Consultant Salaries in Mexico

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Legal Consultant can earn between 228,500 MXN and 761,400 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 Legal Consultant in Mexico is 510,200 MXN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 510,200 MXN, and 50% of the population earn more than 510,200 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 Legal Consultant salary in Mexico, 25% of the population are earning less than 332,500 MXN while 75% of the population earn more than 332,500 MXN.

75% of the population earn less than 675,100 MXN, and 25% of the population earn more than 675,100 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.

Legal Consultant 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 legal consultant 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 Legal Consultant in Mexico that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 263,200 MXN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Legal Consultant salary would increase to 361,600 MXN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Legal Consultant, the average salary would be 513,300 MXN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 625,000 MXN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Legal Consultant with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 659,200 MXN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Legal Consultant with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 719,100 MXN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
263,200 MXN
2-5 Years +38%
361,600 MXN
5-10 Years +42%
513,300 MXN
10-15 Years +22%
625,000 MXN
15-20 Years +6%
659,200 MXN
20+ Years +9%
719,100 MXN

Legal Consultant 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 Legal Consultant in Mexico based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Legal Consultant in Mexico with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 361,600 MXN.

  • Master's Degree. A Legal Consultant in Mexico with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 659,200 MXN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
361,600 MXN
Master's Degree +83%
659,200 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.

Legal Consultant 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 legal consultant will earn an average of 513,300 MXN, while a female legal consultant will earn around 457,300 MXN.

This means that a male legal consultant earns approximately 12% more than a female legal consultant for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Mexico

Male
513,300 MXN
Female -12%
457,300 MXN

Legal Consultant 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 Legal Consultant in Mexico is around 11% 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 = ( 11 ÷ 18 ) × 12  = 7%

What this means is that a Legal Consultant 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%

Legal Consultant 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 Legal Consultant is a moderate bonus based job, with 58% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

42% 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 2% to 7%.

Received Bonus
58%
No Bonus
42%

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 Legal Consultant

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

Job Title Category Salary
Administrative Law Judge Legal 1,113,100 MXN
Arbitrator Legal 510,200 MXN
Associate Attorney Legal 525,700 MXN
Attorney Legal 745,000 MXN
Bailiff Legal 247,800 MXN
Barrister Legal 214,000 MXN
Candidate Attorney Legal 445,100 MXN
Conciliator Legal 406,300 MXN
Contracts Associate Legal 245,300 MXN
Contracts Manager Legal 447,300 MXN
Contracts Negotiator Legal 351,900 MXN
Contracts Specialist Legal 254,700 MXN
Conveyancing Secretary Legal 209,500 MXN
Corporate Counsel Legal 544,800 MXN
Counsel Legal 562,600 MXN
Court Clerk Legal 176,800 MXN
Court Judicial Assistant Legal 308,900 MXN
Court Liaison Specialist Legal 335,100 MXN
Court Reporter Legal 288,700 MXN
Court Representative Legal 239,000 MXN
Crown Prosecution Service Lawyer Legal 1,130,800 MXN
General Counsel Legal 993,600 MXN
Immigration Executive Legal 562,600 MXN
In House Counsel Legal 548,800 MXN
Intellectual Property Specialist Legal 375,200 MXN
Judge Advocate Legal 874,500 MXN
Law Clerk Legal 175,900 MXN
Lawyer Legal 798,900 MXN
Legal Administrative Assistant Legal 205,700 MXN
Legal Advisor Legal 475,700 MXN
Legal Assistant Legal 208,600 MXN
Legal Associate Legal 375,200 MXN
Legal Counsel Legal 541,700 MXN
Legal Editor Legal 375,200 MXN
Legal Executive Legal 751,100 MXN
Legal Executive Secretary Legal 212,500 MXN
Legal IP Officer Legal 197,600 MXN
Legal Officer Legal 232,900 MXN
Legal Secretary Legal 217,900 MXN
Legal Services Director Legal 931,700 MXN
Legal Services Manager Legal 858,100 MXN
Legal Support Worker Legal 157,600 MXN
Legislative Liaison Legal 385,300 MXN
Litigation Attorney Legal 975,700 MXN
Litigation Paralegal Legal 464,900 MXN
Magistrate Judge Legal 1,212,800 MXN
Paralegal Legal 312,400 MXN
Patent Attorney Legal 596,100 MXN
Staff Attorney Legal 592,600 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 595,600 MXN
Acuna 455,950 MXN
Aguascalientes 603,800 MXN
Boca del Rio 401,000 MXN
Buenavista 442,250 MXN
Campeche 472,500 MXN
Cancun 570,000 MXN
Celaya 518,650 MXN
Chalco 410,600 MXN
Chetumal 408,300 MXN
Chicoloapan 428,350 MXN
Chihuahua 602,950 MXN
Chilpancingo 442,200 MXN
Chimalhuacan 567,150 MXN
Cholula de Rivadabia 429,350 MXN
Ciudad Apodaca 533,850 MXN
Ciudad del Carmen 432,850 MXN
Ciudad Juarez 428,150 MXN
Ciudad Lopez Mateos 530,250 MXN
Ciudad Obregon 495,750 MXN
Ciudad Santa Catarina 510,100 MXN
Ciudad Valles 397,650 MXN
Ciudad Victoria 488,000 MXN
Coacalco 508,250 MXN
Coatzacoalcos 447,300 MXN
Colima 399,500 MXN
Cordoba 395,100 MXN
Cuautitlan Izcalli 555,100 MXN
Cuautla 396,100 MXN
Cuernavaca 513,050 MXN
Culiacan 587,100 MXN
Delicias 378,000 MXN
Durango 566,250 MXN
Ecatepec de Morelos 634,800 MXN
Ensenada 514,400 MXN
Fresnillo 388,150 MXN
General Escobedo 528,950 MXN
Gomez Palacio 485,250 MXN
Guadalajara 601,400 MXN
Guadalupe 581,500 MXN
Guaymas 385,300 MXN
Hermosillo 569,900 MXN
Hidalgo del Parral 382,550 MXN
Iguala 389,500 MXN
Irapuato 526,500 MXN
Ixtapaluca 516,800 MXN
Jiutepec 431,800 MXN
La Paz 457,000 MXN
Leon 604,750 MXN
Los Mochis 492,700 MXN
Los Reyes la Paz 486,550 MXN
Manzanillo 398,100 MXN
Matamoros 553,050 MXN
Mazatlan 518,100 MXN
Merida 563,300 MXN
Metepec 451,700 MXN
Mexicali 564,750 MXN
Mexico City 631,550 MXN
Minatitlan 361,650 MXN
Monclova 443,250 MXN
Monterrey 628,900 MXN
Morelia 582,000 MXN
Naucalpan 597,100 MXN
Navojoa 360,100 MXN
Nezahualcoyotl 597,950 MXN
Nogales 464,300 MXN
Nuevo Laredo 548,000 MXN
Oaxaca 472,200 MXN
Ojo de Agua 469,150 MXN
Orizaba 363,500 MXN
Pachuca 469,000 MXN
Piedras Negras 421,000 MXN
Playa del Carmen 401,800 MXN
Poza Rica 428,600 MXN
Puebla 602,850 MXN
Puerto Vallarta 441,950 MXN
Queretaro 560,150 MXN
Reynosa 558,700 MXN
Salamanca 430,800 MXN
Saltillo 572,600 MXN
San Cristobal de las Casas 443,950 MXN
San Juan del Rio 398,900 MXN
San Luis Potosi 589,550 MXN
San Luis Rio Colorado 410,350 MXN
San Nicolas de los Garza 545,650 MXN
San Pablo de las Salinas 444,750 MXN
San Pedro Garza Garcia 379,700 MXN
Soledad de Graciano Sanchez 479,300 MXN
Tampico 480,900 MXN
Tapachula 457,350 MXN
Tehuacan 474,600 MXN
Tepic 517,600 MXN
Tijuana 600,000 MXN
Tlalnepantla de Baz 580,800 MXN
Tlaquepaque 555,850 MXN
Toluca 527,000 MXN
Tonala 523,900 MXN
Torreon 557,500 MXN
Tuxtla Gutierrez 556,900 MXN
Uruapan 480,800 MXN
Veracruz 547,750 MXN
Villa Nicolas Romero 489,550 MXN
Villahermosa 520,200 MXN
Xalapa 525,250 MXN
Xico 518,850 MXN
Zacatecas 386,300 MXN
Zamora de Hidalgo 414,300 MXN
Zapopan 604,550 MXN

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