Average Line Cook Salary in Mexico for 2024

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

A Line Cook working in Mexico will typically earn around 233,900 MXN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 123,400 MXN to the highest average salary of 359,900 MXN.

Average Annual Salary
233,900 MXN
Average Monthly Salary
19,491 MXN

Lowest Annual Salary
123,400 MXN
Lowest Monthly Salary
10,283 MXN

Highest Annual Salary
359,900 MXN
Highest Monthly Salary
29,991 MXN

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

Line Cook 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 Line Cook Salaries in Mexico

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Line Cook can earn between 123,400 MXN and 359,900 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 Line Cook in Mexico is 225,300 MXN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 225,300 MXN, and 50% of the population earn more than 225,300 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 Line Cook salary in Mexico, 25% of the population are earning less than 157,600 MXN while 75% of the population earn more than 157,600 MXN.

75% of the population earn less than 281,500 MXN, and 25% of the population earn more than 281,500 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.

Line Cook 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 line cook 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 Line Cook in Mexico that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 138,200 MXN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Line Cook salary would increase to 187,500 MXN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Line Cook, the average salary would be 240,500 MXN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 294,700 MXN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Line Cook with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 319,600 MXN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Line Cook with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 339,100 MXN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
138,200 MXN
2-5 Years +34%
187,500 MXN
5-10 Years +30%
240,500 MXN
10-15 Years +21%
294,700 MXN
15-20 Years +9%
319,600 MXN
20+ Years +5%
339,100 MXN

Line Cook 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 Line Cook 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 Line Cook in Mexico with a high school education can earn an average salary of 172,200 MXN.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Line Cook in Mexico with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 294,700 MXN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
172,200 MXN
Certificate or Diploma +68%
294,700 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.

Line Cook 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 line cook will earn an average of 247,800 MXN, while a female line cook will earn around 225,300 MXN.

This means that a male line cook earns approximately 10% more than a female line cook for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Mexico

Male
247,800 MXN
Female -10%
225,300 MXN

Line Cook 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 Line Cook 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 Line Cook 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%

Line Cook 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 Line Cook is a low bonus based job, with 26% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

74% 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 1% to 3%.

Received Bonus
26%
No Bonus
74%

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 Line Cook

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

Job Title Category Salary
All Rounder Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 158,700 MXN
Assistant Executive Housekeeper Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 119,900 MXN
Assistant Food and Beverage Controller Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 227,600 MXN
Assistant Food and Beverage Director Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 500,100 MXN
Assistant Hospitality Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 565,100 MXN
Assistant Storekeeper Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 104,500 MXN
Assistant Tour Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 252,300 MXN
Baker and Pastrycook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 143,200 MXN
Bakery Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 290,800 MXN
Bakery Superintendent Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 192,600 MXN
Banquet Captain Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 161,600 MXN
Banquet Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 210,500 MXN
Banquet Server Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 124,400 MXN
Bar Attendant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 139,100 MXN
Bar Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 259,100 MXN
Bar Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 187,500 MXN
Barista Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 163,800 MXN
Bartender Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 152,300 MXN
Bellman Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 123,400 MXN
Beverage Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 325,900 MXN
Bistro Attendant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 134,600 MXN
Buffet Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 239,000 MXN
Buffet Host Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 124,400 MXN
Buffet Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 290,800 MXN
Butcher and Slaughterer Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 113,280 MXN
Cafeteria Assistant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 128,900 MXN
Cafeteria Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 239,300 MXN
Cafeteria Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 174,000 MXN
Cake Decorator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 154,700 MXN
Casino Shift Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 459,300 MXN
Chain Store Customer Support Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 204,000 MXN
Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 238,900 MXN
Chef De Cuisine Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 351,900 MXN
Club Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 480,300 MXN
Cluster Director Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 615,000 MXN
Cluster Revenue Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 450,300 MXN
Cocktail Server Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 139,100 MXN
Coffee Shop Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 451,000 MXN
Concierge Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 115,220 MXN
Confectionery Baker Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 152,100 MXN
Conference and Sales Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 228,000 MXN
Conference Services Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 281,500 MXN
Cook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 207,800 MXN
Corporate Sous Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 351,900 MXN
Corporate Travel Consultant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 375,200 MXN
Croupier Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 167,100 MXN
Culinary Assistant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 116,420 MXN
Culinary Associate Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 107,960 MXN
Demi Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 249,600 MXN
Dietary Aide Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 240,500 MXN
Dining Room Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 222,300 MXN
Dishwasher Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 101,980 MXN
Duty Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 308,300 MXN
Events Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 192,000 MXN
Executive Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 297,000 MXN
Executive Pastry Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 227,600 MXN
Fast Food Cook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 204,700 MXN
Fast Food Shift Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 218,900 MXN
Fine Dining Cook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 371,100 MXN
Fine Dining Restaurant Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 351,900 MXN
Fleet Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 629,800 MXN
Food and Beverage Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 450,300 MXN
Food Consultant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 385,300 MXN
Food Safety Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 296,000 MXN
Food Server Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 124,400 MXN
Food Service Director Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 487,600 MXN
Food Service Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 528,500 MXN
Food Service Sales Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 296,000 MXN
Food Service Worker Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 119,900 MXN
Front Desk Agent Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 150,000 MXN
Front Desk Clerk Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 152,300 MXN
Front Office Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 257,700 MXN
Guest Service Executive Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 430,000 MXN
Guest Service Representative Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 169,000 MXN
Head Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 314,500 MXN
Head Concierge Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 205,700 MXN
Hospitality Director Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 754,900 MXN
Hostess / Host Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 148,300 MXN
Hotel Desk Clerk Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 143,200 MXN
Hotel Maid Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 104,060 MXN
Hotel Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 751,700 MXN
Hotel Sales Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 518,300 MXN
Hotel Service Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 398,300 MXN
Hotel Staff Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 138,200 MXN
Inventory Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 161,600 MXN
Kitchen Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 253,400 MXN
Kitchen Staff Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 128,500 MXN
Kitchen Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 207,800 MXN
Luggage Porter Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 105,980 MXN
Motel Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 404,600 MXN
Pastry Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 205,700 MXN
Pastrycooking and Baking Assistant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 142,300 MXN
Production Operator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 205,700 MXN
Quality, Health and Safety Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 228,000 MXN
Receptionist Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 151,800 MXN
Regional Restaurant Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 559,000 MXN
Restaurant Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 492,700 MXN
Restaurant Server Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 125,100 MXN
Room Reservations Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 459,300 MXN
Room Service Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 454,300 MXN
Sous Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 271,300 MXN
Special Events Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 301,300 MXN
Supervisor of Food Services Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 349,300 MXN
Tour Consultant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 365,400 MXN
Tour Guide Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 239,300 MXN
Tour Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 315,700 MXN
Travel Agent Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 246,200 MXN
Travel Consultant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 365,400 MXN
Waiter / Waitress Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 125,700 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 277,400 MXN
Acuna 207,700 MXN
Aguascalientes 292,000 MXN
Boca del Rio 196,800 MXN
Buenavista 209,700 MXN
Campeche 227,600 MXN
Cancun 283,400 MXN
Celaya 252,300 MXN
Chalco 195,200 MXN
Chetumal 192,600 MXN
Chicoloapan 207,700 MXN
Chihuahua 296,000 MXN
Chilpancingo 217,900 MXN
Chimalhuacan 257,700 MXN
Cholula de Rivadabia 207,700 MXN
Ciudad Apodaca 246,500 MXN
Ciudad del Carmen 204,700 MXN
Ciudad Juarez 200,000 MXN
Ciudad Lopez Mateos 251,500 MXN
Ciudad Obregon 233,600 MXN
Ciudad Santa Catarina 240,500 MXN
Ciudad Valles 181,600 MXN
Ciudad Victoria 227,600 MXN
Coacalco 245,300 MXN
Coatzacoalcos 210,500 MXN
Colima 187,500 MXN
Cordoba 190,500 MXN
Cuautitlan Izcalli 265,000 MXN
Cuautla 187,500 MXN
Cuernavaca 239,300 MXN
Culiacan 272,800 MXN
Delicias 180,300 MXN
Durango 263,200 MXN
Ecatepec de Morelos 305,600 MXN
Ensenada 239,000 MXN
Fresnillo 180,500 MXN
General Escobedo 246,200 MXN
Gomez Palacio 231,000 MXN
Guadalajara 279,400 MXN
Guadalupe 267,100 MXN
Guaymas 180,500 MXN
Hermosillo 273,300 MXN
Hidalgo del Parral 181,600 MXN
Iguala 189,300 MXN
Irapuato 239,000 MXN
Ixtapaluca 243,000 MXN
Jiutepec 208,600 MXN
La Paz 209,700 MXN
Leon 275,500 MXN
Los Mochis 231,000 MXN
Los Reyes la Paz 221,500 MXN
Manzanillo 189,300 MXN
Matamoros 265,000 MXN
Mazatlan 252,300 MXN
Merida 268,900 MXN
Metepec 204,000 MXN
Mexicali 263,900 MXN
Mexico City 297,000 MXN
Minatitlan 169,000 MXN
Monclova 207,700 MXN
Monterrey 297,000 MXN
Morelia 275,500 MXN
Naucalpan 286,400 MXN
Navojoa 172,200 MXN
Nezahualcoyotl 277,400 MXN
Nogales 218,900 MXN
Nuevo Laredo 257,700 MXN
Oaxaca 216,800 MXN
Ojo de Agua 216,800 MXN
Orizaba 172,200 MXN
Pachuca 225,300 MXN
Piedras Negras 201,100 MXN
Playa del Carmen 183,700 MXN
Poza Rica 204,000 MXN
Puebla 283,700 MXN
Puerto Vallarta 207,700 MXN
Queretaro 263,100 MXN
Reynosa 259,100 MXN
Salamanca 197,600 MXN
Saltillo 275,500 MXN
San Cristobal de las Casas 209,700 MXN
San Juan del Rio 194,600 MXN
San Luis Potosi 273,000 MXN
San Luis Rio Colorado 192,000 MXN
San Nicolas de los Garza 265,000 MXN
San Pablo de las Salinas 210,500 MXN
San Pedro Garza Garcia 183,600 MXN
Soledad de Graciano Sanchez 227,600 MXN
Tampico 227,600 MXN
Tapachula 212,500 MXN
Tehuacan 232,400 MXN
Tepic 237,400 MXN
Tijuana 290,800 MXN
Tlalnepantla de Baz 275,800 MXN
Tlaquepaque 271,300 MXN
Toluca 253,400 MXN
Tonala 249,600 MXN
Torreon 266,000 MXN
Tuxtla Gutierrez 263,200 MXN
Uruapan 232,400 MXN
Veracruz 257,700 MXN
Villa Nicolas Romero 227,600 MXN
Villahermosa 239,300 MXN
Xalapa 246,500 MXN
Xico 247,800 MXN
Zacatecas 183,600 MXN
Zamora de Hidalgo 194,600 MXN
Zapopan 288,100 MXN

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