Average Magistrate Judge Salary in Mexico for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Magistrate Judge 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 Magistrate Judge Make in Mexico?

A Magistrate Judge working in Mexico will typically earn around 1,212,800 MXN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 628,000 MXN to the highest average salary of 1,846,200 MXN.

Average Annual Salary
1,212,800 MXN
Average Monthly Salary
101,066 MXN

Lowest Annual Salary
628,000 MXN
Lowest Monthly Salary
52,333 MXN

Highest Annual Salary
1,846,200 MXN
Highest Monthly Salary
153,850 MXN

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

Magistrate Judge 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 Magistrate Judge Salaries in Mexico

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Magistrate Judge can earn between 628,000 MXN and 1,846,200 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 Magistrate Judge in Mexico is 1,159,900 MXN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 1,159,900 MXN, and 50% of the population earn more than 1,159,900 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 Magistrate Judge salary in Mexico, 25% of the population are earning less than 805,900 MXN while 75% of the population earn more than 805,900 MXN.

75% of the population earn less than 1,440,700 MXN, and 25% of the population earn more than 1,440,700 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.

Magistrate Judge 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 magistrate judge 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 Magistrate Judge in Mexico that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 714,600 MXN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Magistrate Judge salary would increase to 957,800 MXN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Magistrate Judge, the average salary would be 1,249,900 MXN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 1,500,800 MXN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Magistrate Judge with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 1,645,600 MXN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Magistrate Judge with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 1,728,900 MXN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
714,600 MXN
2-5 Years +34%
957,800 MXN
5-10 Years +30%
1,249,900 MXN
10-15 Years +21%
1,500,800 MXN
15-20 Years +9%
1,645,600 MXN
20+ Years +5%
1,728,900 MXN

Magistrate Judge 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 Magistrate Judge 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 Magistrate Judge in Mexico with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 918,600 MXN.

  • Master's Degree. A Magistrate Judge in Mexico with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 1,138,300 MXN.

  • PhD. A Magistrate Judge in Mexico with a phd education can earn an average salary of 1,825,000 MXN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
918,600 MXN
Master's Degree +24%
1,138,300 MXN
PhD +60%
1,825,000 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.

Magistrate Judge 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 magistrate judge will earn an average of 1,273,300 MXN, while a female magistrate judge will earn around 1,161,000 MXN.

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

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Mexico

Male
1,273,300 MXN
Female -10%
1,161,000 MXN

Magistrate Judge 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 Magistrate Judge in Mexico is around 13% 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 = ( 13 ÷ 19 ) × 12  = 8%

What this means is that a Magistrate Judge 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%

Magistrate Judge 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 Magistrate Judge is a moderate bonus based job, with 57% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

43% 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 3% to 5%.

Received Bonus
57%
No Bonus
43%

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 Magistrate Judge

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Magistrate Judge 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 Consultant Legal 483,400 MXN
Legal Consultant Legal 492,700 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
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 1,428,800 MXN
Acuna 1,116,700 MXN
Aguascalientes 1,440,700 MXN
Boca del Rio 983,100 MXN
Buenavista 1,109,200 MXN
Campeche 1,122,500 MXN
Cancun 1,450,700 MXN
Celaya 1,273,300 MXN
Chalco 1,102,100 MXN
Chetumal 995,200 MXN
Chicoloapan 1,083,500 MXN
Chihuahua 1,583,700 MXN
Chilpancingo 1,124,200 MXN
Chimalhuacan 1,440,700 MXN
Cholula de Rivadabia 1,080,400 MXN
Ciudad Apodaca 1,296,900 MXN
Ciudad del Carmen 1,099,800 MXN
Ciudad Juarez 1,065,800 MXN
Ciudad Lopez Mateos 1,417,600 MXN
Ciudad Obregon 1,283,600 MXN
Ciudad Santa Catarina 1,273,300 MXN
Ciudad Valles 979,600 MXN
Ciudad Victoria 1,273,300 MXN
Coacalco 1,259,300 MXN
Coatzacoalcos 1,116,700 MXN
Colima 983,100 MXN
Cordoba 965,800 MXN
Cuautitlan Izcalli 1,417,600 MXN
Cuautla 1,064,100 MXN
Cuernavaca 1,259,300 MXN
Culiacan 1,487,200 MXN
Delicias 986,700 MXN
Durango 1,440,700 MXN
Ecatepec de Morelos 1,570,900 MXN
Ensenada 1,273,300 MXN
Fresnillo 955,800 MXN
General Escobedo 1,306,100 MXN
Gomez Palacio 1,273,300 MXN
Guadalajara 1,560,800 MXN
Guadalupe 1,380,400 MXN
Guaymas 957,800 MXN
Hermosillo 1,440,700 MXN
Hidalgo del Parral 948,900 MXN
Iguala 965,800 MXN
Irapuato 1,296,900 MXN
Ixtapaluca 1,273,300 MXN
Jiutepec 1,097,500 MXN
La Paz 1,152,700 MXN
Leon 1,583,700 MXN
Los Mochis 1,172,800 MXN
Los Reyes la Paz 1,157,300 MXN
Manzanillo 986,700 MXN
Matamoros 1,417,600 MXN
Mazatlan 1,273,300 MXN
Merida 1,417,600 MXN
Metepec 1,152,700 MXN
Mexicali 1,417,600 MXN
Mexico City 1,560,800 MXN
Minatitlan 946,800 MXN
Monclova 1,116,700 MXN
Monterrey 1,560,800 MXN
Morelia 1,391,600 MXN
Naucalpan 1,560,800 MXN
Navojoa 939,600 MXN
Nezahualcoyotl 1,560,800 MXN
Nogales 1,113,700 MXN
Nuevo Laredo 1,273,300 MXN
Oaxaca 1,235,600 MXN
Ojo de Agua 1,192,500 MXN
Orizaba 938,700 MXN
Pachuca 1,224,800 MXN
Piedras Negras 1,080,400 MXN
Playa del Carmen 1,050,100 MXN
Poza Rica 1,088,600 MXN
Puebla 1,570,900 MXN
Puerto Vallarta 1,122,300 MXN
Queretaro 1,417,600 MXN
Reynosa 1,428,800 MXN
Salamanca 1,097,500 MXN
Saltillo 1,440,700 MXN
San Cristobal de las Casas 1,136,700 MXN
San Juan del Rio 983,100 MXN
San Luis Potosi 1,405,700 MXN
San Luis Rio Colorado 1,004,400 MXN
San Nicolas de los Garza 1,391,600 MXN
San Pablo de las Salinas 1,129,700 MXN
San Pedro Garza Garcia 931,700 MXN
Soledad de Graciano Sanchez 1,141,000 MXN
Tampico 1,249,900 MXN
Tapachula 1,097,500 MXN
Tehuacan 1,249,900 MXN
Tepic 1,273,300 MXN
Tijuana 1,560,800 MXN
Tlalnepantla de Baz 1,380,400 MXN
Tlaquepaque 1,405,700 MXN
Toluca 1,417,600 MXN
Tonala 1,273,300 MXN
Torreon 1,417,600 MXN
Tuxtla Gutierrez 1,417,600 MXN
Uruapan 1,259,300 MXN
Veracruz 1,405,700 MXN
Villa Nicolas Romero 1,283,600 MXN
Villahermosa 1,273,300 MXN
Xalapa 1,283,600 MXN
Xico 1,273,300 MXN
Zacatecas 949,600 MXN
Zamora de Hidalgo 962,900 MXN
Zapopan 1,583,700 MXN

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