Average Manicurist and Pedicurist Salary in Mexico for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Manicurist and Pedicurist 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 Manicurist and Pedicurist Make in Mexico?

A Manicurist and Pedicurist working in Mexico will typically earn around 127,700 MXN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 58,440 MXN to the highest average salary of 195,200 MXN.

Average Annual Salary
127,700 MXN
Average Monthly Salary
10,641 MXN

Lowest Annual Salary
58,440 MXN
Lowest Monthly Salary
4,870 MXN

Highest Annual Salary
195,200 MXN
Highest Monthly Salary
16,266 MXN

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

Manicurist and Pedicurist 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 Manicurist and Pedicurist Salaries in Mexico

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Manicurist and Pedicurist can earn between 58,440 MXN and 195,200 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 Manicurist and Pedicurist in Mexico is 128,900 MXN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 128,900 MXN, and 50% of the population earn more than 128,900 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 Manicurist and Pedicurist salary in Mexico, 25% of the population are earning less than 83,900 MXN while 75% of the population earn more than 83,900 MXN.

75% of the population earn less than 172,200 MXN, and 25% of the population earn more than 172,200 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.

Manicurist and Pedicurist 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 manicurist and pedicurist 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 Manicurist and Pedicurist in Mexico that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 69,040 MXN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Manicurist and Pedicurist salary would increase to 99,340 MXN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Manicurist and Pedicurist, 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 159,500 MXN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Manicurist and Pedicurist with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 172,200 MXN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Manicurist and Pedicurist with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 189,300 MXN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
69,040 MXN
2-5 Years +42%
99,340 MXN
5-10 Years +31%
128,900 MXN
10-15 Years +23%
159,500 MXN
15-20 Years +6%
172,200 MXN
20+ Years +10%
189,300 MXN

Manicurist and Pedicurist 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 Manicurist and Pedicurist 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 Manicurist and Pedicurist in Mexico with a high school education can earn an average salary of 93,220 MXN.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Manicurist and Pedicurist in Mexico with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 161,600 MXN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
93,220 MXN
Certificate or Diploma +72%
161,600 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.

Manicurist and Pedicurist 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 manicurist and pedicurist will earn an average of 123,400 MXN, while a female manicurist and pedicurist will earn around 130,400 MXN.

This means that a male manicurist and pedicurist earns approximately 5% less than a female manicurist and pedicurist for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Mexico

Male
123,400 MXN
Female +5%
130,400 MXN

Manicurist and Pedicurist 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 Manicurist and Pedicurist 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 Manicurist and Pedicurist 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%

Manicurist and Pedicurist 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 Manicurist and Pedicurist is a moderate bonus based job, with 55% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

45% 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 6%.

Received Bonus
55%
No Bonus
45%

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 Manicurist and Pedicurist

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Manicurist and Pedicurist in Mexico.

Job Title Category Salary
Aromatherapist Fitness / Hair / Beauty 428,400 MXN
Art Therapist Fitness / Hair / Beauty 309,800 MXN
Assistant Spa Manager Fitness / Hair / Beauty 320,500 MXN
Beauty Advisor Fitness / Hair / Beauty 319,600 MXN
Beauty Educator Fitness / Hair / Beauty 376,800 MXN
Beauty Shop Coordinator Fitness / Hair / Beauty 221,500 MXN
Beauty Specialist Fitness / Hair / Beauty 325,900 MXN
Beauty Supply Manager Fitness / Hair / Beauty 514,300 MXN
Beauty Therapist Fitness / Hair / Beauty 320,500 MXN
Cosmetic Sales Fitness / Hair / Beauty 159,400 MXN
Cosmetologist Fitness / Hair / Beauty 267,100 MXN
Day Spa Manager Fitness / Hair / Beauty 588,500 MXN
Esthetician Fitness / Hair / Beauty 138,200 MXN
Fitness and Wellness Coordinator Fitness / Hair / Beauty 332,100 MXN
Fitness Instructor Fitness / Hair / Beauty 217,900 MXN
Grooming Salon Manager Fitness / Hair / Beauty 498,000 MXN
Hair Replacement Specialist Fitness / Hair / Beauty 499,300 MXN
Hair Stylist Fitness / Hair / Beauty 189,300 MXN
Health Coach Fitness / Hair / Beauty 399,900 MXN
Health Educator Fitness / Hair / Beauty 478,100 MXN
Massage Therapist Fitness / Hair / Beauty 246,200 MXN
Masseur Fitness / Hair / Beauty 197,600 MXN
Natural Remedy Consultant Fitness / Hair / Beauty 417,200 MXN
Naturopath and Acupuncturist Fitness / Hair / Beauty 172,200 MXN
Occupational Therapist Fitness / Hair / Beauty 263,100 MXN
Occupational Therapy Assistant Fitness / Hair / Beauty 187,300 MXN
Physical Therapy Attendant Fitness / Hair / Beauty 183,600 MXN
Recreational Therapist Fitness / Hair / Beauty 245,300 MXN
Salon Assistant Fitness / Hair / Beauty 175,900 MXN
Salon Manager Fitness / Hair / Beauty 510,000 MXN
Spa Manager Fitness / Hair / Beauty 590,200 MXN
Spa Supervisor Fitness / Hair / Beauty 454,900 MXN
Sport and Recreation Manager Fitness / Hair / Beauty 571,300 MXN
Tattoo Artist Fitness / Hair / Beauty 152,100 MXN
Weight Loss Consultant Fitness / Hair / Beauty 535,800 MXN
Yoga Instructor Fitness / Hair / Beauty 366,200 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 142,300 MXN
Acuna 111,240 MXN
Aguascalientes 142,300 MXN
Boca del Rio 107,680 MXN
Buenavista 117,380 MXN
Campeche 116,780 MXN
Cancun 148,300 MXN
Celaya 130,400 MXN
Chalco 107,380 MXN
Chetumal 107,320 MXN
Chicoloapan 105,980 MXN
Chihuahua 159,100 MXN
Chilpancingo 109,740 MXN
Chimalhuacan 148,300 MXN
Cholula de Rivadabia 113,840 MXN
Ciudad Apodaca 134,600 MXN
Ciudad del Carmen 105,440 MXN
Ciudad Juarez 106,160 MXN
Ciudad Lopez Mateos 128,900 MXN
Ciudad Obregon 119,900 MXN
Ciudad Santa Catarina 120,880 MXN
Ciudad Valles 96,680 MXN
Ciudad Victoria 119,860 MXN
Coacalco 128,900 MXN
Coatzacoalcos 119,500 MXN
Colima 97,640 MXN
Cordoba 105,980 MXN
Cuautitlan Izcalli 142,300 MXN
Cuautla 104,600 MXN
Cuernavaca 128,500 MXN
Culiacan 151,800 MXN
Delicias 95,980 MXN
Durango 134,600 MXN
Ecatepec de Morelos 154,700 MXN
Ensenada 119,700 MXN
Fresnillo 95,860 MXN
General Escobedo 136,200 MXN
Gomez Palacio 119,700 MXN
Guadalajara 154,700 MXN
Guadalupe 138,200 MXN
Guaymas 96,540 MXN
Hermosillo 146,200 MXN
Hidalgo del Parral 94,900 MXN
Iguala 96,720 MXN
Irapuato 134,600 MXN
Ixtapaluca 130,400 MXN
Jiutepec 108,120 MXN
La Paz 111,240 MXN
Leon 158,700 MXN
Los Mochis 125,100 MXN
Los Reyes la Paz 123,400 MXN
Manzanillo 98,440 MXN
Matamoros 130,400 MXN
Mazatlan 128,900 MXN
Merida 142,300 MXN
Metepec 111,920 MXN
Mexicali 143,200 MXN
Mexico City 154,700 MXN
Minatitlan 94,800 MXN
Monclova 118,380 MXN
Monterrey 157,600 MXN
Morelia 138,800 MXN
Naucalpan 157,600 MXN
Navojoa 91,660 MXN
Nezahualcoyotl 157,600 MXN
Nogales 115,940 MXN
Nuevo Laredo 128,900 MXN
Oaxaca 115,600 MXN
Ojo de Agua 117,100 MXN
Orizaba 93,100 MXN
Pachuca 117,100 MXN
Piedras Negras 106,740 MXN
Playa del Carmen 104,620 MXN
Poza Rica 105,880 MXN
Puebla 157,600 MXN
Puerto Vallarta 106,960 MXN
Queretaro 142,300 MXN
Reynosa 146,200 MXN
Salamanca 106,780 MXN
Saltillo 146,200 MXN
San Cristobal de las Casas 110,380 MXN
San Juan del Rio 96,500 MXN
San Luis Potosi 138,800 MXN
San Luis Rio Colorado 109,740 MXN
San Nicolas de los Garza 142,300 MXN
San Pablo de las Salinas 110,120 MXN
San Pedro Garza Garcia 92,240 MXN
Soledad de Graciano Sanchez 119,700 MXN
Tampico 128,500 MXN
Tapachula 115,640 MXN
Tehuacan 118,800 MXN
Tepic 130,400 MXN
Tijuana 154,700 MXN
Tlalnepantla de Baz 138,200 MXN
Tlaquepaque 143,200 MXN
Toluca 128,900 MXN
Tonala 128,900 MXN
Torreon 143,200 MXN
Tuxtla Gutierrez 142,300 MXN
Uruapan 119,700 MXN
Veracruz 128,500 MXN
Villa Nicolas Romero 119,900 MXN
Villahermosa 130,400 MXN
Xalapa 130,400 MXN
Xico 130,400 MXN
Zacatecas 91,660 MXN
Zamora de Hidalgo 103,440 MXN
Zapopan 158,700 MXN

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