Average Molecular and Cellular Biologist Salary in Mexico for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Molecular and Cellular Biologist 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 Molecular and Cellular Biologist Make in Mexico?

A Molecular and Cellular Biologist working in Mexico will typically earn around 819,000 MXN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 445,100 MXN to the highest average salary of 1,235,600 MXN.

Average Annual Salary
819,000 MXN
Average Monthly Salary
68,250 MXN

Lowest Annual Salary
445,100 MXN
Lowest Monthly Salary
37,091 MXN

Highest Annual Salary
1,235,600 MXN
Highest Monthly Salary
102,966 MXN

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

Molecular and Cellular Biologist 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 Molecular and Cellular Biologist Salaries in Mexico

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Molecular and Cellular Biologist can earn between 445,100 MXN and 1,235,600 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 a Molecular and Cellular Biologist in Mexico is 757,300 MXN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 757,300 MXN, and 50% of the population earn more than 757,300 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 Molecular and Cellular Biologist salary in Mexico, 25% of the population are earning less than 538,600 MXN while 75% of the population earn more than 538,600 MXN.

75% of the population earn less than 919,700 MXN, and 25% of the population earn more than 919,700 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.

Molecular and Cellular Biologist 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 molecular and cellular biologist 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 Molecular and Cellular Biologist in Mexico that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 516,100 MXN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Molecular and Cellular Biologist salary would increase to 649,700 MXN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Molecular and Cellular Biologist, the average salary would be 858,400 MXN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 1,009,600 MXN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Molecular and Cellular Biologist with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 1,116,700 MXN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Molecular and Cellular Biologist with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 1,187,900 MXN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
516,100 MXN
2-5 Years +26%
649,700 MXN
5-10 Years +32%
858,400 MXN
10-15 Years +18%
1,009,600 MXN
15-20 Years +11%
1,116,700 MXN
20+ Years +6%
1,187,900 MXN

Molecular and Cellular Biologist 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 Molecular and Cellular Biologist 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 Molecular and Cellular Biologist in Mexico with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 619,000 MXN.

  • Master's Degree. A Molecular and Cellular Biologist in Mexico with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 824,800 MXN.

  • PhD. A Molecular and Cellular Biologist in Mexico with a phd education can earn an average salary of 1,174,600 MXN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
619,000 MXN
Master's Degree +33%
824,800 MXN
PhD +42%
1,174,600 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.

Molecular and Cellular Biologist 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 molecular and cellular biologist will earn an average of 847,000 MXN, while a female molecular and cellular biologist will earn around 783,800 MXN.

This means that a male molecular and cellular biologist earns approximately 8% more than a female molecular and cellular biologist for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Mexico

Male
847,000 MXN
Female -8%
783,800 MXN

Molecular and Cellular Biologist 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 Molecular and Cellular Biologist in Mexico is around 12% 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 = ( 12 ÷ 19 ) × 12  = 8%

What this means is that a Molecular and Cellular Biologist 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%

Molecular and Cellular Biologist 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 Molecular and Cellular Biologist is a moderate bonus based job, with 53% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

47% 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 4% to 5%.

Received Bonus
53%
No Bonus
47%

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 Molecular and Cellular Biologist

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

Job Title Category Salary
Assistant Pharmacist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 340,000 MXN
Assistant Pharmacy Director Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 637,500 MXN
Associate Medical Affairs Director Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 899,900 MXN
Bioinformatics Scientist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 759,300 MXN
Bioinformatics Technician Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 366,200 MXN
Biological Scientist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 800,200 MXN
Biological Technician Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 357,700 MXN
Biomedical Engineer Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 357,300 MXN
Biomedical Engineering Director Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 650,700 MXN
Biostatistician Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 548,500 MXN
Biotechnologist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 548,800 MXN
Biotechnology Lead Data Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 412,000 MXN
Chemical Process Technician Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 369,300 MXN
Clinical Consultant Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 528,600 MXN
Clinical Data Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 500,100 MXN
Clinical Data Specialist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 478,000 MXN
Clinical Informatics Specialist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 407,300 MXN
Clinical Operations Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 741,500 MXN
Clinical Pharmacist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 533,100 MXN
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 627,900 MXN
Clinical Programmer Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 261,300 MXN
Clinical Project Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 478,000 MXN
Clinical Research Associate Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 444,300 MXN
Clinical Research Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 717,900 MXN
Clinical Study Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 637,500 MXN
Compliance Specialist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 535,900 MXN
Cytology Laboratory Technologist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 426,700 MXN
Cytotechnologist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 401,300 MXN
GCP Auditor Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 436,200 MXN
Hospital Pharmacy Technician Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 406,300 MXN
Manufacturing Engineer Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 433,400 MXN
Medical Affairs Director Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 846,500 MXN
Medical Representative Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 357,300 MXN
Medical Science Liaison Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 563,300 MXN
Nuclear Pharmacist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 553,400 MXN
Pharmaceutical Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 861,300 MXN
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Lead Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 971,200 MXN
Pharmaceutical Operations Excellence Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 861,300 MXN
Pharmaceutical Process Engineer Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 462,300 MXN
Pharmaceutical Production Assistant Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 572,200 MXN
Pharmaceutical Project Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 528,600 MXN
Pharmaceutical Quality Auditor Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 563,300 MXN
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Assistant Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 424,900 MXN
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 602,700 MXN
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Specialist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 480,600 MXN
Pharmaceutical Representative Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 353,600 MXN
Pharmaceutical Research Associate Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 548,800 MXN
Pharmaceutical Research Scientist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 768,900 MXN
Pharmaceutical Researcher Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 727,400 MXN
Pharmaceutical Sales and Marketing Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 626,800 MXN
Pharmaceutical Sales Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 767,400 MXN
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 352,000 MXN
Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 823,900 MXN
Pharmaceutical Team Leader Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 578,500 MXN
Pharmaceutical Technologist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 376,800 MXN
Pharmacist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 499,300 MXN
Pharmacy Aide Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 327,800 MXN
Pharmacy Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 731,700 MXN
Pharmacy Stock Controller Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 313,700 MXN
Pharmacy Technician Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 294,700 MXN
Records Management Coordinator Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 283,700 MXN
Shift Encapsulator Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 297,000 MXN
Staff Pharmacist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 510,300 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 988,600 MXN
Acuna 843,600 MXN
Aguascalientes 1,006,300 MXN
Boca del Rio 707,700 MXN
Buenavista 814,500 MXN
Campeche 786,600 MXN
Cancun 1,037,600 MXN
Celaya 953,300 MXN
Chalco 754,900 MXN
Chetumal 759,300 MXN
Chicoloapan 757,600 MXN
Chihuahua 1,099,800 MXN
Chilpancingo 805,900 MXN
Chimalhuacan 1,054,900 MXN
Cholula de Rivadabia 810,400 MXN
Ciudad Apodaca 972,200 MXN
Ciudad del Carmen 759,300 MXN
Ciudad Juarez 717,900 MXN
Ciudad Lopez Mateos 949,600 MXN
Ciudad Obregon 919,700 MXN
Ciudad Santa Catarina 874,300 MXN
Ciudad Valles 689,900 MXN
Ciudad Victoria 887,100 MXN
Coacalco 855,200 MXN
Coatzacoalcos 791,600 MXN
Colima 684,900 MXN
Cordoba 681,500 MXN
Cuautitlan Izcalli 996,600 MXN
Cuautla 710,500 MXN
Cuernavaca 893,500 MXN
Culiacan 1,074,200 MXN
Delicias 701,400 MXN
Durango 1,009,200 MXN
Ecatepec de Morelos 1,069,900 MXN
Ensenada 858,400 MXN
Fresnillo 691,200 MXN
General Escobedo 939,000 MXN
Gomez Palacio 844,600 MXN
Guadalajara 1,088,800 MXN
Guadalupe 1,004,500 MXN
Guaymas 642,800 MXN
Hermosillo 1,054,900 MXN
Hidalgo del Parral 650,700 MXN
Iguala 659,400 MXN
Irapuato 973,800 MXN
Ixtapaluca 938,100 MXN
Jiutepec 790,600 MXN
La Paz 836,800 MXN
Leon 1,113,700 MXN
Los Mochis 870,700 MXN
Los Reyes la Paz 840,800 MXN
Manzanillo 724,000 MXN
Matamoros 938,100 MXN
Mazatlan 917,700 MXN
Merida 1,004,400 MXN
Metepec 840,100 MXN
Mexicali 1,019,200 MXN
Mexico City 1,148,200 MXN
Minatitlan 659,400 MXN
Monclova 800,200 MXN
Monterrey 1,074,200 MXN
Morelia 987,200 MXN
Naucalpan 1,064,100 MXN
Navojoa 684,900 MXN
Nezahualcoyotl 1,124,200 MXN
Nogales 786,600 MXN
Nuevo Laredo 939,600 MXN
Oaxaca 868,400 MXN
Ojo de Agua 807,900 MXN
Orizaba 645,800 MXN
Pachuca 888,400 MXN
Piedras Negras 714,300 MXN
Playa del Carmen 739,500 MXN
Poza Rica 745,000 MXN
Puebla 1,116,700 MXN
Puerto Vallarta 829,000 MXN
Queretaro 1,048,100 MXN
Reynosa 962,900 MXN
Salamanca 767,400 MXN
Saltillo 1,079,600 MXN
San Cristobal de las Casas 814,100 MXN
San Juan del Rio 732,400 MXN
San Luis Potosi 1,041,900 MXN
San Luis Rio Colorado 748,600 MXN
San Nicolas de los Garza 1,004,500 MXN
San Pablo de las Salinas 798,900 MXN
San Pedro Garza Garcia 679,200 MXN
Soledad de Graciano Sanchez 866,900 MXN
Tampico 860,300 MXN
Tapachula 758,700 MXN
Tehuacan 862,400 MXN
Tepic 899,200 MXN
Tijuana 1,134,800 MXN
Tlalnepantla de Baz 1,050,100 MXN
Tlaquepaque 986,700 MXN
Toluca 966,100 MXN
Tonala 899,900 MXN
Torreon 966,100 MXN
Tuxtla Gutierrez 978,900 MXN
Uruapan 860,300 MXN
Veracruz 998,400 MXN
Villa Nicolas Romero 919,700 MXN
Villahermosa 888,400 MXN
Xalapa 979,300 MXN
Xico 927,000 MXN
Zacatecas 679,200 MXN
Zamora de Hidalgo 710,500 MXN
Zapopan 1,050,100 MXN

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