Average Musician Salary in Mexico for 2024

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

A Musician working in Mexico will typically earn around 272,800 MXN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 139,100 MXN to the highest average salary of 417,200 MXN.

Average Annual Salary
272,800 MXN
Average Monthly Salary
22,733 MXN

Lowest Annual Salary
139,100 MXN
Lowest Monthly Salary
11,591 MXN

Highest Annual Salary
417,200 MXN
Highest Monthly Salary
34,766 MXN

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

Musician 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 Musician Salaries in Mexico

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Musician can earn between 139,100 MXN and 417,200 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 Musician in Mexico is 265,000 MXN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 265,000 MXN, and 50% of the population earn more than 265,000 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 Musician salary in Mexico, 25% of the population are earning less than 181,600 MXN while 75% of the population earn more than 181,600 MXN.

75% of the population earn less than 335,100 MXN, and 25% of the population earn more than 335,100 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.

Musician 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 musician 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 Musician in Mexico that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 154,700 MXN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Musician salary would increase to 204,700 MXN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Musician, the average salary would be 282,300 MXN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 340,400 MXN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Musician with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 369,900 MXN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Musician with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 398,300 MXN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
154,700 MXN
2-5 Years +31%
204,700 MXN
5-10 Years +40%
282,300 MXN
10-15 Years +20%
340,400 MXN
15-20 Years +9%
369,900 MXN
20+ Years +8%
398,300 MXN

Musician 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 Musician 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 Musician in Mexico with a high school education can earn an average salary of 187,500 MXN.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Musician in Mexico with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 212,500 MXN.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Musician in Mexico with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 301,800 MXN.

  • Master's Degree. A Musician in Mexico with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 385,300 MXN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
187,500 MXN
Certificate or Diploma +15%
212,500 MXN
Bachelor's Degree +41%
301,800 MXN
Master's Degree +29%
385,300 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.

Musician 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 musician will earn an average of 290,800 MXN, while a female musician will earn around 252,300 MXN.

This means that a male musician earns approximately 15% more than a female musician for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Mexico

Male
290,800 MXN
Female -15%
252,300 MXN

Musician 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 Musician in Mexico is around 11% every 17 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 ÷ 17 ) × 12  = 8%

What this means is that a Musician 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%

Musician 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 Musician is a low bonus based job, with 28% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

72% 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
28%
No Bonus
72%

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 Musician

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

Job Title Category Salary
3D Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 354,000 MXN
3D Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 325,600 MXN
3D Generalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 283,700 MXN
3D Visualization Specialist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 369,300 MXN
Acrobatic Rigger Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 239,000 MXN
Actor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 493,000 MXN
Art Administrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 367,200 MXN
Art Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 459,700 MXN
Art Lead Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 457,300 MXN
Associate Media Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 403,100 MXN
Associate Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 496,100 MXN
Broadcast and Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 307,400 MXN
Broadcast Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 263,900 MXN
Broadcast News Analyst Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 385,300 MXN
Broadcast Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 221,500 MXN
Broadcasting Journalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 444,300 MXN
Broadcasting Presenter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 489,500 MXN
Camera Equipment Repairer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 258,400 MXN
Camera Operator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 231,000 MXN
Cartoonist / Animator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 361,600 MXN
CAS Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 384,200 MXN
Censorship Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 430,000 MXN
Choreographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 311,700 MXN
Colorist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 189,300 MXN
Communications Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 551,200 MXN
Correspondent Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 394,800 MXN
Dance Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 372,600 MXN
Dancer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 311,700 MXN
Director of Photography Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 394,500 MXN
Disc Jockey Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 237,400 MXN
Editorial Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 201,100 MXN
Events Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 378,300 MXN
Graphic Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 261,300 MXN
Illustrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 275,500 MXN
Industrial Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 237,400 MXN
Instructional Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 245,300 MXN
Journalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 455,400 MXN
Makeup Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 258,400 MXN
Media Design Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 615,300 MXN
Media Equipment Operator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 209,700 MXN
Media Operations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 518,900 MXN
Media Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 335,100 MXN
Media Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 472,000 MXN
Media Product Development Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 602,700 MXN
Media Production Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 610,100 MXN
Media Program Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 714,300 MXN
Media Relation Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 658,300 MXN
Media Relations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 632,400 MXN
Media Sales Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 681,500 MXN
Movement and Dance Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 362,200 MXN
Multimedia Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 254,800 MXN
Multimedia Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 239,000 MXN
Music Consultant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 341,900 MXN
News Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 332,500 MXN
News Reporter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 457,300 MXN
Post Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 215,100 MXN
Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 587,800 MXN
Product Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 233,900 MXN
Product Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 322,600 MXN
Production Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 327,300 MXN
Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 225,300 MXN
Production Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 538,600 MXN
Production Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 208,600 MXN
Program Researcher Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 407,100 MXN
Promotion Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 309,800 MXN
Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 327,300 MXN
Sound Engineering Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 194,600 MXN
Stage Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 195,200 MXN
Sub Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 239,000 MXN
Television Executive Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 695,200 MXN
Transmission Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 351,200 MXN
Video Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 268,900 MXN
Video Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 371,100 MXN
Videographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 344,600 MXN
Visual Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 330,700 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 327,800 MXN
Acuna 258,400 MXN
Aguascalientes 330,900 MXN
Boca del Rio 239,000 MXN
Buenavista 254,800 MXN
Campeche 273,300 MXN
Cancun 315,900 MXN
Celaya 309,800 MXN
Chalco 247,800 MXN
Chetumal 228,000 MXN
Chicoloapan 240,500 MXN
Chihuahua 354,000 MXN
Chilpancingo 257,700 MXN
Chimalhuacan 325,800 MXN
Cholula de Rivadabia 254,700 MXN
Ciudad Apodaca 308,900 MXN
Ciudad del Carmen 246,500 MXN
Ciudad Juarez 253,400 MXN
Ciudad Lopez Mateos 325,900 MXN
Ciudad Obregon 301,700 MXN
Ciudad Santa Catarina 292,000 MXN
Ciudad Valles 237,400 MXN
Ciudad Victoria 294,700 MXN
Coacalco 283,400 MXN
Coatzacoalcos 271,300 MXN
Colima 232,900 MXN
Cordoba 227,600 MXN
Cuautitlan Izcalli 309,800 MXN
Cuautla 232,400 MXN
Cuernavaca 290,800 MXN
Culiacan 359,900 MXN
Delicias 218,900 MXN
Durango 315,900 MXN
Ecatepec de Morelos 369,900 MXN
Ensenada 283,700 MXN
Fresnillo 214,000 MXN
General Escobedo 308,900 MXN
Gomez Palacio 283,700 MXN
Guadalajara 341,400 MXN
Guadalupe 325,900 MXN
Guaymas 225,300 MXN
Hermosillo 349,300 MXN
Hidalgo del Parral 207,700 MXN
Iguala 227,600 MXN
Irapuato 311,700 MXN
Ixtapaluca 277,400 MXN
Jiutepec 233,600 MXN
La Paz 265,000 MXN
Leon 354,000 MXN
Los Mochis 271,300 MXN
Los Reyes la Paz 288,100 MXN
Manzanillo 228,500 MXN
Matamoros 325,900 MXN
Mazatlan 292,000 MXN
Merida 325,600 MXN
Metepec 272,800 MXN
Mexicali 335,100 MXN
Mexico City 361,600 MXN
Minatitlan 207,800 MXN
Monclova 275,500 MXN
Monterrey 341,400 MXN
Morelia 327,300 MXN
Naucalpan 341,400 MXN
Navojoa 215,100 MXN
Nezahualcoyotl 361,600 MXN
Nogales 251,500 MXN
Nuevo Laredo 301,300 MXN
Oaxaca 263,900 MXN
Ojo de Agua 261,300 MXN
Orizaba 218,900 MXN
Pachuca 267,100 MXN
Piedras Negras 237,400 MXN
Playa del Carmen 233,900 MXN
Poza Rica 263,100 MXN
Puebla 351,900 MXN
Puerto Vallarta 263,900 MXN
Queretaro 318,800 MXN
Reynosa 327,800 MXN
Salamanca 253,400 MXN
Saltillo 325,800 MXN
San Cristobal de las Casas 240,500 MXN
San Juan del Rio 225,300 MXN
San Luis Potosi 340,400 MXN
San Luis Rio Colorado 247,800 MXN
San Nicolas de los Garza 311,700 MXN
San Pablo de las Salinas 259,100 MXN
San Pedro Garza Garcia 208,600 MXN
Soledad de Graciano Sanchez 271,300 MXN
Tampico 279,400 MXN
Tapachula 265,000 MXN
Tehuacan 265,000 MXN
Tepic 294,300 MXN
Tijuana 361,600 MXN
Tlalnepantla de Baz 341,900 MXN
Tlaquepaque 330,900 MXN
Toluca 301,300 MXN
Tonala 315,900 MXN
Torreon 325,600 MXN
Tuxtla Gutierrez 332,100 MXN
Uruapan 288,700 MXN
Veracruz 315,700 MXN
Villa Nicolas Romero 279,400 MXN
Villahermosa 313,700 MXN
Xalapa 312,400 MXN
Xico 301,800 MXN
Zacatecas 231,000 MXN
Zamora de Hidalgo 238,900 MXN
Zapopan 339,100 MXN

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