Average Painter Salary in Mexico for 2024

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

A Painter working in Mexico will typically earn around 127,700 MXN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 58,800 MXN to the highest average salary of 197,600 MXN.

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

Lowest Annual Salary
58,800 MXN
Lowest Monthly Salary
4,900 MXN

Highest Annual Salary
197,600 MXN
Highest Monthly Salary
16,466 MXN

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

Painter 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 Painter Salaries in Mexico

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Painter can earn between 58,800 MXN and 197,600 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 Painter 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 Painter salary in Mexico, 25% of the population are earning less than 84,580 MXN while 75% of the population earn more than 84,580 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.

Painter 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 painter 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 Painter in Mexico that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 69,720 MXN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Painter salary would increase to 101,840 MXN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Painter, the average salary would be 130,400 MXN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 161,300 MXN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Painter with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 172,400 MXN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Painter with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 190,500 MXN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
69,720 MXN
2-5 Years +42%
101,840 MXN
5-10 Years +31%
130,400 MXN
10-15 Years +23%
161,300 MXN
15-20 Years +6%
172,400 MXN
20+ Years +10%
190,500 MXN

Painter 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 Painter 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 Painter in Mexico with a high school education can earn an average salary of 88,580 MXN.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Painter in Mexico with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 128,500 MXN.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Painter in Mexico with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 172,400 MXN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
88,580 MXN
Certificate or Diploma +47%
128,500 MXN
Bachelor's Degree +34%
172,400 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.

Painter 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 painter will earn an average of 134,600 MXN, while a female painter will earn around 123,400 MXN.

This means that a male painter earns approximately 9% more than a female painter for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Mexico

Male
134,600 MXN
Female -9%
123,400 MXN

Painter 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 Painter in Mexico is around 8% 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 = ( 8 ÷ 19 ) × 12  = 5%

What this means is that a Painter in Mexico can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 5% 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%

Painter 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 Painter is a low bonus based job, with 30% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

70% 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 0% to 4%.

Received Bonus
30%
No Bonus
70%

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 Painter

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

Job Title Category Salary
Adjudicator Construction / Building / Installation 161,300 MXN
Assembler Construction / Building / Installation 125,700 MXN
Boat Builder and Shipwright Construction / Building / Installation 183,600 MXN
Bricklayer Construction / Building / Installation 106,820 MXN
Building Administrator Construction / Building / Installation 168,100 MXN
Building Contracts Manager Construction / Building / Installation 578,500 MXN
Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 154,700 MXN
Building Monitor Construction / Building / Installation 130,400 MXN
Building Sales Manager Construction / Building / Installation 553,800 MXN
Cabinetmaker Construction / Building / Installation 134,600 MXN
Carpenter Construction / Building / Installation 152,300 MXN
Civil Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 359,900 MXN
Civil Technician Construction / Building / Installation 192,000 MXN
Concreter Construction / Building / Installation 117,440 MXN
Construction and Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 159,500 MXN
Construction and Maintenance Manager Construction / Building / Installation 307,400 MXN
Construction Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 157,600 MXN
Construction Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 209,500 MXN
Construction Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 245,300 MXN
Construction Field Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 327,800 MXN
Construction General Manager Construction / Building / Installation 683,400 MXN
Construction Inventory Officer Construction / Building / Installation 136,100 MXN
Construction Manager Construction / Building / Installation 660,500 MXN
Construction Operations Manager Construction / Building / Installation 602,700 MXN
Construction Project Controls Manager Construction / Building / Installation 478,000 MXN
Construction Project Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 378,800 MXN
Construction Project Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 369,300 MXN
Construction Project Manager Construction / Building / Installation 659,400 MXN
Construction Project Manager Construction / Building / Installation 675,100 MXN
Construction Project Planner Construction / Building / Installation 369,900 MXN
Construction Quality Control Manager Construction / Building / Installation 483,400 MXN
Construction Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 232,400 MXN
Construction Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 239,000 MXN
Construction Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 372,600 MXN
Construction Technical Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 138,800 MXN
Construction Technical Officer Construction / Building / Installation 154,700 MXN
Construction Technical Writer Construction / Building / Installation 148,300 MXN
Construction Technician Construction / Building / Installation 134,600 MXN
Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 112,000 MXN
Crane and Tower Operator Construction / Building / Installation 137,400 MXN
Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 139,100 MXN
Diesel Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 125,700 MXN
Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 112,440 MXN
Drywall Installer Construction / Building / Installation 142,300 MXN
Electrical Draftsman Construction / Building / Installation 136,100 MXN
Electrical Engineering Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 409,000 MXN
Electrical Engineering Technician Construction / Building / Installation 157,600 MXN
Electrical Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 281,500 MXN
Electrician Construction / Building / Installation 197,600 MXN
Elevator Installer and Repairer Construction / Building / Installation 159,100 MXN
Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 361,600 MXN
Excavator Operator Construction / Building / Installation 127,700 MXN
Field Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 238,900 MXN
Floor Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 150,000 MXN
Floor Manager Construction / Building / Installation 216,800 MXN
Foreman Construction / Building / Installation 102,960 MXN
Frame and Truss Detailer Construction / Building / Installation 118,060 MXN
Furniture Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 125,700 MXN
Gas Technician Construction / Building / Installation 125,100 MXN
Handyman Construction / Building / Installation 115,740 MXN
Health and Safety Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 159,400 MXN
Health and Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 183,600 MXN
Installation Manager Construction / Building / Installation 459,300 MXN
Installer Construction / Building / Installation 109,720 MXN
Insulation Installer Construction / Building / Installation 130,400 MXN
Labourer Construction / Building / Installation 103,900 MXN
Land Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 164,200 MXN
Lift Technician Construction / Building / Installation 130,400 MXN
Maintenance Foreman Construction / Building / Installation 113,280 MXN
Material Tester Construction / Building / Installation 200,000 MXN
Model Maker Construction / Building / Installation 183,600 MXN
Order Picker Construction / Building / Installation 112,560 MXN
Pipe Layer Construction / Building / Installation 102,380 MXN
Pipe Welder Construction / Building / Installation 106,740 MXN
Pipefitter Construction / Building / Installation 103,580 MXN
Plumber Construction / Building / Installation 142,300 MXN
Property Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 317,700 MXN
Purchasing Manager Construction / Building / Installation 430,500 MXN
Quantity Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 232,400 MXN
Quantity Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 239,000 MXN
Roof Slater and Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 117,520 MXN
Sheet Metal Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 125,100 MXN
Sheet Metal Worker Construction / Building / Installation 111,240 MXN
Site Clerk Construction / Building / Installation 124,400 MXN
Site engineer Construction / Building / Installation 335,100 MXN
Site Leader Construction / Building / Installation 619,000 MXN
Stock Controller Construction / Building / Installation 183,600 MXN
Structural Steel Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 130,400 MXN
Technical Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 148,300 MXN
Tender Manager Construction / Building / Installation 566,900 MXN
Tendering Manager Construction / Building / Installation 528,500 MXN
Tower Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 130,400 MXN
Wall and Floor Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 119,080 MXN
Warehouse Manager Construction / Building / Installation 433,400 MXN
Welder Construction / Building / Installation 105,800 MXN
Welding Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 148,300 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 152,000 MXN
Acuna 115,080 MXN
Aguascalientes 151,800 MXN
Boca del Rio 102,960 MXN
Buenavista 112,280 MXN
Campeche 119,500 MXN
Cancun 152,100 MXN
Celaya 134,600 MXN
Chalco 111,700 MXN
Chetumal 111,240 MXN
Chicoloapan 116,420 MXN
Chihuahua 151,800 MXN
Chilpancingo 118,260 MXN
Chimalhuacan 148,300 MXN
Cholula de Rivadabia 117,380 MXN
Ciudad Apodaca 134,600 MXN
Ciudad del Carmen 109,740 MXN
Ciudad Juarez 102,160 MXN
Ciudad Lopez Mateos 146,200 MXN
Ciudad Obregon 128,500 MXN
Ciudad Santa Catarina 130,400 MXN
Ciudad Valles 99,080 MXN
Ciudad Victoria 128,900 MXN
Coacalco 128,900 MXN
Coatzacoalcos 115,080 MXN
Colima 99,920 MXN
Cordoba 105,620 MXN
Cuautitlan Izcalli 136,200 MXN
Cuautla 107,860 MXN
Cuernavaca 137,400 MXN
Culiacan 152,000 MXN
Delicias 97,300 MXN
Durango 143,200 MXN
Ecatepec de Morelos 163,800 MXN
Ensenada 125,100 MXN
Fresnillo 93,220 MXN
General Escobedo 129,000 MXN
Gomez Palacio 124,400 MXN
Guadalajara 159,500 MXN
Guadalupe 152,300 MXN
Guaymas 92,880 MXN
Hermosillo 142,300 MXN
Hidalgo del Parral 101,020 MXN
Iguala 99,220 MXN
Irapuato 130,400 MXN
Ixtapaluca 136,200 MXN
Jiutepec 115,080 MXN
La Paz 118,380 MXN
Leon 161,300 MXN
Los Mochis 125,700 MXN
Los Reyes la Paz 129,000 MXN
Manzanillo 105,620 MXN
Matamoros 136,100 MXN
Mazatlan 136,200 MXN
Merida 146,200 MXN
Metepec 119,560 MXN
Mexicali 146,200 MXN
Mexico City 168,100 MXN
Minatitlan 98,140 MXN
Monclova 115,080 MXN
Monterrey 161,600 MXN
Morelia 148,300 MXN
Naucalpan 152,100 MXN
Navojoa 93,340 MXN
Nezahualcoyotl 158,700 MXN
Nogales 116,180 MXN
Nuevo Laredo 134,600 MXN
Oaxaca 125,700 MXN
Ojo de Agua 119,860 MXN
Orizaba 97,640 MXN
Pachuca 119,700 MXN
Piedras Negras 104,040 MXN
Playa del Carmen 106,440 MXN
Poza Rica 107,380 MXN
Puebla 158,700 MXN
Puerto Vallarta 112,660 MXN
Queretaro 143,200 MXN
Reynosa 143,200 MXN
Salamanca 109,000 MXN
Saltillo 158,700 MXN
San Cristobal de las Casas 109,520 MXN
San Juan del Rio 101,120 MXN
San Luis Potosi 152,000 MXN
San Luis Rio Colorado 103,140 MXN
San Nicolas de los Garza 146,200 MXN
San Pablo de las Salinas 110,340 MXN
San Pedro Garza Garcia 97,460 MXN
Soledad de Graciano Sanchez 123,400 MXN
Tampico 129,000 MXN
Tapachula 116,380 MXN
Tehuacan 119,500 MXN
Tepic 129,000 MXN
Tijuana 152,300 MXN
Tlalnepantla de Baz 148,300 MXN
Tlaquepaque 151,800 MXN
Toluca 142,300 MXN
Tonala 138,200 MXN
Torreon 138,200 MXN
Tuxtla Gutierrez 138,200 MXN
Uruapan 123,400 MXN
Veracruz 136,200 MXN
Villa Nicolas Romero 129,000 MXN
Villahermosa 129,000 MXN
Xalapa 143,200 MXN
Xico 136,200 MXN
Zacatecas 103,840 MXN
Zamora de Hidalgo 100,280 MXN
Zapopan 157,600 MXN

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