Average Pilot Salary in Mexico for 2024

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

A Pilot working in Mexico will typically earn around 670,600 MXN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 335,100 MXN to the highest average salary of 1,038,700 MXN.

Average Annual Salary
670,600 MXN
Average Monthly Salary
55,883 MXN

Lowest Annual Salary
335,100 MXN
Lowest Monthly Salary
27,925 MXN

Highest Annual Salary
1,038,700 MXN
Highest Monthly Salary
86,558 MXN

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

Pilot 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 Pilot Salaries in Mexico

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Pilot can earn between 335,100 MXN and 1,038,700 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 Pilot in Mexico is 670,600 MXN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 670,600 MXN, and 50% of the population earn more than 670,600 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 Pilot salary in Mexico, 25% of the population are earning less than 450,300 MXN while 75% of the population earn more than 450,300 MXN.

75% of the population earn less than 852,600 MXN, and 25% of the population earn more than 852,600 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.

Pilot 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 pilot 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 Pilot in Mexico that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 401,300 MXN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Pilot salary would increase to 533,100 MXN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Pilot, the average salary would be 710,500 MXN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 848,200 MXN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Pilot with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 913,400 MXN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Pilot with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 983,100 MXN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
401,300 MXN
2-5 Years +32%
533,100 MXN
5-10 Years +34%
710,500 MXN
10-15 Years +19%
848,200 MXN
15-20 Years +8%
913,400 MXN
20+ Years +7%
983,100 MXN

Pilot 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 Pilot in Mexico based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Pilot in Mexico with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 533,100 MXN.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Pilot in Mexico with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 727,100 MXN.

  • Master's Degree. A Pilot in Mexico with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 939,000 MXN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Certificate or Diploma
533,100 MXN
Bachelor's Degree +37%
727,100 MXN
Master's Degree +29%
939,000 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.

Pilot 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 pilot will earn an average of 687,100 MXN, while a female pilot will earn around 646,600 MXN.

This means that a male pilot earns approximately 6% more than a female pilot for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Mexico

Male
687,100 MXN
Female -6%
646,600 MXN

Pilot 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 Pilot 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 Pilot 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%

Pilot 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 Pilot is a high bonus based job, with 81% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

19% 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 5% to 8%.

Received Bonus
81%
No Bonus
19%

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 Pilot

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

Job Title Category Salary
Aeronautical Engineer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 437,300 MXN
Aerospace Engineer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 493,000 MXN
Aerospace Technician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 369,300 MXN
Air Crew Member Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 258,400 MXN
Air Crew Officer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 257,700 MXN
Air Traffic Assistant Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 240,500 MXN
Air Traffic Controller Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 440,200 MXN
Aircraft Assembler Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 205,700 MXN
Aircraft Body Repairer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 189,300 MXN
Aircraft Captain Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 628,000 MXN
Aircraft Electrician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 232,400 MXN
Aircraft Electronics Techician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 221,500 MXN
Aircraft Engineer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 414,000 MXN
Aircraft Fueler Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 183,700 MXN
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 398,300 MXN
Aircraft Maintenance Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 663,100 MXN
Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 409,000 MXN
Aircraft Maintenance Technician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 197,600 MXN
Aircraft Mechanic Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 209,700 MXN
Aircraft Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 669,100 MXN
Aircraft Pneudraulics Repairer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 204,000 MXN
Aircraft Quality Assurance Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 576,500 MXN
Aircraft Rigging Assembler Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 200,000 MXN
Aircraft Service Technician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 195,200 MXN
Airfield Management Specialist Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 596,100 MXN
Airfield Operations Specialist Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 464,900 MXN
Airline Cabin Crew Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 403,100 MXN
Airline Copilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 467,100 MXN
Airline Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 677,100 MXN
Airlines Sales Director Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 800,200 MXN
Airlines Sales Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 747,400 MXN
Airlines Structural Assembler Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 185,100 MXN
Airport Services Agent Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 263,100 MXN
Airport Services Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 858,100 MXN
Airport Services Supervisor Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 460,500 MXN
Assistant Aircraft Mechanic Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 187,300 MXN
Aviation Analyst Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 528,600 MXN
Aviation Inspector Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 464,400 MXN
Aviation Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 854,300 MXN
Aviation Operations Controller Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 478,100 MXN
Aviation Resources Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 743,300 MXN
Aviation Safety Assistant Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 232,400 MXN
Aviation Safety Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 817,800 MXN
Aviation Safety Officer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 413,900 MXN
Aviation Technician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 183,700 MXN
Cargo and Freight Agent Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 185,100 MXN
Cargo Executive Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 394,300 MXN
Chief Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 745,000 MXN
First Officer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 308,900 MXN
Fleet Controller Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 633,300 MXN
Fleet Management Officer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 277,400 MXN
Flight Attendant Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 268,900 MXN
Flight Planner Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 357,300 MXN
Flight Scheduler Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 340,400 MXN
Flight Simulation Engineer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 369,300 MXN
Freight and Cargo Inspector Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 286,400 MXN
Helicopter Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 426,700 MXN
Loading Bridge Operator Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 172,400 MXN
Ramp Agent Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 189,300 MXN
Reservations Sales Agent Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 225,300 MXN
Safety and Quality Specialist Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 407,100 MXN
Test Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 475,700 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 825,900 MXN
Acuna 627,900 MXN
Aguascalientes 832,100 MXN
Boca del Rio 580,600 MXN
Buenavista 675,200 MXN
Campeche 650,800 MXN
Cancun 802,400 MXN
Celaya 722,100 MXN
Chalco 631,200 MXN
Chetumal 618,800 MXN
Chicoloapan 614,600 MXN
Chihuahua 844,100 MXN
Chilpancingo 623,200 MXN
Chimalhuacan 780,700 MXN
Cholula de Rivadabia 641,900 MXN
Ciudad Apodaca 746,600 MXN
Ciudad del Carmen 628,000 MXN
Ciudad Juarez 592,600 MXN
Ciudad Lopez Mateos 752,600 MXN
Ciudad Obregon 752,600 MXN
Ciudad Santa Catarina 689,900 MXN
Ciudad Valles 582,700 MXN
Ciudad Victoria 689,900 MXN
Coacalco 694,700 MXN
Coatzacoalcos 643,400 MXN
Colima 595,300 MXN
Cordoba 585,900 MXN
Cuautitlan Izcalli 785,400 MXN
Cuautla 562,600 MXN
Cuernavaca 744,600 MXN
Culiacan 818,100 MXN
Delicias 574,200 MXN
Durango 810,400 MXN
Ecatepec de Morelos 869,400 MXN
Ensenada 710,500 MXN
Fresnillo 559,000 MXN
General Escobedo 758,700 MXN
Gomez Palacio 710,500 MXN
Guadalajara 846,500 MXN
Guadalupe 861,300 MXN
Guaymas 531,700 MXN
Hermosillo 875,000 MXN
Hidalgo del Parral 516,100 MXN
Iguala 535,800 MXN
Irapuato 725,700 MXN
Ixtapaluca 724,300 MXN
Jiutepec 596,100 MXN
La Paz 637,500 MXN
Leon 838,100 MXN
Los Mochis 710,500 MXN
Los Reyes la Paz 717,900 MXN
Manzanillo 559,000 MXN
Matamoros 757,300 MXN
Mazatlan 751,100 MXN
Merida 814,100 MXN
Metepec 623,200 MXN
Mexicali 800,500 MXN
Mexico City 888,400 MXN
Minatitlan 510,200 MXN
Monclova 627,900 MXN
Monterrey 851,200 MXN
Morelia 790,300 MXN
Naucalpan 855,200 MXN
Navojoa 537,300 MXN
Nezahualcoyotl 893,500 MXN
Nogales 627,900 MXN
Nuevo Laredo 735,200 MXN
Oaxaca 656,800 MXN
Ojo de Agua 694,700 MXN
Orizaba 519,300 MXN
Pachuca 696,700 MXN
Piedras Negras 574,200 MXN
Playa del Carmen 556,000 MXN
Poza Rica 632,400 MXN
Puebla 917,700 MXN
Puerto Vallarta 669,100 MXN
Queretaro 846,500 MXN
Reynosa 830,500 MXN
Salamanca 615,000 MXN
Saltillo 858,100 MXN
San Cristobal de las Casas 619,800 MXN
San Juan del Rio 555,800 MXN
San Luis Potosi 849,200 MXN
San Luis Rio Colorado 576,500 MXN
San Nicolas de los Garza 757,300 MXN
San Pablo de las Salinas 627,900 MXN
San Pedro Garza Garcia 538,600 MXN
Soledad de Graciano Sanchez 677,100 MXN
Tampico 689,900 MXN
Tapachula 633,300 MXN
Tehuacan 663,200 MXN
Tepic 759,300 MXN
Tijuana 890,100 MXN
Tlalnepantla de Baz 818,100 MXN
Tlaquepaque 800,500 MXN
Toluca 810,200 MXN
Tonala 772,900 MXN
Torreon 823,900 MXN
Tuxtla Gutierrez 810,400 MXN
Uruapan 691,200 MXN
Veracruz 767,000 MXN
Villa Nicolas Romero 731,700 MXN
Villahermosa 773,400 MXN
Xalapa 794,900 MXN
Xico 737,000 MXN
Zacatecas 562,600 MXN
Zamora de Hidalgo 555,800 MXN
Zapopan 887,100 MXN

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