Average Police Constable Salary in Mexico for 2024

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

A Police Constable working in Mexico will typically earn around 305,600 MXN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 163,800 MXN to the highest average salary of 459,300 MXN.

Average Annual Salary
305,600 MXN
Average Monthly Salary
25,466 MXN

Lowest Annual Salary
163,800 MXN
Lowest Monthly Salary
13,650 MXN

Highest Annual Salary
459,300 MXN
Highest Monthly Salary
38,275 MXN

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

Police Constable 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 Police Constable Salaries in Mexico

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Police Constable can earn between 163,800 MXN and 459,300 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 Police Constable in Mexico is 279,400 MXN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 279,400 MXN, and 50% of the population earn more than 279,400 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 Police Constable salary in Mexico, 25% of the population are earning less than 200,000 MXN while 75% of the population earn more than 200,000 MXN.

75% of the population earn less than 340,400 MXN, and 25% of the population earn more than 340,400 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.

Police Constable 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 police constable 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 Police Constable in Mexico that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 192,000 MXN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Police Constable salary would increase to 239,300 MXN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Police Constable, the average salary would be 318,800 MXN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 375,200 MXN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Police Constable with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 413,900 MXN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Police Constable with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 442,200 MXN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
192,000 MXN
2-5 Years +26%
239,300 MXN
5-10 Years +32%
318,800 MXN
10-15 Years +18%
375,200 MXN
15-20 Years +11%
413,900 MXN
20+ Years +6%
442,200 MXN

Police Constable 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 Police Constable 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 Police Constable in Mexico with a high school education can earn an average salary of 239,300 MXN.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Police Constable in Mexico with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 330,700 MXN.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Police Constable in Mexico with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 424,900 MXN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
239,300 MXN
Certificate or Diploma +37%
330,700 MXN
Bachelor's Degree +29%
424,900 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.

Police Constable 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 police constable will earn an average of 315,700 MXN, while a female police constable will earn around 288,700 MXN.

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

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Mexico

Male
315,700 MXN
Female -9%
288,700 MXN

Police Constable 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 Police Constable in Mexico is around 12% 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 = ( 12 ÷ 17 ) × 12  = 8%

What this means is that a Police Constable 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%

Police Constable 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 Police Constable is a low bonus based job, with 25% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

75% 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 2%.

Received Bonus
25%
No Bonus
75%

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 Police Constable

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

Job Title Category Salary
Armed Forces Officer Government and Defence 315,700 MXN
Army Officer Government and Defence 339,100 MXN
Cartographer Government and Defence 263,900 MXN
Customs Officer Government and Defence 275,800 MXN
Defense Officer Government and Defence 464,400 MXN
Electoral Project Coordinator Government and Defence 500,100 MXN
Federal Government Worker Government and Defence 369,900 MXN
Government Affairs Advisor Government and Defence 627,900 MXN
Government Affairs Director Government and Defence 705,500 MXN
Government Affairs Representative Government and Defence 603,400 MXN
Government Officer Government and Defence 531,700 MXN
Government Property Inspector Government and Defence 581,300 MXN
Government Relations Associate Government and Defence 555,800 MXN
International Cooperation Specialist Government and Defence 641,900 MXN
Military Personnel Government and Defence 478,000 MXN
Public Affairs Specialist Government and Defence 450,300 MXN
Public Information Officer Government and Defence 307,400 MXN
Rifleman Government and Defence 237,400 MXN
Soldier Government and Defence 311,700 MXN
VAT Fraud Investigator Government and Defence 396,300 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 385,300 MXN
Acuna 288,700 MXN
Aguascalientes 383,300 MXN
Boca del Rio 265,000 MXN
Buenavista 282,300 MXN
Campeche 297,000 MXN
Cancun 382,600 MXN
Celaya 340,000 MXN
Chalco 267,100 MXN
Chetumal 281,500 MXN
Chicoloapan 277,400 MXN
Chihuahua 397,900 MXN
Chilpancingo 299,500 MXN
Chimalhuacan 357,300 MXN
Cholula de Rivadabia 282,300 MXN
Ciudad Apodaca 354,000 MXN
Ciudad del Carmen 290,800 MXN
Ciudad Juarez 273,000 MXN
Ciudad Lopez Mateos 369,900 MXN
Ciudad Obregon 344,600 MXN
Ciudad Santa Catarina 335,800 MXN
Ciudad Valles 251,500 MXN
Ciudad Victoria 330,900 MXN
Coacalco 315,900 MXN
Coatzacoalcos 288,700 MXN
Colima 263,100 MXN
Cordoba 252,300 MXN
Cuautitlan Izcalli 344,600 MXN
Cuautla 275,800 MXN
Cuernavaca 345,700 MXN
Culiacan 385,300 MXN
Delicias 263,900 MXN
Durango 362,200 MXN
Ecatepec de Morelos 394,500 MXN
Ensenada 327,300 MXN
Fresnillo 253,400 MXN
General Escobedo 341,900 MXN
Gomez Palacio 332,100 MXN
Guadalajara 407,100 MXN
Guadalupe 371,100 MXN
Guaymas 246,200 MXN
Hermosillo 366,200 MXN
Hidalgo del Parral 249,600 MXN
Iguala 243,000 MXN
Irapuato 335,800 MXN
Ixtapaluca 345,100 MXN
Jiutepec 275,800 MXN
La Paz 301,800 MXN
Leon 390,000 MXN
Los Mochis 325,800 MXN
Los Reyes la Paz 308,300 MXN
Manzanillo 266,000 MXN
Matamoros 340,400 MXN
Mazatlan 345,100 MXN
Merida 367,900 MXN
Metepec 282,500 MXN
Mexicali 389,200 MXN
Mexico City 420,800 MXN
Minatitlan 246,200 MXN
Monclova 307,400 MXN
Monterrey 413,900 MXN
Morelia 351,900 MXN
Naucalpan 384,200 MXN
Navojoa 233,900 MXN
Nezahualcoyotl 398,300 MXN
Nogales 281,500 MXN
Nuevo Laredo 354,000 MXN
Oaxaca 307,400 MXN
Ojo de Agua 301,700 MXN
Orizaba 258,400 MXN
Pachuca 305,600 MXN
Piedras Negras 259,100 MXN
Playa del Carmen 261,300 MXN
Poza Rica 273,300 MXN
Puebla 421,400 MXN
Puerto Vallarta 301,800 MXN
Queretaro 381,800 MXN
Reynosa 361,500 MXN
Salamanca 275,200 MXN
Saltillo 378,800 MXN
San Cristobal de las Casas 294,700 MXN
San Juan del Rio 261,300 MXN
San Luis Potosi 386,400 MXN
San Luis Rio Colorado 273,000 MXN
San Nicolas de los Garza 351,900 MXN
San Pablo de las Salinas 275,800 MXN
San Pedro Garza Garcia 239,000 MXN
Soledad de Graciano Sanchez 294,300 MXN
Tampico 340,400 MXN
Tapachula 296,000 MXN
Tehuacan 315,700 MXN
Tepic 325,600 MXN
Tijuana 388,100 MXN
Tlalnepantla de Baz 357,300 MXN
Tlaquepaque 361,500 MXN
Toluca 341,900 MXN
Tonala 335,100 MXN
Torreon 351,200 MXN
Tuxtla Gutierrez 371,100 MXN
Uruapan 308,300 MXN
Veracruz 362,200 MXN
Villa Nicolas Romero 325,900 MXN
Villahermosa 341,400 MXN
Xalapa 362,200 MXN
Xico 327,800 MXN
Zacatecas 263,100 MXN
Zamora de Hidalgo 268,900 MXN
Zapopan 415,900 MXN

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