Average Pool Attendant / Lifeguard Salary in Mexico for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Pool Attendant / Lifeguard 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 Pool Attendant / Lifeguard Make in Mexico?

A Pool Attendant / Lifeguard working in Mexico will typically earn around 201,100 MXN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 97,260 MXN to the highest average salary of 315,700 MXN.

Average Annual Salary
201,100 MXN
Average Monthly Salary
16,758 MXN

Lowest Annual Salary
97,260 MXN
Lowest Monthly Salary
8,105 MXN

Highest Annual Salary
315,700 MXN
Highest Monthly Salary
26,308 MXN

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

Pool Attendant / Lifeguard 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 Pool Attendant / Lifeguard Salaries in Mexico

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Pool Attendant / Lifeguard can earn between 97,260 MXN and 315,700 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 Pool Attendant / Lifeguard in Mexico is 204,000 MXN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 204,000 MXN, and 50% of the population earn more than 204,000 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 Pool Attendant / Lifeguard salary in Mexico, 25% of the population are earning less than 137,400 MXN while 75% of the population earn more than 137,400 MXN.

75% of the population earn less than 265,000 MXN, and 25% of the population earn more than 265,000 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.

Pool Attendant / Lifeguard 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 pool attendant / lifeguard 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 Pool Attendant / Lifeguard in Mexico that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 115,600 MXN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Pool Attendant / Lifeguard salary would increase to 151,800 MXN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Pool Attendant / Lifeguard, the average salary would be 207,700 MXN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 258,400 MXN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Pool Attendant / Lifeguard with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 275,800 MXN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Pool Attendant / Lifeguard with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 294,300 MXN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
115,600 MXN
2-5 Years +29%
151,800 MXN
5-10 Years +38%
207,700 MXN
10-15 Years +24%
258,400 MXN
15-20 Years +7%
275,800 MXN
20+ Years +7%
294,300 MXN

Pool Attendant / Lifeguard 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 Pool Attendant / Lifeguard 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 Pool Attendant / Lifeguard in Mexico with a high school education can earn an average salary of 164,200 MXN.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Pool Attendant / Lifeguard in Mexico with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 275,200 MXN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
164,200 MXN
Certificate or Diploma +65%
275,200 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.

Pool Attendant / Lifeguard 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 pool attendant / lifeguard will earn an average of 208,600 MXN, while a female pool attendant / lifeguard will earn around 190,500 MXN.

This means that a male pool attendant / lifeguard earns approximately 10% more than a female pool attendant / lifeguard for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Mexico

Male
208,600 MXN
Female -10%
190,500 MXN

Pool Attendant / Lifeguard 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 Pool Attendant / Lifeguard in Mexico is around 9% every 18 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 = ( 9 ÷ 18 ) × 12  = 6%

What this means is that a Pool Attendant / Lifeguard in Mexico can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 6% 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%

Pool Attendant / Lifeguard 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 Pool Attendant / Lifeguard is a low bonus based job, with 29% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

71% 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
29%
No Bonus
71%

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 Pool Attendant / Lifeguard

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Pool Attendant / Lifeguard in Mexico.

Job Title Category Salary
Activities Assistant Recreation and Sports 180,300 MXN
Amusement and Recreation Attendant Recreation and Sports 161,600 MXN
Aquatic Coordinator Recreation and Sports 200,000 MXN
Aquatic Supervisor Recreation and Sports 330,900 MXN
Assistant Cinema Manager Recreation and Sports 222,300 MXN
Assistant Coach Recreation and Sports 340,400 MXN
Athletic Trainer Recreation and Sports 308,900 MXN
Exercise Specialist Recreation and Sports 312,400 MXN
Fitness Manager Recreation and Sports 583,000 MXN
Fitness Trainer Recreation and Sports 301,700 MXN
Game Manager Recreation and Sports 312,400 MXN
Gaming Supervisor Recreation and Sports 281,500 MXN
Golf Cart Attendant Recreation and Sports 127,700 MXN
Head Coach Recreation and Sports 562,600 MXN
Head Gymnastics Instructor Recreation and Sports 399,900 MXN
Party Host Recreation and Sports 247,800 MXN
Personal Trainer Recreation and Sports 301,600 MXN
Recreation Aide Recreation and Sports 142,300 MXN
Recreation Assistant Recreation and Sports 136,200 MXN
Recreation Director Recreation and Sports 691,200 MXN
Recreation Manager Recreation and Sports 645,800 MXN
Ski Instructor Recreation and Sports 340,400 MXN
Sports Manager Recreation and Sports 623,700 MXN
Swim Instructor Recreation and Sports 309,800 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 240,500 MXN
Acuna 190,500 MXN
Aguascalientes 249,600 MXN
Boca del Rio 167,100 MXN
Buenavista 183,600 MXN
Campeche 187,300 MXN
Cancun 237,400 MXN
Celaya 218,900 MXN
Chalco 180,500 MXN
Chetumal 172,400 MXN
Chicoloapan 169,000 MXN
Chihuahua 233,600 MXN
Chilpancingo 172,200 MXN
Chimalhuacan 232,400 MXN
Cholula de Rivadabia 174,000 MXN
Ciudad Apodaca 216,800 MXN
Ciudad del Carmen 183,700 MXN
Ciudad Juarez 163,800 MXN
Ciudad Lopez Mateos 222,300 MXN
Ciudad Obregon 210,500 MXN
Ciudad Santa Catarina 205,700 MXN
Ciudad Valles 159,100 MXN
Ciudad Victoria 209,500 MXN
Coacalco 209,700 MXN
Coatzacoalcos 192,000 MXN
Colima 163,800 MXN
Cordoba 168,100 MXN
Cuautitlan Izcalli 221,500 MXN
Cuautla 172,200 MXN
Cuernavaca 197,600 MXN
Culiacan 247,800 MXN
Delicias 154,700 MXN
Durango 222,300 MXN
Ecatepec de Morelos 251,500 MXN
Ensenada 207,700 MXN
Fresnillo 154,700 MXN
General Escobedo 218,900 MXN
Gomez Palacio 200,000 MXN
Guadalajara 246,200 MXN
Guadalupe 246,500 MXN
Guaymas 148,300 MXN
Hermosillo 246,500 MXN
Hidalgo del Parral 146,200 MXN
Iguala 152,300 MXN
Irapuato 207,700 MXN
Ixtapaluca 212,500 MXN
Jiutepec 181,600 MXN
La Paz 183,700 MXN
Leon 239,300 MXN
Los Mochis 197,600 MXN
Los Reyes la Paz 195,200 MXN
Manzanillo 158,700 MXN
Matamoros 215,100 MXN
Mazatlan 207,700 MXN
Merida 228,000 MXN
Metepec 176,800 MXN
Mexicali 246,200 MXN
Mexico City 251,500 MXN
Minatitlan 150,000 MXN
Monclova 185,100 MXN
Monterrey 239,000 MXN
Morelia 233,900 MXN
Naucalpan 232,400 MXN
Navojoa 148,300 MXN
Nezahualcoyotl 237,400 MXN
Nogales 180,300 MXN
Nuevo Laredo 207,800 MXN
Oaxaca 197,600 MXN
Ojo de Agua 183,600 MXN
Orizaba 152,300 MXN
Pachuca 197,600 MXN
Piedras Negras 172,400 MXN
Playa del Carmen 159,400 MXN
Poza Rica 172,200 MXN
Puebla 246,200 MXN
Puerto Vallarta 175,900 MXN
Queretaro 237,400 MXN
Reynosa 228,000 MXN
Salamanca 175,900 MXN
Saltillo 246,500 MXN
San Cristobal de las Casas 183,600 MXN
San Juan del Rio 161,300 MXN
San Luis Potosi 247,800 MXN
San Luis Rio Colorado 176,800 MXN
San Nicolas de los Garza 217,900 MXN
San Pablo de las Salinas 187,300 MXN
San Pedro Garza Garcia 154,700 MXN
Soledad de Graciano Sanchez 192,000 MXN
Tampico 212,500 MXN
Tapachula 176,800 MXN
Tehuacan 191,600 MXN
Tepic 216,800 MXN
Tijuana 243,000 MXN
Tlalnepantla de Baz 243,000 MXN
Tlaquepaque 231,000 MXN
Toluca 221,500 MXN
Tonala 209,700 MXN
Torreon 232,400 MXN
Tuxtla Gutierrez 225,300 MXN
Uruapan 197,600 MXN
Veracruz 214,000 MXN
Villa Nicolas Romero 204,700 MXN
Villahermosa 205,700 MXN
Xalapa 210,500 MXN
Xico 200,000 MXN
Zacatecas 159,100 MXN
Zamora de Hidalgo 163,800 MXN
Zapopan 239,000 MXN

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