Average Prisoner Custody Officer Salary in Mexico for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Prisoner Custody Officer 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 Prisoner Custody Officer Make in Mexico?

A Prisoner Custody Officer working in Mexico will typically earn around 152,000 MXN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 80,640 MXN to the highest average salary of 231,000 MXN.

Average Annual Salary
152,000 MXN
Average Monthly Salary
12,666 MXN

Lowest Annual Salary
80,640 MXN
Lowest Monthly Salary
6,720 MXN

Highest Annual Salary
231,000 MXN
Highest Monthly Salary
19,250 MXN

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

Prisoner Custody Officer 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 Prisoner Custody Officer Salaries in Mexico

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Prisoner Custody Officer can earn between 80,640 MXN and 231,000 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 Prisoner Custody Officer in Mexico is 138,800 MXN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 138,800 MXN, and 50% of the population earn more than 138,800 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 Prisoner Custody Officer salary in Mexico, 25% of the population are earning less than 99,100 MXN while 75% of the population earn more than 99,100 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.

Prisoner Custody Officer 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 prisoner custody officer 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 Prisoner Custody Officer in Mexico that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 96,960 MXN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Prisoner Custody Officer salary would increase to 119,900 MXN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Prisoner Custody Officer, the average salary would be 159,400 MXN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 187,300 MXN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Prisoner Custody Officer with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 207,700 MXN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Prisoner Custody Officer with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 218,900 MXN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
96,960 MXN
2-5 Years +26%
119,900 MXN
5-10 Years +32%
159,400 MXN
10-15 Years +18%
187,300 MXN
15-20 Years +11%
207,700 MXN
20+ Years +6%
218,900 MXN

Prisoner Custody Officer 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 Prisoner Custody Officer 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 Prisoner Custody Officer in Mexico with a high school education can earn an average salary of 134,600 MXN.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Prisoner Custody Officer in Mexico with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 207,800 MXN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
134,600 MXN
Certificate or Diploma +56%
207,800 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.

Prisoner Custody Officer 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 prisoner custody officer will earn an average of 158,700 MXN, while a female prisoner custody officer will earn around 146,200 MXN.

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

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Mexico

Male
158,700 MXN
Female -9%
146,200 MXN

Prisoner Custody Officer 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 Prisoner Custody Officer 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 Prisoner Custody Officer 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%

Prisoner Custody Officer 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 Prisoner Custody Officer is a low bonus based job, with 24% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

76% 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
24%
No Bonus
76%

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 Prisoner Custody Officer

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

Job Title Category Salary
Accreditation Coordinator Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 351,900 MXN
Accreditation Manager Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 466,900 MXN
Advocate Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 296,000 MXN
Armed Security Officer Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 273,000 MXN
Company Guard Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 146,200 MXN
Control Room Operator Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 130,400 MXN
Correctional Officer Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 221,500 MXN
Criminal Investigator Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 453,200 MXN
Facility Monitor Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 239,000 MXN
Fire Chief Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 430,000 MXN
Fire Dispatcher Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 221,500 MXN
Fire Education Specialist Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 353,600 MXN
Fire Extinguisher Technician Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 137,400 MXN
Fire Fighter Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 216,800 MXN
Fire Inspector Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 407,300 MXN
Fire Investigator Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 424,300 MXN
Fire Prevention Engineer Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 359,900 MXN
Fire Prevention Officer Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 315,900 MXN
Fire Protection Specialist Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 354,000 MXN
Forensic Investigator Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 390,000 MXN
Forensic Science Technician Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 420,800 MXN
Fraud and Forensic Specialist Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 447,700 MXN
Fraud Examiner Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 431,300 MXN
Grants Specialist Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 510,200 MXN
Intellectual Property Associate Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 392,300 MXN
Intelligence Research Specialist Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 615,000 MXN
Investigator Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 414,000 MXN
Jail Officer Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 183,600 MXN
Juvenile Probation Officer Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 294,300 MXN
Juvenile Supervision Officer Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 307,400 MXN
Lock-Smith Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 127,700 MXN
Parole Officer Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 212,500 MXN
Police Captain Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 524,700 MXN
Police Communications Officer Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 288,700 MXN
Police Officer Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 239,300 MXN
Police Patrol Officer Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 225,300 MXN
Prison Officer Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 175,900 MXN
Private Detective / Investigator Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 447,700 MXN
Security Adviser Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 431,100 MXN
Security Guard Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 116,540 MXN
Security Management Specialist Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 605,700 MXN
Security Manager Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 600,000 MXN
Security Officer Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 148,300 MXN
Security Supervisor Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 335,100 MXN
Security Systems Installer Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 340,400 MXN
Security Technician Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 137,400 MXN
Surveillance Operator Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 163,800 MXN
Traffic Controller Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 245,300 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 183,600 MXN
Acuna 152,100 MXN
Aguascalientes 185,100 MXN
Boca del Rio 134,600 MXN
Buenavista 143,200 MXN
Campeche 146,200 MXN
Cancun 183,700 MXN
Celaya 172,200 MXN
Chalco 146,200 MXN
Chetumal 136,200 MXN
Chicoloapan 142,300 MXN
Chihuahua 196,800 MXN
Chilpancingo 142,300 MXN
Chimalhuacan 192,000 MXN
Cholula de Rivadabia 146,200 MXN
Ciudad Apodaca 169,000 MXN
Ciudad del Carmen 146,200 MXN
Ciudad Juarez 136,100 MXN
Ciudad Lopez Mateos 175,900 MXN
Ciudad Obregon 161,300 MXN
Ciudad Santa Catarina 168,100 MXN
Ciudad Valles 128,900 MXN
Ciudad Victoria 169,000 MXN
Coacalco 159,100 MXN
Coatzacoalcos 146,200 MXN
Colima 127,700 MXN
Cordoba 124,400 MXN
Cuautitlan Izcalli 176,800 MXN
Cuautla 134,600 MXN
Cuernavaca 169,000 MXN
Culiacan 190,500 MXN
Delicias 125,100 MXN
Durango 180,500 MXN
Ecatepec de Morelos 197,600 MXN
Ensenada 159,400 MXN
Fresnillo 119,900 MXN
General Escobedo 164,200 MXN
Gomez Palacio 159,100 MXN
Guadalajara 207,700 MXN
Guadalupe 190,500 MXN
Guaymas 119,700 MXN
Hermosillo 185,100 MXN
Hidalgo del Parral 124,400 MXN
Iguala 123,400 MXN
Irapuato 174,000 MXN
Ixtapaluca 169,000 MXN
Jiutepec 142,300 MXN
La Paz 148,300 MXN
Leon 197,600 MXN
Los Mochis 152,000 MXN
Los Reyes la Paz 159,100 MXN
Manzanillo 128,900 MXN
Matamoros 176,800 MXN
Mazatlan 172,400 MXN
Merida 183,700 MXN
Metepec 152,000 MXN
Mexicali 192,600 MXN
Mexico City 207,700 MXN
Minatitlan 124,400 MXN
Monclova 152,100 MXN
Monterrey 204,000 MXN
Morelia 187,300 MXN
Naucalpan 205,700 MXN
Navojoa 124,400 MXN
Nezahualcoyotl 204,000 MXN
Nogales 150,000 MXN
Nuevo Laredo 163,800 MXN
Oaxaca 154,700 MXN
Ojo de Agua 151,800 MXN
Orizaba 118,520 MXN
Pachuca 159,500 MXN
Piedras Negras 136,100 MXN
Playa del Carmen 128,900 MXN
Poza Rica 139,100 MXN
Puebla 197,600 MXN
Puerto Vallarta 151,800 MXN
Queretaro 190,500 MXN
Reynosa 180,300 MXN
Salamanca 137,400 MXN
Saltillo 194,600 MXN
San Cristobal de las Casas 150,000 MXN
San Juan del Rio 130,400 MXN
San Luis Potosi 181,600 MXN
San Luis Rio Colorado 128,900 MXN
San Nicolas de los Garza 183,600 MXN
San Pablo de las Salinas 142,300 MXN
San Pedro Garza Garcia 117,440 MXN
Soledad de Graciano Sanchez 154,700 MXN
Tampico 159,100 MXN
Tapachula 138,800 MXN
Tehuacan 152,300 MXN
Tepic 172,200 MXN
Tijuana 207,800 MXN
Tlalnepantla de Baz 189,300 MXN
Tlaquepaque 187,300 MXN
Toluca 185,100 MXN
Tonala 164,200 MXN
Torreon 180,300 MXN
Tuxtla Gutierrez 187,300 MXN
Uruapan 163,800 MXN
Veracruz 183,600 MXN
Villa Nicolas Romero 167,100 MXN
Villahermosa 161,600 MXN
Xalapa 174,000 MXN
Xico 161,600 MXN
Zacatecas 129,000 MXN
Zamora de Hidalgo 125,100 MXN
Zapopan 195,200 MXN

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