Average School Bus Driver Salary in Mexico for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average School Bus Driver 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 School Bus Driver Make in Mexico?

A School Bus Driver working in Mexico will typically earn around 138,800 MXN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 70,700 MXN to the highest average salary of 215,100 MXN.

Average Annual Salary
138,800 MXN
Average Monthly Salary
11,566 MXN

Lowest Annual Salary
70,700 MXN
Lowest Monthly Salary
5,891 MXN

Highest Annual Salary
215,100 MXN
Highest Monthly Salary
17,925 MXN

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

School Bus Driver 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 School Bus Driver Salaries in Mexico

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a School Bus Driver can earn between 70,700 MXN and 215,100 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 School Bus Driver in Mexico is 137,400 MXN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 137,400 MXN, and 50% of the population earn more than 137,400 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 School Bus Driver salary in Mexico, 25% of the population are earning less than 95,760 MXN while 75% of the population earn more than 95,760 MXN.

75% of the population earn less than 172,400 MXN, and 25% of the population earn more than 172,400 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.

School Bus Driver 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 school bus driver 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 School Bus Driver in Mexico that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 80,340 MXN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average School Bus Driver salary would increase to 104,440 MXN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a School Bus Driver, the average salary would be 148,300 MXN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 176,800 MXN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A School Bus Driver with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 192,000 MXN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a School Bus Driver with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 207,800 MXN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
80,340 MXN
2-5 Years +31%
104,440 MXN
5-10 Years +40%
148,300 MXN
10-15 Years +20%
176,800 MXN
15-20 Years +9%
192,000 MXN
20+ Years +8%
207,800 MXN

School Bus Driver 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 School Bus Driver 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 School Bus Driver in Mexico with a high school education can earn an average salary of 89,980 MXN.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A School Bus Driver in Mexico with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 136,100 MXN.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A School Bus Driver in Mexico with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 207,700 MXN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
89,980 MXN
Certificate or Diploma +47%
136,100 MXN
Bachelor's Degree +53%
207,700 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.

School Bus Driver 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 school bus driver will earn an average of 151,800 MXN, while a female school bus driver will earn around 128,900 MXN.

This means that a male school bus driver earns approximately 18% more than a female school bus driver for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Mexico

Male
151,800 MXN
Female -18%
128,900 MXN

School Bus Driver 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 School Bus Driver in Mexico is around 8% every 20 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 ÷ 20 ) × 12  = 5%

What this means is that a School Bus Driver 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%

School Bus Driver 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 School Bus Driver is a low bonus based job, with 27% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

73% 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 3%.

Received Bonus
27%
No Bonus
73%

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 School Bus Driver

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

Job Title Category Salary
Bus Driver Courier / Delivery / Transport / Drivers 119,900 MXN
Car Driver Courier / Delivery / Transport / Drivers 116,180 MXN
CDL Driver Courier / Delivery / Transport / Drivers 139,100 MXN
CDL Truck Driver Courier / Delivery / Transport / Drivers 138,200 MXN
Chauffeur Courier / Delivery / Transport / Drivers 151,800 MXN
Courier Coordinator Courier / Delivery / Transport / Drivers 197,600 MXN
Courier Sales Manager Courier / Delivery / Transport / Drivers 301,600 MXN
Deck Officer Courier / Delivery / Transport / Drivers 130,400 MXN
Delivery Driver Courier / Delivery / Transport / Drivers 110,340 MXN
Delivery Specialist Courier / Delivery / Transport / Drivers 148,300 MXN
Delivery Supervisor Courier / Delivery / Transport / Drivers 175,900 MXN
Dispatcher Courier / Delivery / Transport / Drivers 101,960 MXN
Driver Courier / Delivery / Transport / Drivers 119,860 MXN
Driving Instructor Courier / Delivery / Transport / Drivers 161,300 MXN
Goods Receiving Expediter Courier / Delivery / Transport / Drivers 129,000 MXN
Limousine Driver Courier / Delivery / Transport / Drivers 148,300 MXN
Parking Inspector Courier / Delivery / Transport / Drivers 142,300 MXN
Shuttle Driver Courier / Delivery / Transport / Drivers 124,400 MXN
Taxi Driver Courier / Delivery / Transport / Drivers 119,700 MXN
Third Officer Courier / Delivery / Transport / Drivers 115,600 MXN
Train Driver Courier / Delivery / Transport / Drivers 136,100 MXN
Tram Driver Courier / Delivery / Transport / Drivers 130,400 MXN
Transport Officer Courier / Delivery / Transport / Drivers 123,400 MXN
Transportation and Shipping Supervisor Courier / Delivery / Transport / Drivers 192,600 MXN
Transportation Manager Courier / Delivery / Transport / Drivers 513,300 MXN
Truck Driver Courier / Delivery / Transport / Drivers 123,400 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 172,200 MXN
Acuna 127,700 MXN
Aguascalientes 169,000 MXN
Boca del Rio 113,560 MXN
Buenavista 130,400 MXN
Campeche 138,200 MXN
Cancun 172,400 MXN
Celaya 154,700 MXN
Chalco 125,700 MXN
Chetumal 119,900 MXN
Chicoloapan 118,060 MXN
Chihuahua 176,800 MXN
Chilpancingo 125,700 MXN
Chimalhuacan 159,400 MXN
Cholula de Rivadabia 134,600 MXN
Ciudad Apodaca 159,500 MXN
Ciudad del Carmen 125,100 MXN
Ciudad Juarez 119,900 MXN
Ciudad Lopez Mateos 152,100 MXN
Ciudad Obregon 142,300 MXN
Ciudad Santa Catarina 138,800 MXN
Ciudad Valles 108,800 MXN
Ciudad Victoria 139,100 MXN
Coacalco 146,200 MXN
Coatzacoalcos 136,200 MXN
Colima 113,840 MXN
Cordoba 119,900 MXN
Cuautitlan Izcalli 157,600 MXN
Cuautla 116,780 MXN
Cuernavaca 143,200 MXN
Culiacan 172,400 MXN
Delicias 116,180 MXN
Durango 161,600 MXN
Ecatepec de Morelos 172,400 MXN
Ensenada 137,400 MXN
Fresnillo 107,900 MXN
General Escobedo 158,700 MXN
Gomez Palacio 138,800 MXN
Guadalajara 175,900 MXN
Guadalupe 163,800 MXN
Guaymas 108,320 MXN
Hermosillo 161,600 MXN
Hidalgo del Parral 109,720 MXN
Iguala 106,760 MXN
Irapuato 152,300 MXN
Ixtapaluca 143,200 MXN
Jiutepec 118,060 MXN
La Paz 125,700 MXN
Leon 172,400 MXN
Los Mochis 137,400 MXN
Los Reyes la Paz 142,300 MXN
Manzanillo 115,620 MXN
Matamoros 154,700 MXN
Mazatlan 157,600 MXN
Merida 161,300 MXN
Metepec 136,100 MXN
Mexicali 172,400 MXN
Mexico City 185,100 MXN
Minatitlan 106,440 MXN
Monclova 128,500 MXN
Monterrey 183,600 MXN
Morelia 158,700 MXN
Naucalpan 169,000 MXN
Navojoa 101,980 MXN
Nezahualcoyotl 174,000 MXN
Nogales 130,400 MXN
Nuevo Laredo 148,300 MXN
Oaxaca 142,300 MXN
Ojo de Agua 128,500 MXN
Orizaba 112,420 MXN
Pachuca 138,800 MXN
Piedras Negras 125,100 MXN
Playa del Carmen 115,260 MXN
Poza Rica 129,000 MXN
Puebla 185,100 MXN
Puerto Vallarta 125,700 MXN
Queretaro 172,200 MXN
Reynosa 161,600 MXN
Salamanca 115,940 MXN
Saltillo 169,000 MXN
San Cristobal de las Casas 127,700 MXN
San Juan del Rio 112,600 MXN
San Luis Potosi 172,200 MXN
San Luis Rio Colorado 116,740 MXN
San Nicolas de los Garza 159,100 MXN
San Pablo de las Salinas 128,900 MXN
San Pedro Garza Garcia 103,260 MXN
Soledad de Graciano Sanchez 137,400 MXN
Tampico 142,300 MXN
Tapachula 127,700 MXN
Tehuacan 130,400 MXN
Tepic 150,000 MXN
Tijuana 172,200 MXN
Tlalnepantla de Baz 159,100 MXN
Tlaquepaque 161,300 MXN
Toluca 154,700 MXN
Tonala 152,000 MXN
Torreon 159,100 MXN
Tuxtla Gutierrez 168,100 MXN
Uruapan 142,300 MXN
Veracruz 148,300 MXN
Villa Nicolas Romero 137,400 MXN
Villahermosa 157,600 MXN
Xalapa 150,000 MXN
Xico 151,800 MXN
Zacatecas 114,900 MXN
Zamora de Hidalgo 116,180 MXN
Zapopan 183,700 MXN

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