Average Telecommunications Engineer Salary in Mexico for 2024

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

A Telecommunications Engineer working in Mexico will typically earn around 390,000 MXN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 196,800 MXN to the highest average salary of 606,400 MXN.

Average Annual Salary
390,000 MXN
Average Monthly Salary
32,500 MXN

Lowest Annual Salary
196,800 MXN
Lowest Monthly Salary
16,400 MXN

Highest Annual Salary
606,400 MXN
Highest Monthly Salary
50,533 MXN

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

Telecommunications Engineer 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 Telecommunications Engineer Salaries in Mexico

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Telecommunications Engineer can earn between 196,800 MXN and 606,400 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 Telecommunications Engineer in Mexico is 390,000 MXN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 390,000 MXN, and 50% of the population earn more than 390,000 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 Telecommunications Engineer salary in Mexico, 25% of the population are earning less than 263,900 MXN while 75% of the population earn more than 263,900 MXN.

75% of the population earn less than 498,000 MXN, and 25% of the population earn more than 498,000 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.

Telecommunications Engineer 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 telecommunications engineer 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 Telecommunications Engineer in Mexico that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 233,900 MXN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Telecommunications Engineer salary would increase to 312,400 MXN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Telecommunications Engineer, the average salary would be 415,900 MXN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 496,100 MXN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Telecommunications Engineer with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 535,800 MXN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Telecommunications Engineer with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 573,500 MXN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
233,900 MXN
2-5 Years +32%
312,400 MXN
5-10 Years +34%
415,900 MXN
10-15 Years +19%
496,100 MXN
15-20 Years +8%
535,800 MXN
20+ Years +7%
573,500 MXN

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

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Telecommunications Engineer in Mexico with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 335,800 MXN.

  • Master's Degree. A Telecommunications Engineer in Mexico with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 528,600 MXN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
335,800 MXN
Master's Degree +58%
528,600 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.

Telecommunications Engineer 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 telecommunications engineer will earn an average of 401,300 MXN, while a female telecommunications engineer will earn around 378,800 MXN.

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

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Mexico

Male
401,300 MXN
Female -6%
378,800 MXN

Telecommunications Engineer 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 Telecommunications Engineer in Mexico is around 11% 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 = ( 11 ÷ 19 ) × 12  = 7%

What this means is that a Telecommunications Engineer in Mexico can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 7% 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%

Telecommunications Engineer 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 Telecommunications Engineer is a moderate bonus based job, with 54% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

46% 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 3% to 6%.

Received Bonus
54%
No Bonus
46%

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 Telecommunications Engineer

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

Job Title Category Salary
Access Operation Team Leader Telecommunication 431,300 MXN
Audio Visual Installer Telecommunication 191,600 MXN
Broadband Technician Telecommunication 197,600 MXN
Chief Technology Officer Telecommunication 582,700 MXN
Customer Implementation Support Telecommunication 204,700 MXN
Fiber Optic Technician Telecommunication 209,700 MXN
Mobile Data Coordinator Telecommunication 225,300 MXN
OSP Site Supervisor Telecommunication 261,300 MXN
Retention Executive Telecommunication 513,300 MXN
RF Engineer Telecommunication 345,100 MXN
Sales Director Telecommunication 597,800 MXN
Sales Engineer Telecommunication 399,900 MXN
Technical Support Engineer Telecommunication 361,500 MXN
Telecom Chief Engineer Telecommunication 417,100 MXN
Telecom Specialist Telecommunication 437,900 MXN
Telecommunication Consultant Telecommunication 492,400 MXN
Telecommunication Dispatcher Telecommunication 183,600 MXN
Telecommunication Equipment Engineer Telecommunication 288,700 MXN
Telecommunication Logistics Supervisor Telecommunication 263,100 MXN
Telecommunication Product Manager Telecommunication 442,300 MXN
Telecommunication Project Coordinator Telecommunication 245,300 MXN
Telecommunication Project Manager Telecommunication 437,900 MXN
Telecommunication Service Delivery Manager Telecommunication 510,000 MXN
Telecommunication Service Management Coordinator Telecommunication 411,400 MXN
Telecommunication Solution Architect Telecommunication 499,300 MXN
Telecommunication Surveyor Telecommunication 197,600 MXN
Telecommunication Team Leader Telecommunication 383,300 MXN
Telecommunication Technical Manager Telecommunication 428,400 MXN
Telecommunication Technician Telecommunication 185,100 MXN
Telecommunications Analyst Telecommunication 448,500 MXN
Telecommunications Assistant Manager Telecommunication 450,300 MXN
Telecommunications Chief Engineer Telecommunication 394,800 MXN
Telecommunications Engineering Specialist Telecommunication 369,900 MXN
Telecommunications Equipment Installer Telecommunication 194,600 MXN
Telecommunications Facility Examiner Telecommunication 222,300 MXN
Telecommunications Line Installer Telecommunication 183,700 MXN
Telecommunications Manager Telecommunication 650,800 MXN
Telecommunications Network Engineer Telecommunication 397,900 MXN
Telecommunications Technician Telecommunication 189,300 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 462,300 MXN
Acuna 369,300 MXN
Aguascalientes 480,300 MXN
Boca del Rio 330,900 MXN
Buenavista 366,200 MXN
Campeche 376,800 MXN
Cancun 448,500 MXN
Celaya 411,400 MXN
Chalco 340,400 MXN
Chetumal 340,400 MXN
Chicoloapan 353,600 MXN
Chihuahua 472,100 MXN
Chilpancingo 345,700 MXN
Chimalhuacan 466,300 MXN
Cholula de Rivadabia 335,100 MXN
Ciudad Apodaca 428,400 MXN
Ciudad del Carmen 349,300 MXN
Ciudad Juarez 335,100 MXN
Ciudad Lopez Mateos 417,100 MXN
Ciudad Obregon 412,000 MXN
Ciudad Santa Catarina 377,200 MXN
Ciudad Valles 308,300 MXN
Ciudad Victoria 388,100 MXN
Coacalco 407,100 MXN
Coatzacoalcos 348,300 MXN
Colima 308,900 MXN
Cordoba 311,700 MXN
Cuautitlan Izcalli 420,100 MXN
Cuautla 314,500 MXN
Cuernavaca 411,400 MXN
Culiacan 472,100 MXN
Delicias 315,700 MXN
Durango 417,100 MXN
Ecatepec de Morelos 510,000 MXN
Ensenada 399,900 MXN
Fresnillo 283,700 MXN
General Escobedo 389,200 MXN
Gomez Palacio 386,400 MXN
Guadalajara 478,000 MXN
Guadalupe 453,200 MXN
Guaymas 301,300 MXN
Hermosillo 472,000 MXN
Hidalgo del Parral 281,500 MXN
Iguala 314,500 MXN
Irapuato 426,700 MXN
Ixtapaluca 396,300 MXN
Jiutepec 341,400 MXN
La Paz 367,900 MXN
Leon 489,500 MXN
Los Mochis 398,300 MXN
Los Reyes la Paz 377,200 MXN
Manzanillo 308,900 MXN
Matamoros 406,300 MXN
Mazatlan 426,700 MXN
Merida 440,200 MXN
Metepec 369,300 MXN
Mexicali 447,700 MXN
Mexico City 485,200 MXN
Minatitlan 290,800 MXN
Monclova 351,200 MXN
Monterrey 466,300 MXN
Morelia 425,100 MXN
Naucalpan 447,700 MXN
Navojoa 282,300 MXN
Nezahualcoyotl 454,900 MXN
Nogales 340,400 MXN
Nuevo Laredo 404,600 MXN
Oaxaca 384,200 MXN
Ojo de Agua 361,500 MXN
Orizaba 282,500 MXN
Pachuca 367,200 MXN
Piedras Negras 308,900 MXN
Playa del Carmen 325,600 MXN
Poza Rica 341,400 MXN
Puebla 502,200 MXN
Puerto Vallarta 339,100 MXN
Queretaro 428,400 MXN
Reynosa 431,300 MXN
Salamanca 318,800 MXN
Saltillo 447,700 MXN
San Cristobal de las Casas 345,100 MXN
San Juan del Rio 313,700 MXN
San Luis Potosi 478,100 MXN
San Luis Rio Colorado 330,700 MXN
San Nicolas de los Garza 433,400 MXN
San Pablo de las Salinas 339,100 MXN
San Pedro Garza Garcia 288,100 MXN
Soledad de Graciano Sanchez 367,900 MXN
Tampico 378,300 MXN
Tapachula 354,000 MXN
Tehuacan 372,600 MXN
Tepic 403,100 MXN
Tijuana 472,100 MXN
Tlalnepantla de Baz 444,300 MXN
Tlaquepaque 459,300 MXN
Toluca 433,400 MXN
Tonala 414,000 MXN
Torreon 442,300 MXN
Tuxtla Gutierrez 447,700 MXN
Uruapan 361,500 MXN
Veracruz 424,300 MXN
Villa Nicolas Romero 372,600 MXN
Villahermosa 398,300 MXN
Xalapa 437,900 MXN
Xico 392,300 MXN
Zacatecas 312,400 MXN
Zamora de Hidalgo 307,400 MXN
Zapopan 483,400 MXN

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