Average Telecommunications Engineering Specialist Salary in Mexico for 2024

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

A Telecommunications Engineering Specialist working in Mexico will typically earn around 369,900 MXN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 185,100 MXN to the highest average salary of 571,300 MXN.

Average Annual Salary
369,900 MXN
Average Monthly Salary
30,825 MXN

Lowest Annual Salary
185,100 MXN
Lowest Monthly Salary
15,425 MXN

Highest Annual Salary
571,300 MXN
Highest Monthly Salary
47,608 MXN

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

Telecommunications Engineering Specialist 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 Engineering Specialist Salaries in Mexico

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Telecommunications Engineering Specialist can earn between 185,100 MXN and 571,300 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 Telecommunications Engineering Specialist in Mexico is 369,900 MXN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 369,900 MXN, and 50% of the population earn more than 369,900 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 Engineering Specialist salary in Mexico, 25% of the population are earning less than 251,500 MXN while 75% of the population earn more than 251,500 MXN.

75% of the population earn less than 471,700 MXN, and 25% of the population earn more than 471,700 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 Engineering Specialist 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 engineering specialist 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 Engineering Specialist in Mexico that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 222,300 MXN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Telecommunications Engineering Specialist salary would increase to 294,700 MXN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Telecommunications Engineering Specialist, the average salary would be 392,300 MXN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 467,100 MXN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Telecommunications Engineering Specialist with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 504,300 MXN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Telecommunications Engineering Specialist with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 539,700 MXN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
222,300 MXN
2-5 Years +32%
294,700 MXN
5-10 Years +34%
392,300 MXN
10-15 Years +19%
467,100 MXN
15-20 Years +8%
504,300 MXN
20+ Years +7%
539,700 MXN

Telecommunications Engineering Specialist 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 Engineering Specialist 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 Engineering Specialist in Mexico with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 315,900 MXN.

  • Master's Degree. A Telecommunications Engineering Specialist in Mexico with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 498,000 MXN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
315,900 MXN
Master's Degree +58%
498,000 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 Engineering Specialist 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 engineering specialist will earn an average of 378,800 MXN, while a female telecommunications engineering specialist will earn around 357,700 MXN.

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

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Mexico

Male
378,800 MXN
Female -6%
357,700 MXN

Telecommunications Engineering Specialist 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 Engineering Specialist 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 Engineering Specialist 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 Engineering Specialist 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 Engineering Specialist 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 Engineering Specialist

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Telecommunications Engineering Specialist 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 Engineer Telecommunication 390,000 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 475,700 MXN
Acuna 362,200 MXN
Aguascalientes 491,000 MXN
Boca del Rio 320,500 MXN
Buenavista 375,200 MXN
Campeche 382,600 MXN
Cancun 464,900 MXN
Celaya 403,100 MXN
Chalco 340,400 MXN
Chetumal 330,700 MXN
Chicoloapan 352,000 MXN
Chihuahua 454,900 MXN
Chilpancingo 362,200 MXN
Chimalhuacan 460,500 MXN
Cholula de Rivadabia 361,500 MXN
Ciudad Apodaca 431,300 MXN
Ciudad del Carmen 349,300 MXN
Ciudad Juarez 317,700 MXN
Ciudad Lopez Mateos 440,200 MXN
Ciudad Obregon 388,100 MXN
Ciudad Santa Catarina 377,200 MXN
Ciudad Valles 305,600 MXN
Ciudad Victoria 386,400 MXN
Coacalco 382,600 MXN
Coatzacoalcos 353,600 MXN
Colima 313,700 MXN
Cordoba 318,800 MXN
Cuautitlan Izcalli 442,300 MXN
Cuautla 330,700 MXN
Cuernavaca 399,900 MXN
Culiacan 489,500 MXN
Delicias 299,500 MXN
Durango 445,100 MXN
Ecatepec de Morelos 480,600 MXN
Ensenada 381,800 MXN
Fresnillo 296,000 MXN
General Escobedo 406,300 MXN
Gomez Palacio 369,300 MXN
Guadalajara 475,700 MXN
Guadalupe 483,400 MXN
Guaymas 283,700 MXN
Hermosillo 485,300 MXN
Hidalgo del Parral 283,400 MXN
Iguala 294,700 MXN
Irapuato 419,400 MXN
Ixtapaluca 392,300 MXN
Jiutepec 341,400 MXN
La Paz 378,800 MXN
Leon 466,900 MXN
Los Mochis 404,600 MXN
Los Reyes la Paz 401,300 MXN
Manzanillo 301,700 MXN
Matamoros 430,000 MXN
Mazatlan 415,900 MXN
Merida 448,500 MXN
Metepec 367,200 MXN
Mexicali 483,400 MXN
Mexico City 480,300 MXN
Minatitlan 286,400 MXN
Monclova 378,800 MXN
Monterrey 466,300 MXN
Morelia 464,400 MXN
Naucalpan 454,300 MXN
Navojoa 282,300 MXN
Nezahualcoyotl 459,700 MXN
Nogales 367,200 MXN
Nuevo Laredo 415,900 MXN
Oaxaca 363,000 MXN
Ojo de Agua 378,800 MXN
Orizaba 294,300 MXN
Pachuca 367,900 MXN
Piedras Negras 327,800 MXN
Playa del Carmen 308,300 MXN
Poza Rica 354,000 MXN
Puebla 472,100 MXN
Puerto Vallarta 367,900 MXN
Queretaro 466,300 MXN
Reynosa 453,200 MXN
Salamanca 335,800 MXN
Saltillo 485,300 MXN
San Cristobal de las Casas 345,700 MXN
San Juan del Rio 308,300 MXN
San Luis Potosi 485,300 MXN
San Luis Rio Colorado 335,100 MXN
San Nicolas de los Garza 433,400 MXN
San Pablo de las Salinas 353,600 MXN
San Pedro Garza Garcia 294,700 MXN
Soledad de Graciano Sanchez 392,300 MXN
Tampico 390,000 MXN
Tapachula 363,000 MXN
Tehuacan 357,700 MXN
Tepic 396,300 MXN
Tijuana 471,700 MXN
Tlalnepantla de Baz 478,100 MXN
Tlaquepaque 455,400 MXN
Toluca 437,300 MXN
Tonala 421,400 MXN
Torreon 459,300 MXN
Tuxtla Gutierrez 448,500 MXN
Uruapan 366,200 MXN
Veracruz 428,400 MXN
Villa Nicolas Romero 375,200 MXN
Villahermosa 409,000 MXN
Xalapa 424,900 MXN
Xico 406,300 MXN
Zacatecas 301,700 MXN
Zamora de Hidalgo 314,500 MXN
Zapopan 460,500 MXN

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