Average Transportation Manager Salary in Mexico for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Transportation Manager 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 Transportation Manager Make in Mexico?

A Transportation Manager working in Mexico will typically earn around 513,300 MXN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 266,000 MXN to the highest average salary of 783,800 MXN.

Average Annual Salary
513,300 MXN
Average Monthly Salary
42,775 MXN

Lowest Annual Salary
266,000 MXN
Lowest Monthly Salary
22,166 MXN

Highest Annual Salary
783,800 MXN
Highest Monthly Salary
65,316 MXN

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

Transportation Manager 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 Transportation Manager Salaries in Mexico

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Transportation Manager can earn between 266,000 MXN and 783,800 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 Transportation Manager in Mexico is 492,400 MXN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 492,400 MXN, and 50% of the population earn more than 492,400 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 Transportation Manager salary in Mexico, 25% of the population are earning less than 341,400 MXN while 75% of the population earn more than 341,400 MXN.

75% of the population earn less than 615,000 MXN, and 25% of the population earn more than 615,000 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.

Transportation Manager 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 transportation manager 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 Transportation Manager in Mexico that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 301,600 MXN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Transportation Manager salary would increase to 407,100 MXN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Transportation Manager, the average salary would be 528,500 MXN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 639,900 MXN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Transportation Manager with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 699,700 MXN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Transportation Manager with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 736,700 MXN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
301,600 MXN
2-5 Years +34%
407,100 MXN
5-10 Years +30%
528,500 MXN
10-15 Years +21%
639,900 MXN
15-20 Years +9%
699,700 MXN
20+ Years +5%
736,700 MXN

Transportation Manager 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 Transportation Manager 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 Transportation Manager in Mexico with a high school education can earn an average salary of 363,000 MXN.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Transportation Manager in Mexico with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 417,200 MXN.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Transportation Manager in Mexico with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 587,800 MXN.

  • Master's Degree. A Transportation Manager in Mexico with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 712,100 MXN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
363,000 MXN
Certificate or Diploma +14%
417,200 MXN
Bachelor's Degree +41%
587,800 MXN
Master's Degree +21%
712,100 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.

Transportation Manager 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 transportation manager will earn an average of 541,700 MXN, while a female transportation manager will earn around 493,000 MXN.

This means that a male transportation manager earns approximately 10% more than a female transportation manager for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Mexico

Male
541,700 MXN
Female -10%
493,000 MXN

Transportation Manager 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 Transportation Manager in Mexico is around 10% every 22 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 = ( 10 ÷ 22 ) × 12  = 5%

What this means is that a Transportation Manager 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%

Transportation Manager 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 Transportation Manager is a high bonus based job, with 78% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

22% 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 6% to 8%.

Received Bonus
78%
No Bonus
22%

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 Transportation Manager

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Transportation Manager 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
School Bus Driver Courier / Delivery / Transport / Drivers 138,800 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
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 581,300 MXN
Acuna 467,100 MXN
Aguascalientes 588,500 MXN
Boca del Rio 430,500 MXN
Buenavista 478,100 MXN
Campeche 459,300 MXN
Cancun 615,700 MXN
Celaya 531,700 MXN
Chalco 455,400 MXN
Chetumal 417,100 MXN
Chicoloapan 447,700 MXN
Chihuahua 632,400 MXN
Chilpancingo 478,100 MXN
Chimalhuacan 566,900 MXN
Cholula de Rivadabia 472,100 MXN
Ciudad Apodaca 531,700 MXN
Ciudad del Carmen 455,400 MXN
Ciudad Juarez 407,300 MXN
Ciudad Lopez Mateos 572,200 MXN
Ciudad Obregon 522,700 MXN
Ciudad Santa Catarina 499,300 MXN
Ciudad Valles 385,300 MXN
Ciudad Victoria 502,200 MXN
Coacalco 531,700 MXN
Coatzacoalcos 459,700 MXN
Colima 420,100 MXN
Cordoba 415,900 MXN
Cuautitlan Izcalli 538,600 MXN
Cuautla 428,400 MXN
Cuernavaca 551,200 MXN
Culiacan 632,400 MXN
Delicias 396,300 MXN
Durango 551,200 MXN
Ecatepec de Morelos 667,400 MXN
Ensenada 489,600 MXN
Fresnillo 386,400 MXN
General Escobedo 528,600 MXN
Gomez Palacio 485,300 MXN
Guadalajara 615,700 MXN
Guadalupe 581,000 MXN
Guaymas 366,200 MXN
Hermosillo 615,700 MXN
Hidalgo del Parral 371,100 MXN
Iguala 411,400 MXN
Irapuato 539,700 MXN
Ixtapaluca 528,600 MXN
Jiutepec 431,100 MXN
La Paz 492,400 MXN
Leon 637,500 MXN
Los Mochis 504,300 MXN
Los Reyes la Paz 485,200 MXN
Manzanillo 409,000 MXN
Matamoros 566,900 MXN
Mazatlan 558,300 MXN
Merida 581,300 MXN
Metepec 454,300 MXN
Mexicali 592,600 MXN
Mexico City 646,600 MXN
Minatitlan 371,100 MXN
Monclova 467,100 MXN
Monterrey 615,000 MXN
Morelia 581,000 MXN
Naucalpan 612,500 MXN
Navojoa 389,200 MXN
Nezahualcoyotl 642,800 MXN
Nogales 464,400 MXN
Nuevo Laredo 522,700 MXN
Oaxaca 498,500 MXN
Ojo de Agua 480,300 MXN
Orizaba 399,900 MXN
Pachuca 504,300 MXN
Piedras Negras 430,500 MXN
Playa del Carmen 420,800 MXN
Poza Rica 440,200 MXN
Puebla 632,400 MXN
Puerto Vallarta 442,300 MXN
Queretaro 559,000 MXN
Reynosa 575,100 MXN
Salamanca 417,100 MXN
Saltillo 631,200 MXN
San Cristobal de las Casas 444,300 MXN
San Juan del Rio 409,000 MXN
San Luis Potosi 603,400 MXN
San Luis Rio Colorado 412,000 MXN
San Nicolas de los Garza 545,300 MXN
San Pablo de las Salinas 430,500 MXN
San Pedro Garza Garcia 378,300 MXN
Soledad de Graciano Sanchez 504,400 MXN
Tampico 533,100 MXN
Tapachula 444,300 MXN
Tehuacan 499,300 MXN
Tepic 504,400 MXN
Tijuana 645,800 MXN
Tlalnepantla de Baz 612,500 MXN
Tlaquepaque 582,700 MXN
Toluca 581,000 MXN
Tonala 547,800 MXN
Torreon 571,300 MXN
Tuxtla Gutierrez 585,900 MXN
Uruapan 492,700 MXN
Veracruz 548,800 MXN
Villa Nicolas Romero 524,300 MXN
Villahermosa 545,300 MXN
Xalapa 539,800 MXN
Xico 518,300 MXN
Zacatecas 417,200 MXN
Zamora de Hidalgo 392,300 MXN
Zapopan 603,400 MXN

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