Average Youth Care Counselor Salary in Mexico for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Youth Care Counselor 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 Youth Care Counselor Make in Mexico?

A Youth Care Counselor working in Mexico will typically earn around 485,300 MXN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 246,500 MXN to the highest average salary of 745,000 MXN.

Average Annual Salary
485,300 MXN
Average Monthly Salary
40,441 MXN

Lowest Annual Salary
246,500 MXN
Lowest Monthly Salary
20,541 MXN

Highest Annual Salary
745,000 MXN
Highest Monthly Salary
62,083 MXN

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

Youth Care Counselor 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 Youth Care Counselor Salaries in Mexico

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Youth Care Counselor can earn between 246,500 MXN and 745,000 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 Youth Care Counselor in Mexico is 475,700 MXN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 475,700 MXN, and 50% of the population earn more than 475,700 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 Youth Care Counselor salary in Mexico, 25% of the population are earning less than 325,600 MXN while 75% of the population earn more than 325,600 MXN.

75% of the population earn less than 597,800 MXN, and 25% of the population earn more than 597,800 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.

Youth Care Counselor 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 youth care counselor 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 Youth Care Counselor in Mexico that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 275,500 MXN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Youth Care Counselor salary would increase to 361,500 MXN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Youth Care Counselor, the average salary would be 504,500 MXN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 608,500 MXN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Youth Care Counselor with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 660,500 MXN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Youth Care Counselor with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 714,300 MXN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
275,500 MXN
2-5 Years +31%
361,500 MXN
5-10 Years +40%
504,500 MXN
10-15 Years +20%
608,500 MXN
15-20 Years +9%
660,500 MXN
20+ Years +8%
714,300 MXN

Youth Care Counselor 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 Youth Care Counselor 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 Youth Care Counselor in Mexico with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 327,800 MXN.

  • Master's Degree. A Youth Care Counselor in Mexico with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 487,600 MXN.

  • PhD. A Youth Care Counselor in Mexico with a phd education can earn an average salary of 707,600 MXN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
327,800 MXN
Master's Degree +49%
487,600 MXN
PhD +45%
707,600 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.

Youth Care Counselor 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 youth care counselor will earn an average of 454,300 MXN, while a female youth care counselor will earn around 519,300 MXN.

This means that a male youth care counselor earns approximately 13% less than a female youth care counselor for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Mexico

Male
454,300 MXN
Female +13%
519,300 MXN

Youth Care Counselor 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 Youth Care Counselor in Mexico is around 12% 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 = ( 12 ÷ 19 ) × 12  = 8%

What this means is that a Youth Care Counselor in Mexico can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 8% 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%

Youth Care Counselor 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 Youth Care Counselor 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 Youth Care Counselor

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Youth Care Counselor in Mexico.

Job Title Category Salary
Adoption Services Director Counseling 539,700 MXN
Alcohol and Drug Counselor Counseling 431,300 MXN
Assistant Instructor Counseling 200,000 MXN
Career Counselor Counseling 466,300 MXN
Consultant Counseling 498,500 MXN
Director of Rehabilitation Services Counseling 632,400 MXN
Disability Consultant Counseling 378,800 MXN
Employment Counselor Counseling 502,200 MXN
Family Advocate Counseling 340,000 MXN
Family Services Specialist Counseling 378,300 MXN
Family Support Specialist Counseling 504,400 MXN
Family Youth Worker Counseling 161,600 MXN
Guidance Counselor Counseling 510,200 MXN
Guidance Director Counseling 559,000 MXN
Mental Health Counselor Counseling 552,400 MXN
Mental Health Therapist Counseling 472,100 MXN
Programs Coordinator Counseling 275,800 MXN
Psychologist Counseling 693,100 MXN
Supervising Counselor Counseling 514,800 MXN
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Counseling 483,400 MXN
Youth Advocate Counseling 257,700 MXN
Youth Care Specialist Counseling 299,500 MXN
Youth Development Manager Counseling 619,000 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 618,800 MXN
Acuna 478,000 MXN
Aguascalientes 615,000 MXN
Boca del Rio 419,400 MXN
Buenavista 476,600 MXN
Campeche 480,600 MXN
Cancun 581,000 MXN
Celaya 556,000 MXN
Chalco 457,300 MXN
Chetumal 421,400 MXN
Chicoloapan 431,300 MXN
Chihuahua 660,500 MXN
Chilpancingo 450,300 MXN
Chimalhuacan 581,000 MXN
Cholula de Rivadabia 466,900 MXN
Ciudad Apodaca 545,300 MXN
Ciudad del Carmen 448,500 MXN
Ciudad Juarez 433,800 MXN
Ciudad Lopez Mateos 585,900 MXN
Ciudad Obregon 520,900 MXN
Ciudad Santa Catarina 518,900 MXN
Ciudad Valles 426,700 MXN
Ciudad Victoria 514,300 MXN
Coacalco 504,400 MXN
Coatzacoalcos 467,700 MXN
Colima 420,800 MXN
Cordoba 409,000 MXN
Cuautitlan Izcalli 574,200 MXN
Cuautla 436,200 MXN
Cuernavaca 541,700 MXN
Culiacan 650,800 MXN
Delicias 397,900 MXN
Durango 598,600 MXN
Ecatepec de Morelos 629,800 MXN
Ensenada 522,700 MXN
Fresnillo 420,100 MXN
General Escobedo 575,100 MXN
Gomez Palacio 528,500 MXN
Guadalajara 633,100 MXN
Guadalupe 583,000 MXN
Guaymas 390,000 MXN
Hermosillo 619,000 MXN
Hidalgo del Parral 389,200 MXN
Iguala 386,400 MXN
Irapuato 553,400 MXN
Ixtapaluca 510,300 MXN
Jiutepec 451,000 MXN
La Paz 504,400 MXN
Leon 650,700 MXN
Los Mochis 498,500 MXN
Los Reyes la Paz 487,600 MXN
Manzanillo 394,300 MXN
Matamoros 592,600 MXN
Mazatlan 538,600 MXN
Merida 592,600 MXN
Metepec 466,300 MXN
Mexicali 607,400 MXN
Mexico City 625,000 MXN
Minatitlan 383,300 MXN
Monclova 478,000 MXN
Monterrey 641,900 MXN
Morelia 607,400 MXN
Naucalpan 650,700 MXN
Navojoa 384,200 MXN
Nezahualcoyotl 648,200 MXN
Nogales 483,800 MXN
Nuevo Laredo 543,200 MXN
Oaxaca 510,000 MXN
Ojo de Agua 483,800 MXN
Orizaba 411,400 MXN
Pachuca 498,500 MXN
Piedras Negras 450,300 MXN
Playa del Carmen 431,300 MXN
Poza Rica 480,600 MXN
Puebla 637,500 MXN
Puerto Vallarta 492,400 MXN
Queretaro 623,200 MXN
Reynosa 576,500 MXN
Salamanca 455,400 MXN
Saltillo 623,700 MXN
San Cristobal de las Casas 472,100 MXN
San Juan del Rio 428,400 MXN
San Luis Potosi 592,600 MXN
San Luis Rio Colorado 420,100 MXN
San Nicolas de los Garza 572,200 MXN
San Pablo de las Salinas 460,500 MXN
San Pedro Garza Garcia 403,100 MXN
Soledad de Graciano Sanchez 485,200 MXN
Tampico 543,200 MXN
Tapachula 475,700 MXN
Tehuacan 518,900 MXN
Tepic 558,300 MXN
Tijuana 637,500 MXN
Tlalnepantla de Baz 589,400 MXN
Tlaquepaque 563,000 MXN
Toluca 583,000 MXN
Tonala 538,600 MXN
Torreon 619,800 MXN
Tuxtla Gutierrez 574,200 MXN
Uruapan 525,700 MXN
Veracruz 582,700 MXN
Villa Nicolas Romero 528,500 MXN
Villahermosa 548,500 MXN
Xalapa 539,700 MXN
Xico 552,400 MXN
Zacatecas 411,400 MXN
Zamora de Hidalgo 411,400 MXN
Zapopan 658,300 MXN

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