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Chef Salary in Mexico

Chefs plan menus, prepare food, and lead kitchen teams. The Mexico median is $36,314 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

Showing amounts in USD (USD default; source data is MXN). FX as of Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:02:31 +0000. Convert currencies

National median
$36,314
per year
Monthly (national)
$3,026
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$36,314
Mexico, MX
Hourly (national)
$17.46
varies by city

Chef salary by city in Mexico

CityPer year
Mexico, MX$36,314
Tijuana, MX$36,314
Puebla, MX$36,314
Santiago de Querétaro, MX$36,314
León de los Aldama, MX$36,314
Ciudad Juárez, MX$36,314
Zapopan, MX$36,314
Mérida, MX$36,314
Mexicali, MX$36,314
Chihuahua, MX$36,314
Monterrey, MX$26,208
Guadalajara, MX$24,780

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a chef make in Mexico?
The national median chef salary in Mexico is about $636,000 per year ($53,000 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $434,000 to $636,000.
Which Mexico city pays chefs the most?
Mexico, MX pays the most at about $636,000 per year.
Which Mexico city pays chefs the least?
Among cities we cover, Guadalajara, MX is on the lower end at about $434,000 per year for a chef.
What is the typical salary range for a chef in Mexico?
Across Mexico cities we cover, chef pay commonly spans from about $303,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $915,800 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Mexico cities have chef salary data?
Pay by Role publishes chef pay for 12 cities in Mexico, all shown in MXN.
Is chef in demand in Mexico?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +5% over the next decade. Related skilled trades roles on Pay by Role include Electrician, Plumber, Carpenter.