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Photographer Salary in Mexico

Photographers capture and edit images for clients, publications, and brands. The Mexico median is $28,949 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
$28,949
per year
Monthly (national)
$2,415
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$28,949
Mexico, MX
Hourly (national)
$13.92
varies by city

Photographer salary by city in Mexico

CityPer year
Mexico, MX$28,949
Tijuana, MX$28,949
Puebla, MX$28,949
Santiago de Querétaro, MX$28,949
León de los Aldama, MX$28,949
Ciudad Juárez, MX$28,949
Zapopan, MX$28,949
Mérida, MX$28,949
Mexicali, MX$28,949
Chihuahua, MX$28,949
Monterrey, MX$20,498
Guadalajara, MX$20,041

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a photographer make in Mexico?
The national median photographer salary in Mexico is about $507,000 per year ($42,300 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $351,000 to $507,000.
Which Mexico city pays photographers the most?
Mexico, MX pays the most at about $507,000 per year.
Which Mexico city pays photographers the least?
Among cities we cover, Guadalajara, MX is on the lower end at about $351,000 per year for a photographer.
What is the typical salary range for a photographer in Mexico?
Across Mexico cities we cover, photographer pay commonly spans from about $205,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $758,000 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Mexico cities have photographer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes photographer pay for 12 cities in Mexico, all shown in MXN.
Is photographer in demand in Mexico?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +4% over the next decade. Related creative roles on Pay by Role include Graphic Designer, Architect, Copywriter.