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Professor Salary in Mexico

Professors teach at the college level and often conduct original research in their field. The Mexico median is $51,388 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
$51,388
per year
Monthly (national)
$4,282
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$51,388
Mexico, MX
Hourly (national)
$24.71
varies by city

Professor salary by city in Mexico

CityPer year
Mexico, MX$51,388
Tijuana, MX$51,388
Puebla, MX$51,388
Santiago de Querétaro, MX$51,388
León de los Aldama, MX$51,388
Ciudad Juárez, MX$51,388
Zapopan, MX$51,388
Mérida, MX$51,388
Mexicali, MX$51,388
Chihuahua, MX$51,388
Monterrey, MX$36,086
Guadalajara, MX$35,915

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a professor make in Mexico?
The national median professor salary in Mexico is about $900,000 per year ($75,000 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $629,000 to $900,000.
Which Mexico city pays professors the most?
Mexico, MX pays the most at about $900,000 per year.
Which Mexico city pays professors the least?
Among cities we cover, Guadalajara, MX is on the lower end at about $629,000 per year for a professor.
What is the typical salary range for a professor in Mexico?
Across Mexico cities we cover, professor pay commonly spans from about $474,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $1,296,000 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Mexico cities have professor salary data?
Pay by Role publishes professor pay for 12 cities in Mexico, all shown in MXN.
Is professor in demand in Mexico?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +8% over the next decade. Related education roles on Pay by Role include Teacher, School Principal.