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Teacher Salary in Mexico

Teachers plan lessons, instruct students, and assess learning across subjects and grades. The Mexico median is $30,547 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
$30,547
per year
Monthly (national)
$2,547
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$30,547
Mexico, MX
Hourly (national)
$14.69
varies by city

Teacher salary by city in Mexico

CityPer year
Mexico, MX$30,547
Tijuana, MX$30,547
Puebla, MX$30,547
Santiago de Querétaro, MX$30,547
León de los Aldama, MX$30,547
Ciudad Juárez, MX$30,547
Zapopan, MX$30,547
Mérida, MX$30,547
Mexicali, MX$30,547
Chihuahua, MX$30,547
Monterrey, MX$21,583
Guadalajara, MX$21,240

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Related Education salaries in Mexico

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a teacher make in Mexico?
The national median teacher salary in Mexico is about $535,000 per year ($44,600 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $372,000 to $535,000.
Which Mexico city pays teachers the most?
Mexico, MX pays the most at about $535,000 per year.
Which Mexico city pays teachers the least?
Among cities we cover, Guadalajara, MX is on the lower end at about $372,000 per year for a teacher.
What is the typical salary range for a teacher in Mexico?
Across Mexico cities we cover, teacher pay commonly spans from about $280,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $711,600 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Mexico cities have teacher salary data?
Pay by Role publishes teacher pay for 12 cities in Mexico, all shown in MXN.
Is teacher in demand in Mexico?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +1% over the next decade. Related education roles on Pay by Role include Professor, School Principal.