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Legal Average Salaries in Mexico 2024

How much money does a person working in Legal make in Mexico?


Average Monthly Salary
43,200 MXN
( 518,000 MXN yearly)

LOW
12,400
MXN
AVERAGE
43,200
MXN
HIGH
98,900
MXN
All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working in Legal in Mexico typically earns around 43,200 MXN. Salaries range from 12,400 MXN (lowest average) to 98,900 MXN (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

The provided figure represents the median compensation that encompasses housing, transportation, and other perks. The salaries within the Legal domain in Mexico exhibit significant discrepancies across various professions. In case you seek information about the remuneration of a specific position, please refer to the salaries listed below for respective job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Legal
Administrative Law Judge92,900 MXN
Arbitrator42,600 MXN
Associate Attorney43,900 MXN
Attorney62,200 MXN
Bailiff20,700 MXN
Barrister17,900 MXN
Blockchain Lawyer48,000 MXN
Candidate Attorney37,000 MXN
Conciliator33,700 MXN
Contracts Associate20,400 MXN
Contracts Manager37,200 MXN
Contracts Negotiator29,300 MXN
Contracts Specialist21,200 MXN
Conveyancing Secretary17,600 MXN
Corporate Counsel45,300 MXN
Counsel47,000 MXN
Court Clerk14,700 MXN
Court Judicial Assistant25,600 MXN
Court Liaison Specialist27,900 MXN
Court Reporter24,200 MXN
Court Representative20,000 MXN
Crown Prosecution Service Lawyer94,100 MXN
Data Privacy and Protection Lawyer56,700 MXN
Digital Forensics Lawyer53,700 MXN
E-discovery Lawyer57,900 MXN
General Counsel82,900 MXN
Genetics Lawyer66,600 MXN
Immigration Executive47,000 MXN
In House Counsel45,600 MXN
Intellectual Property Lawyer60,200 MXN
Intellectual Property Specialist31,200 MXN
Judge Advocate72,900 MXN
Law Clerk14,800 MXN
Lawyer66,500 MXN
Legal Administrative Assistant17,000 MXN
Legal Advisor39,600 MXN
Legal Assistant17,400 MXN
Legal Associate31,200 MXN
Legal Compliance Officer40,500 MXN
Legal Consultant40,200 MXN
Legal Consultant41,200 MXN
Legal Content Writer34,700 MXN
Legal Counsel45,200 MXN
Legal Data Analyst37,100 MXN
Legal Data Privacy Officer33,400 MXN
Legal Editor31,200 MXN
Legal Executive62,600 MXN
Legal Executive Secretary17,800 MXN
Legal IP Officer16,500 MXN
Legal Officer19,300 MXN
Legal Operations Manager71,600 MXN
Legal Process Outsourcing Professional41,900 MXN
Legal Project Manager78,900 MXN
Legal Risk Analyst63,600 MXN
Legal Secretary18,200 MXN
Legal Services Director77,600 MXN
Legal Services Manager71,400 MXN
Legal Support Worker13,000 MXN
Legal Technology Consultant29,900 MXN
Legislative Liaison32,200 MXN
Litigation Attorney81,300 MXN
Litigation Paralegal38,800 MXN
Litigation Support Specialist39,100 MXN
Magistrate Judge101,000 MXN
Paralegal25,900 MXN
Patent Attorney49,600 MXN
Privacy Compliance Officer32,200 MXN
Privacy Lawyer52,500 MXN
Social Media Lawyer50,700 MXN
Staff Attorney49,500 MXN
Venture Capital Lawyer67,600 MXN
Web Content Lawyer52,600 MXN


Legal Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Mexico

Median and salary distribution Mexico Legal monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
47,000 MXN or more
10% of people earn
38,300 to 47,000 MXN
20% of people earn
19,300 MXN or less
65% of people earn
19,300 to 38,300 MXN
Minimum Salary
12,400 MXN
Median
38,600 MXN
Maximum
98,900 MXN




Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries in Legal in Mexico range from 12,400 MXN (starting average salary) to 98,900 MXN (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). To clarify, the number presented is not the legally mandated minimum wage. Rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that involved thousands of participants and professionals from across the entire country.

  • Median Salary

    The median income in the field of Legal is 38,600 MXN, implying that half of the workforce in Mexico earns less than this figure, and the other half earns more. It represents the central value of salaries. As a rule of thumb, you would prefer to be part of the group earning above the median wage, situated on the right-hand side of the salary distribution chart.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Two values that are highly correlated with the median are the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution diagram, it is possible to determine that 25% of individuals employed in Legal in Mexico earn less than 28,400 MXN, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 48,800 MXN, while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    Data was regrouped into brackets to provide a better understanding of what salaries can be expected. This approach was deemed more accurate than relying solely on the average salary, as it offers greater insights into the distribution of salaries in the field of Legal in Mexico. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 19,300 MXN to 38,300 MXN. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 19,300 MXN mark, while 10% ranged from 38,300 MXN to 47,000 MXN. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 47,000 MXN or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally, the more years of experience the higher the wage.

Generally speaking, employees in Legal in Mexico having experience from two to five years earn on average 32% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.

Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average 36% more than those with five years or less of work experience.

As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by 21% and an additional 14% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.

Those figures are presented as guidelines only. The numbers become more significant if you consider one job title at a time.


Change in salary based on experience varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of many different jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.
On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark.
* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.


Salary Comparison By Education

How does the education level affect your salary?

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Change in salary based on education varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of multiple jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.

It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income?

We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degree levels across many jobs in Legal in Mexico, below are our findings.

Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average 17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.

Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn 24% more than those who only managed to attain a certificate or diploma.

Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are 29% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.

Finally, PhD holders earn 23% more than Master's Degree holders on average while doing the same job.


Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?

A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in Mexico costs anywhere from 167,000 MXN to 500,000 MXN and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.

Employees can't expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming they already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.

Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch to a higher-paying job. The numbers seem to support this tactic. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

The decision really depends on the situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if a person can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. Degree costs can be recovered roughly in a year or so.



Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Legal / Mexico

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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? In the field of Legal in Mexico, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 6%.

Male
44,300 MXN
Female-6%
41,800 MXN
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Mexico for all Careers

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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Legal / Mexico

How much are annual salary increments in Mexico for individuals working in Legal? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Legal in Mexico are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 10% every 16 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 8% granted to employees every 18 months.

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The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.

Mexico / All Professions

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The term Annual Salary Increase usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rare that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one-year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.

How to calculate the salary increment percentage?

The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 / Increase Frequency

The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in Mexico is 5%.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

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Salary Packages and Schemes

Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.

Bonus and Incentive Rates / Legal / Mexico

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Mexico Legal
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48% of surveyed staff in Legal reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 52% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 3% to 6% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
52%
No Bonus
48%

Types of Bonuses Considered

Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus, where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.

Goal-Based Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.

Bonuses Are Not Commissions!

People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.


What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

The main two types of jobs

Revenue GeneratorsSupporting Cast

Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business.

Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations.

Example:
A graphics designer working for a graphics designing company.

Example:
A graphic designer in the marketing department of a hospital.


Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.

Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.

Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level

Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.

Hourly Average Wage / Legal / Mexico


250 MXN per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Legal in Mexico is 250 MXN.This is the rate they get paid for every worked hour.


Hourly Wage = Annual Salary / ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

About The Hourly Pay Rate

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually, jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fixed amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

The minimum pay rate per hour for people working in Legal in Mexico is 71 MXN. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Acapulco50,600 MXN
Acuna43,200 MXN
Aguascalientes51,700 MXN
Boca del Rio38,200 MXN
Buenavista41,700 MXN
Campeche42,500 MXN
Cancun50,500 MXN
Celaya46,400 MXN
Chalco39,700 MXN
Chetumal39,000 MXN
Chicoloapan39,800 MXN
Chihuahua57,700 MXN
Chilpancingo41,200 MXN
Chimalhuacan50,100 MXN
Cholula de Rivadabia40,500 MXN
Ciudad Apodaca48,500 MXN
Ciudad del Carmen40,000 MXN
Ciudad Juarez39,600 MXN
Ciudad Lopez Mateos48,700 MXN
Ciudad Obregon45,900 MXN
Ciudad Santa Catarina44,700 MXN
Ciudad Valles37,100 MXN
Ciudad Victoria45,400 MXN
Coacalco44,900 MXN
Coatzacoalcos42,800 MXN
Colima37,800 MXN
Cordoba37,700 MXN
Cuautitlan Izcalli48,600 MXN
Cuautla38,300 MXN
Cuernavaca45,900 MXN
Culiacan52,400 MXN
Delicias36,800 MXN
Durango49,200 MXN
Ecatepec de Morelos59,000 MXN
Ensenada45,100 MXN
Fresnillo36,200 MXN
General Escobedo47,000 MXN
Gomez Palacio44,400 MXN
Guadalajara58,600 MXN
Guadalupe50,200 MXN
Guaymas35,500 MXN
Hermosillo51,300 MXN
Hidalgo del Parral35,100 MXN
Iguala36,300 MXN
Irapuato47,500 MXN
Ixtapaluca45,700 MXN
Jiutepec39,600 MXN
La Paz42,800 MXN
Leon58,400 MXN
Los Mochis44,600 MXN
Los Reyes la Paz44,100 MXN
Manzanillo37,200 MXN
Matamoros48,100 MXN
Mazatlan47,000 MXN
Merida51,400 MXN
Metepec42,100 MXN
Mexicali50,900 MXN
Mexico City58,900 MXN
Minatitlan35,400 MXN
Monclova42,100 MXN
Monterrey57,900 MXN
Morelia49,400 MXN
Naucalpan57,200 MXN
Navojoa35,000 MXN
Nezahualcoyotl57,500 MXN
Nogales41,400 MXN
Nuevo Laredo47,000 MXN
Oaxaca43,400 MXN
Ojo de Agua43,500 MXN
Orizaba35,700 MXN
Pachuca43,300 MXN
Piedras Negras38,500 MXN
Playa del Carmen38,800 MXN
Poza Rica40,200 MXN
Puebla58,600 MXN
Puerto Vallarta41,500 MXN
Queretaro49,900 MXN
Reynosa49,300 MXN
Salamanca39,300 MXN
Saltillo51,400 MXN
San Cristobal de las Casas40,600 MXN
San Juan del Rio37,500 MXN
San Luis Potosi50,700 MXN
San Luis Rio Colorado39,400 MXN
San Nicolas de los Garza47,800 MXN
San Pablo de las Salinas40,900 MXN
San Pedro Garza Garcia35,600 MXN
Soledad de Graciano Sanchez43,400 MXN
Tampico45,200 MXN
Tapachula40,900 MXN
Tehuacan43,200 MXN
Tepic46,100 MXN
Tijuana58,200 MXN
Tlalnepantla de Baz49,900 MXN
Tlaquepaque49,200 MXN
Toluca48,300 MXN
Tonala47,400 MXN
Torreon49,600 MXN
Tuxtla Gutierrez49,000 MXN
Uruapan44,000 MXN
Veracruz47,600 MXN
Villa Nicolas Romero44,800 MXN
Villahermosa46,700 MXN
Xalapa47,700 MXN
Xico46,400 MXN
Zacatecas36,500 MXN
Zamora de Hidalgo37,300 MXN
Zapopan58,100 MXN

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in Mexico is 9% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
32,000 MXN
Public Sector+9%
34,800 MXN
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary in Legal in Mexico?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 38,600 MXN and 48,800 MXN. This is a very rough estimate. Experience and education play a very huge part in the final earnings.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for jobs in Legal in Mexico ranges from 12,400 MXN to 28,400 MXN. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with a grain of salt.


What is the difference between the median and the average salary?

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people earn more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary


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