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Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering Average Salaries in Mexico 2024

How much money does a person working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering make in Mexico?


Average Monthly Salary
22,900 MXN
( 275,000 MXN yearly)

LOW
8,410
MXN
AVERAGE
22,900
MXN
HIGH
61,800
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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Mexico typically earns around 22,900 MXN. Salaries range from 8,410 MXN (lowest average) to 61,800 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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 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
Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering
Airbnb Property Manager37,700 MXN
All Rounder13,100 MXN
Assistant Executive Housekeeper10,100 MXN
Assistant Food and Beverage Controller19,000 MXN
Assistant Food and Beverage Director41,700 MXN
Assistant Hospitality Manager47,200 MXN
Assistant Storekeeper8,650 MXN
Assistant Tour Manager21,100 MXN
Baker and Pastrycook11,900 MXN
Bakery Manager24,100 MXN
Bakery Superintendent16,000 MXN
Banquet Captain13,600 MXN
Banquet Manager17,700 MXN
Banquet Server10,400 MXN
Bar Attendant11,500 MXN
Bar Manager21,600 MXN
Bar Supervisor15,500 MXN
Barista13,700 MXN
Bartender12,800 MXN
Bellman10,200 MXN
Beverage Manager27,200 MXN
Bistro Attendant11,100 MXN
Buffet Chef20,000 MXN
Buffet Host10,400 MXN
Buffet Manager24,100 MXN
Butcher and Slaughterer9,390 MXN
Cafeteria Assistant10,900 MXN
Cafeteria Manager20,100 MXN
Cafeteria Supervisor14,600 MXN
Cake Decorator12,900 MXN
Casino Shift Manager38,300 MXN
Chain Store Customer Support17,100 MXN
Chef19,900 MXN
Chef De Cuisine29,300 MXN
Club Manager40,100 MXN
Cluster Director51,100 MXN
Cluster Revenue Manager37,600 MXN
Cocktail Server11,500 MXN
Coffee Shop Manager37,500 MXN
Concierge9,760 MXN
Confectionery Baker12,600 MXN
Conference and Sales Coordinator19,100 MXN
Conference Services Manager23,400 MXN
Cook17,200 MXN
Corporate Sous Chef29,300 MXN
Corporate Travel Consultant31,200 MXN
Croupier14,000 MXN
Culinary Assistant9,610 MXN
Culinary Associate9,040 MXN
Culinary Tour Guide26,400 MXN
Demi Chef20,900 MXN
Dietary Aide20,200 MXN
Dining Room Supervisor18,500 MXN
Dishwasher8,590 MXN
Duty Manager25,800 MXN
Events Coordinator15,900 MXN
Executive Chef24,900 MXN
Executive Pastry Chef19,000 MXN
Fast Food Cook16,900 MXN
Fast Food Shift Supervisor18,400 MXN
Fine Dining Cook31,000 MXN
Fine Dining Restaurant Chef29,300 MXN
Fleet Manager52,500 MXN
Food and Beverage Manager37,600 MXN
Food and Beverage Trend Analyst26,000 MXN
Food Consultant32,200 MXN
Food Photographer22,500 MXN
Food Policy Analyst28,400 MXN
Food Safety Auditor27,500 MXN
Food Safety Compliance Manager29,900 MXN
Food Safety Coordinator24,700 MXN
Food Server10,400 MXN
Food Service Director40,600 MXN
Food Service Manager44,000 MXN
Food Service Sales24,700 MXN
Food Service Worker10,100 MXN
Food Stylist17,400 MXN
Food Sustainability Consultant32,000 MXN
Front Desk Agent12,400 MXN
Front Desk Clerk12,800 MXN
Front Office Manager21,500 MXN
Gastronomy Consultant24,000 MXN
Guest Service Executive35,900 MXN
Guest Service Representative14,100 MXN
Head Chef 26,100 MXN
Head Concierge17,000 MXN
Hospitality Director62,900 MXN
Hospitality Technology Specialist27,200 MXN
Hostess / Host12,300 MXN
Hotel Desk Clerk11,900 MXN
Hotel Maid8,780 MXN
Hotel Manager62,700 MXN
Hotel Revenue Manager36,200 MXN
Hotel Sales Manager43,100 MXN
Hotel Service Supervisor33,200 MXN
Hotel Staff11,600 MXN
Inventory Coordinator13,600 MXN
Kitchen Manager21,000 MXN
Kitchen Staff10,800 MXN
Kitchen Supervisor17,200 MXN
Line Cook19,600 MXN
Luggage Porter8,690 MXN
Molecular Gastronomist31,300 MXN
Motel Manager33,800 MXN
Pastry Chef17,000 MXN
Pastrycooking and Baking Assistant12,000 MXN
Personal Chef25,800 MXN
Production Operator17,000 MXN
Quality, Health and Safety Coordinator19,100 MXN
Receptionist12,500 MXN
Regional Restaurant Manager46,500 MXN
Restaurant Manager41,200 MXN
Restaurant Server10,300 MXN
Room Reservations Manager38,300 MXN
Room Service Manager37,800 MXN
Sous Chef22,500 MXN
Special Events Coordinator25,100 MXN
Supervisor of Food Services29,000 MXN
Sustainable Catering Coordinator23,300 MXN
Sustainable Tourism Consultant26,300 MXN
Tour Consultant30,300 MXN
Tour Guide20,100 MXN
Tour Manager26,200 MXN
Travel Agent20,500 MXN
Travel Consultant30,300 MXN
Virtual / Augmented Reality Tourism Specialist26,000 MXN
Waiter / Waitress10,600 MXN
Wedding Planner33,700 MXN


Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Mexico

Median and salary distribution Mexico Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
29,500 MXN or more
10% of people earn
24,200 to 29,500 MXN
20% of people earn
12,600 MXN or less
65% of people earn
12,600 to 24,200 MXN
Minimum Salary
8,410 MXN
Median
20,500 MXN
Maximum
61,800 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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Mexico range from 8,410 MXN (starting average salary) to 61,800 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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering is 20,500 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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Mexico earn less than 15,800 MXN, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 26,500 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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Mexico. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 12,600 MXN to 24,200 MXN. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 12,600 MXN mark, while 10% ranged from 24,200 MXN to 29,500 MXN. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 29,500 MXN or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 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 / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / Mexico

Salary comparison by gender Mexico Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering monthly
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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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Mexico, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 14%.

Male
24,500 MXN
Female-12%
21,400 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 / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / Mexico

How much are annual salary increments in Mexico for individuals working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Mexico are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 8% every 17 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 8% granted to employees every 18 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Mexico Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering
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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

Annual Salary Increment Rate Mexico
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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

World Average Annual Salary Increment
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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 / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / Mexico

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Mexico Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering
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74% of surveyed staff in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 26% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 1% to 3% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
26%
No Bonus
74%

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 / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / Mexico


130 MXN per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Mexico is 130 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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Mexico is 49 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
Acapulco26,800 MXN
Acuna22,900 MXN
Aguascalientes27,400 MXN
Boca del Rio20,200 MXN
Buenavista22,100 MXN
Campeche22,500 MXN
Cancun26,800 MXN
Celaya24,600 MXN
Chalco21,000 MXN
Chetumal20,700 MXN
Chicoloapan21,100 MXN
Chihuahua30,600 MXN
Chilpancingo21,800 MXN
Chimalhuacan26,600 MXN
Cholula de Rivadabia21,400 MXN
Ciudad Apodaca25,700 MXN
Ciudad del Carmen21,200 MXN
Ciudad Juarez21,000 MXN
Ciudad Lopez Mateos25,800 MXN
Ciudad Obregon24,300 MXN
Ciudad Santa Catarina23,700 MXN
Ciudad Valles19,700 MXN
Ciudad Victoria24,100 MXN
Coacalco23,800 MXN
Coatzacoalcos22,700 MXN
Colima20,000 MXN
Cordoba20,000 MXN
Cuautitlan Izcalli25,800 MXN
Cuautla20,300 MXN
Cuernavaca24,300 MXN
Culiacan27,800 MXN
Delicias19,500 MXN
Durango26,100 MXN
Ecatepec de Morelos31,300 MXN
Ensenada23,900 MXN
Fresnillo19,200 MXN
General Escobedo24,900 MXN
Gomez Palacio23,500 MXN
Guadalajara31,100 MXN
Guadalupe26,600 MXN
Guaymas18,800 MXN
Hermosillo27,200 MXN
Hidalgo del Parral18,600 MXN
Iguala19,200 MXN
Irapuato25,200 MXN
Ixtapaluca24,200 MXN
Jiutepec21,000 MXN
La Paz22,700 MXN
Leon31,000 MXN
Los Mochis23,700 MXN
Los Reyes la Paz23,400 MXN
Manzanillo19,700 MXN
Matamoros25,500 MXN
Mazatlan24,900 MXN
Merida27,300 MXN
Metepec22,300 MXN
Mexicali27,000 MXN
Mexico City31,200 MXN
Minatitlan18,800 MXN
Monclova22,300 MXN
Monterrey30,700 MXN
Morelia26,200 MXN
Naucalpan30,300 MXN
Navojoa18,600 MXN
Nezahualcoyotl30,500 MXN
Nogales22,000 MXN
Nuevo Laredo24,900 MXN
Oaxaca23,000 MXN
Ojo de Agua23,000 MXN
Orizaba18,900 MXN
Pachuca23,000 MXN
Piedras Negras20,400 MXN
Playa del Carmen20,600 MXN
Poza Rica21,300 MXN
Puebla31,100 MXN
Puerto Vallarta22,000 MXN
Queretaro26,500 MXN
Reynosa26,200 MXN
Salamanca20,800 MXN
Saltillo27,200 MXN
San Cristobal de las Casas21,500 MXN
San Juan del Rio19,900 MXN
San Luis Potosi26,900 MXN
San Luis Rio Colorado20,900 MXN
San Nicolas de los Garza25,300 MXN
San Pablo de las Salinas21,700 MXN
San Pedro Garza Garcia18,900 MXN
Soledad de Graciano Sanchez23,000 MXN
Tampico23,900 MXN
Tapachula21,700 MXN
Tehuacan22,900 MXN
Tepic24,400 MXN
Tijuana30,900 MXN
Tlalnepantla de Baz26,500 MXN
Tlaquepaque26,100 MXN
Toluca25,600 MXN
Tonala25,100 MXN
Torreon26,300 MXN
Tuxtla Gutierrez26,000 MXN
Uruapan23,300 MXN
Veracruz25,200 MXN
Villa Nicolas Romero23,700 MXN
Villahermosa24,700 MXN
Xalapa25,300 MXN
Xico24,600 MXN
Zacatecas19,300 MXN
Zamora de Hidalgo19,800 MXN
Zapopan30,800 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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Mexico?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 20,500 MXN and 26,500 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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Mexico ranges from 8,410 MXN to 15,800 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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