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Waiter / Waitress Average Salary in Mexico 2024

How much money does a person working as Waiter / Waitress make in Mexico?


Average Monthly Salary
10,600 MXN
( 128,000 MXN yearly)

LOW
5,530
MXN
AVERAGE
10,600
MXN
HIGH
16,300
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 as Waiter / Waitress in Mexico typically earns around 10,600 MXN. Salaries range from 5,530 MXN (lowest) to 16,300 MXN (highest).


Salary Variance

This is the average salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Waiter / Waitress salaries in Mexico vary drastically based on experience, skills, gender, or location. Below you will find a detailed breakdown based on many different criteria.



Waiter / Waitress Pay Scale and Salaries in Mexico

Median and salary distribution Mexico Waiter / Waitress monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
9,630 MXN or more
10% of people earn
8,580 to 9,630 MXN
20% of people earn
6,260 MXN or less
65% of people earn
6,260 to 8,580 MXN
Minimum Salary
5,530 MXN
Median
9,670 MXN
Maximum
16,300 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 for the position Waiter / Waitress in Mexico range from 5,530 MXN (starting salary) to 16,300 MXN (maximum salary). It should be noted that the given figure is not the legally mandated minimum wage; rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that included thousands of participants and professionals from all regions of the country.

  • Median Salary

    With a median salary of 9,670 MXN, half of the professionals who work as Waiter / Waitress in Mexico earn less than this amount, and the other half earn more. The median salary denotes the middle value of salaries. Ideally, you would want to belong to the group earning more than the median salary, located on the right side of the salary distribution graph.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    The median is closely associated with two other values known as the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution chart, it can be determined that 25% of professionals employed as Waiter / Waitress in Mexico earn less than 8,020 MXN, while 75% earn more. Similarly, the chart shows that 75% earn less than 11,000 MXN while 25% earn more.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    To provide a better understanding of expected salaries, we categorized the frequently occurring salaries into different ranges. This approach provides a more precise representation of salary distribution for the job title Waiter / Waitress in Mexico compared to simply calculating the average. The majority of reported salaries, approximately 65%, fall within the range of 6,260 MXN to 8,580 MXN. About 20% of salaries are below the 6,260 MXN mark, while 10% fall within the range of 8,580 MXN to 9,630 MXN. Only 5% of individuals have salaries exceeding 9,630 MXN.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience / Waiter / Waitress / Mexico

How do experience and age affect pay?

0 - 2 Years
6,280 MXN
2 - 5 Years+34%
8,430 MXN
5 - 10 Years+30%
11,000 MXN
10 - 15 Years+21%
13,300 MXN
15 - 20 Years+9%
14,500 MXN
20+ Years+5%
15,300 MXN
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value
Salary comparison by years of experience monthly Mexico Waiter / Waitress
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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. We broke down salaries by experience level for people working as Waiter / Waitress and this is what we found.


All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.

Employees with less than two years of experience earn approximately 6,280 MXN.

While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 8,430 MXN, 34% more than someone with less than two year's experience.

Moving forward, an experience level between five and ten years lands a salary of 11,000 MXN, 30% more than someone with two to five years of experience.

Additionally, professionals whose expertise span anywhere between ten and fifteen years get a salary equivalent to 13,300 MXN, 21% more than someone with five to ten years of experience.

If the experience level is between fifteen and twenty years, then the expected wage is 14,500 MXN, 9% more than someone with ten to fifteen years of experience.

Lastly, employees with more than twenty years of professional experience get a salary of 15,300 MXN, 5% more than people with fifteen to twenty years of experience.

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.

Typical Salary Progress for Most Careers

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Salary Comparison By Education / Waiter / Waitress / Mexico

How do education levels affect salaries?

Displayed below is the average salary variance between different education levels of professionals working as Waiter / Waitress.

High School
7,470 MXN
Certificate or Diploma+43%
10,700 MXN
Bachelor's Degree+38%
14,800 MXN
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value
Salary comparison by education level monthly Mexico Waiter / Waitress
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We all know that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income? We broke down salaries by education level for the position Waiter / Waitress in order to make a comparison.


Level 1: High School

Employees at this education level have an average salary of 7,470 MXN.


Level 2: Certificate or Diploma

At this level, the average salary becomes 10,700 MXN, 43% more than the previous level.


Level 3: Bachelor's Degree

At this level, the average salary becomes 14,800 MXN, 38% more than the previous level.



Typical Salary Difference by Education for Most Careers

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Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Waiter / Waitress / Mexico

Salary comparison by gender Mexico Waiter / Waitress 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? For the people who work as Waiter / Waitress in Mexico, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 9%.

Male
10,200 MXN
Female+10%
11,200 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 / Waiter / Waitress / Mexico

How much are annual salary increments in Mexico for individuals working as Waiter / Waitress? How often do employees get salary raises?

Individuals working as Waiter / Waitress in Mexico are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 9% every 18 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 / Waiter / Waitress / Mexico

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Mexico Waiter / Waitress
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74% of surveyed staff 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.

Average Hourly Wage / Waiter / Waitress / Mexico


61 MXN per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) for individuals working as Waiter / Waitress in Mexico is 61 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 as Waiter / Waitress in Mexico is 32 MXN. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary comparison with similar jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering-100%
Airbnb Property Manager37,700 MXN+250%
All Rounder13,100 MXN+23%
Assistant Executive Housekeeper10,100 MXN-5%
Assistant Food and Beverage Controller19,000 MXN+79%
Assistant Food and Beverage Director41,700 MXN+290%
Assistant Hospitality Manager47,200 MXN+340%
Assistant Storekeeper8,650 MXN-19%
Assistant Tour Manager21,100 MXN+98%
Baker and Pastrycook11,900 MXN+12%
Bakery Manager24,100 MXN+130%
Bakery Superintendent16,000 MXN+50%
Banquet Captain13,600 MXN+28%
Banquet Manager17,700 MXN+66%
Banquet Server10,400 MXN-2%
Bar Attendant11,500 MXN+8%
Bar Manager21,600 MXN+100%
Bar Supervisor15,500 MXN+46%
Barista13,700 MXN+29%
Bartender12,800 MXN+20%
Bellman10,200 MXN-4%
Beverage Manager27,200 MXN+160%
Bistro Attendant11,100 MXN+4%
Buffet Chef20,000 MXN+88%
Buffet Host10,400 MXN-2%
Buffet Manager24,100 MXN+130%
Butcher and Slaughterer9,390 MXN-12%
Cafeteria Assistant10,900 MXN+2%
Cafeteria Manager20,100 MXN+89%
Cafeteria Supervisor14,600 MXN+37%
Cake Decorator12,900 MXN+21%
Casino Shift Manager38,300 MXN+260%
Chain Store Customer Support17,100 MXN+61%
Chef19,900 MXN+87%
Chef De Cuisine29,300 MXN+180%
Club Manager40,100 MXN+280%
Cluster Director51,100 MXN+380%
Cluster Revenue Manager37,600 MXN+250%
Cocktail Server11,500 MXN+8%
Coffee Shop Manager37,500 MXN+250%
Concierge9,760 MXN-8%
Confectionery Baker12,600 MXN+18%
Conference and Sales Coordinator19,100 MXN+80%
Conference Services Manager23,400 MXN+120%
Cook17,200 MXN+62%
Corporate Sous Chef29,300 MXN+180%
Corporate Travel Consultant31,200 MXN+190%
Croupier14,000 MXN+32%
Culinary Assistant9,610 MXN-10%
Culinary Associate9,040 MXN-15%
Culinary Tour Guide26,400 MXN+150%
Demi Chef20,900 MXN+96%
Dietary Aide20,200 MXN+90%
Dining Room Supervisor18,500 MXN+74%
Dishwasher8,590 MXN-19%
Duty Manager25,800 MXN+140%
Events Coordinator15,900 MXN+49%
Executive Chef24,900 MXN+130%
Executive Pastry Chef19,000 MXN+79%
Fast Food Cook16,900 MXN+59%
Fast Food Shift Supervisor18,400 MXN+73%
Fine Dining Cook31,000 MXN+190%
Fine Dining Restaurant Chef29,300 MXN+180%
Fleet Manager52,500 MXN+390%
Food and Beverage Manager37,600 MXN+250%
Food and Beverage Trend Analyst26,000 MXN+140%
Food Consultant32,200 MXN+200%
Food Photographer22,500 MXN+110%
Food Policy Analyst28,400 MXN+170%
Food Safety Auditor27,500 MXN+160%
Food Safety Compliance Manager29,900 MXN+180%
Food Safety Coordinator24,700 MXN+130%
Food Server10,400 MXN-2%
Food Service Director40,600 MXN+280%
Food Service Manager44,000 MXN+310%
Food Service Sales24,700 MXN+130%
Food Service Worker10,100 MXN-5%
Food Stylist17,400 MXN+64%
Food Sustainability Consultant32,000 MXN+200%
Front Desk Agent12,400 MXN+17%
Front Desk Clerk12,800 MXN+20%
Front Office Manager21,500 MXN+100%
Gastronomy Consultant24,000 MXN+130%
Guest Service Executive35,900 MXN+240%
Guest Service Representative14,100 MXN+33%
Head Chef 26,100 MXN+150%
Head Concierge17,000 MXN+60%
Hospitality Director62,900 MXN+490%
Hospitality Technology Specialist27,200 MXN+160%
Hostess / Host12,300 MXN+16%
Hotel Desk Clerk11,900 MXN+12%
Hotel Maid8,780 MXN-17%
Hotel Manager62,700 MXN+490%
Hotel Revenue Manager36,200 MXN+240%
Hotel Sales Manager43,100 MXN+310%
Hotel Service Supervisor33,200 MXN+210%
Hotel Staff11,600 MXN+9%
Inventory Coordinator13,600 MXN+28%
Kitchen Manager21,000 MXN+97%
Kitchen Staff10,800 MXN+2%
Kitchen Supervisor17,200 MXN+62%
Line Cook19,600 MXN+84%
Luggage Porter8,690 MXN-18%
Molecular Gastronomist31,300 MXN+190%
Motel Manager33,800 MXN+220%
Pastry Chef17,000 MXN+60%
Pastrycooking and Baking Assistant12,000 MXN+13%
Personal Chef25,800 MXN+140%
Production Operator17,000 MXN+60%
Quality, Health and Safety Coordinator19,100 MXN+80%
Receptionist12,500 MXN+18%
Regional Restaurant Manager46,500 MXN+340%
Restaurant Manager41,200 MXN+290%
Restaurant Server10,300 MXN-3%
Room Reservations Manager38,300 MXN+260%
Room Service Manager37,800 MXN+260%
Sous Chef22,500 MXN+110%
Special Events Coordinator25,100 MXN+140%
Supervisor of Food Services29,000 MXN+170%
Sustainable Catering Coordinator23,300 MXN+120%
Sustainable Tourism Consultant26,300 MXN+150%
Tour Consultant30,300 MXN+180%
Tour Guide20,100 MXN+89%
Tour Manager26,200 MXN+150%
Travel Agent20,500 MXN+93%
Travel Consultant30,300 MXN+180%
Virtual / Augmented Reality Tourism Specialist26,000 MXN+140%
Waiter / Waitress10,600 MXN-0%
Wedding Planner33,700 MXN+220%

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Cancun12,400 MXN
Guadalajara13,300 MXN
Mexico City14,300 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 for the job title Waiter / Waitress in Mexico?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 9,670 MXN and 11,000 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 a careers like Waiter / Waitress in Mexico ranges from 5,530 MXN to 8,020 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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