This is the average income per degree level in Mexico
In the Republic and, according to the Cuéntame de México portal —belonging to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi)— In 2020, the national average schooling was 9.7 years, which is equivalent to having completed secondary school. This figure, although it reflects some progress compared to previous decades, still reveals significant educational and economic challenges.
The link between academic qualifications and job income is clear: higher levels of education lead to better employment opportunities and a greater earning capacity. In an increasingly competitive job market, having a higher education often translates into access to positions with better salaries and working conditions.
The average years of schooling are calculated by adding up the years of schooling completed by a group of people and dividing that total by the number of individuals. This data provides an overview of the country's educational level. Between 2000 and 2020, this average increased by 2.2 years, reflecting a steady improvement, although not without regional and social disparities.
Read: Gazan journalists build bridges “between Palestine and the world” How much does academic level influence salary?The relationship between education and salary is clear. According to data from INEGI (Mexico's National Institute of Statistics and Geography), those with university degrees earn considerably more than those who only completed basic education. Information provided by Cuéntame de México reveals the following:
- Completed primary education. Income between 3,282 and 5,705 pesos per month.
- Completed secondary education: Between 4,832 and 7,991 pesos.
- High school diploma or preparatory school Between 6,231 and 9,516 pesos.
- Bachelor's Degree Between 11,815 and 16,649 pesos.
- Postgraduate studies: Between 24,508 and 35,471 pesos.
This scenario confirms that academic level is a determining factor in individual economic development, since not all regions of the country have the same levels of schooling. Mexico City tops the list with an average of 11.5 years of formal education, while Chiapas registers only about 8 years.
On the other hand, although young women have surpassed men in average years of schooling, this is not always reflected in their income. Gender wage gaps persist, even among those with the same academic qualifications, demonstrating that while education is vital, it is not enough to achieve true economic equality.
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