What is the average income per level of education 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 completing secondary school. This figure, while reflecting some progress compared to previous decades, still reveals significant educational and economic challenges.

The link between academic qualifications and job income is clear: the higher the level of education, the better the employment opportunities and the greater the ability to generate income. In an increasingly competitive labor market, having a higher education degree often translates into access to positions with better salaries and conditions.

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The average schooling level is calculated by adding 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.

How much does academic level influence salary?

The relationship between education and income is evident. According to data from the INEGI (National Institute of Statistics and Geography), those with a university education earn considerably more than those with only basic education. The information provided by Cuéntame de México reveals the following:

• Complete primary education: Income between 3,282 and 5,705 pesos per month.
• Complete secondary education: between 4,832 and 7,991 pesos.
• High school or preparatory school: between 6,231 and 9,516 pesos.
• Bachelor's degree: between 11,815 and 16,649 pesos.
• Postgraduate: between 24,508 and 35,471 pesos.

This overview confirms that academic level is a determining factor in individual economic development, as not all regions of the country have the same levels of education. Mexico City tops the list with an average of 11.5 years of formal education, while Chiapas has only about 8 years.

On the other hand, although young women have surpassed men in average educational attainment, this is not always reflected in their income. Gender wage gaps persist, even among those with the same academic qualifications, demonstrating that education, although vital, is not sufficient to achieve true economic equality.

With information from the National Institute of Statistics and Geography.

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