A data analyst in Mexico earns a median of $49,250 MXN per month (≈ $2,900 USD), with a range from $30,750 MXN (≈ $1,800 USD) for junior roles up to $121,250 MXN (≈ $7,100 USD) for senior positions, based on active vacancies on Talentosy's job board. If you searched for "data scientist salary": in the Mexican market, that work is almost always hired and paid as a senior data analyst or analytics engineer — "data scientist" as a standalone title is rare outside a handful of large employers, and this guide covers the actual range you'll find in a real posting.
Data analyst salaries by city
| City | Median | ≈ USD | Range (MXN) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tijuana | $59,250 | $3,500 | $33,500–$109,250 |
| Guadalajara | $51,500 | $3,000 | $32,750–$113,000 |
| Mexico City | $51,000 | $3,000 | $35,500–$121,250 |
| Monterrey | $49,250 | $2,900 | $34,500–$117,750 |
USD figures are approximate conversions at 17.04 MXN/USD (August 2026) — salaries in Mexico are set and paid in pesos.
Tijuana leads on median pay, driven by proximity to US companies that pay closer to US-level compensation. See our salary data hub for the full picture by role.
Data analyst pay by experience level
| Level | Median monthly | ≈ USD |
|---|---|---|
| Junior (data visualization analyst, BI analyst) | $34,500 | $2,050 |
| Mid (business intelligence analyst) | $59,250 | $3,500 |
| Senior (analytics engineer, BI developer) | $115,375 | $6,750 |
Pay nearly doubles from mid to senior — a pattern close to what we see in cybersecurity. Specializing in analytics engineering (pipelines, dashboards at scale) is the fastest route there.
Data analyst vs. data engineer: not the same pay
The board separates these two families, and it's worth knowing the difference before you hire or job hunt: a data analyst (Data Analyst, BI Analyst, Data Visualization Analyst) works mostly with dashboards, reports and business analysis, with a $49,250 MXN national median. A data engineer (Data Engineer, Analytics Engineer, ETL Developer) builds the infrastructure that feeds those dashboards, and is paid on a different scale — covered in full in our data engineer salary guide. If your daily work is more SQL-and-Python-building-pipelines than Power BI, that's the guide that applies to you.
English and modality in data roles
45.7% of active data analyst vacancies require fluent English and another 37.1% list it as a plus — close to the board-wide tech average. Modality skews hybrid and remote: 42.9% hybrid and 37.1% remote, against just 20% onsite, since analytics work doesn't depend on being in a specific office.
What this means for US employers
Data analyst roles in Mexico cost a fraction of the US equivalent while covering the same SQL/BI-tool skill set most teams actually need day to day — you don't need to budget for a "data scientist" title to get the analysis done. Our recruitment service can benchmark a specific role against live market data.
Tools that show up most in postings
- SQL: present in practically every active vacancy, from junior to senior — the one non-negotiable requirement across the family.
- Power BI and Tableau: the most requested visualization tools in business-facing mid-level roles.
- Python: shows up mostly in postings that already overlap with analytics engineering — a signal that a role pays closer to the top of the range.
- dbt and orchestration tools: the natural next step if you want to move toward data engineering, covered in our salary guide for that specialty.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a data scientist earn in Mexico?
As a standalone title, "data scientist" barely appears in active board postings — the work is hired as senior data analyst or analytics engineer, with medians from $59,250 to $115,375 (≈ $3,500–$6,750 USD) depending on level.
How much does a junior data analyst earn in Mexico?
Junior roles on the board (data visualization analyst, BI analyst) start around $34,500 MXN (≈ $2,050 USD) per month. With 2-3 years of experience and solid SQL, the $49,250 median is within reach.
Do data analysts and data engineers earn the same?
Not exactly — they're separate families on the board with different ranges and city demand. See our data engineer salary guide for the full breakdown.
Are these salaries gross or net?
Gross monthly, before taxes and IMSS contributions. For national statistics, the public reference is INEGI's ENOE survey.
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