Median salary of $96,000 MXN per month (gross) — about US$5,500 — with a range from $52,000 to $126,500. Data by level and city, backed by 23+ years in the Mexican market. Updated July 14, 2026.
MXN figures are gross monthly; USD values are approximate, at ~17.5 MXN/USD.
Data engineering is key to analytics and AI; demand grows faster than the supply of qualified talent.
English and experience with the cloud and large-scale pipelines move salaries the most.
Companies with high data volume: fintech and banking, e-commerce and retail, telecom, and the data/AI functions of corporates and consultancies, plus analytics nearshoring centers.
Fast-growing demand against a thin talent pool; mostly mid and senior profiles who can build and maintain cloud pipelines.
| Level | Minimum | Median | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Media | $52,000 | $59,000≈ US$3,350 | $71,000 |
| Senior | $90,500 | $101,000≈ US$5,750 | $126,500 |
Figures in gross monthly MXN. USD approximate at ~17.5 MXN/USD.
| City | Minimum | Median | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guadalajara | $60,500 | $96,000≈ US$5,500 | $126,500 |
Figures in gross monthly MXN (USD approximate at ~17.5 MXN/USD). Only cities with a sufficient sample.
These ranges are built on Talentosy's experience: 23+ years in the Mexican market, 9,000+ placements and the roles we currently have in active search. Our analyst team reviews and updates them periodically against market references. Figures are gross monthly salary offered to market and exclude bonuses or benefits unless stated. Last updated: July 14, 2026.
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The median salary of a Data Engineering in Mexico is around $96,000 MXN per month (gross) — approximately US$5,500 at ~17.5 MXN/USD — with a range from $52,000 to $126,500 (≈ US$2,950–US$7,250) depending on seniority and city.
Media: median $59,000 ($52,000–$71,000). Senior: median $101,000 ($90,500–$126,500).
Among the cities with the most openings, the best-paying for a Data Engineering are Guadalajara (median $96,000).
Companies with high data volume: fintech and banking, e-commerce and retail, telecom, and the data/AI functions of corporates and consultancies, plus analytics nearshoring centers. Fast-growing demand against a thin talent pool; mostly mid and senior profiles who can build and maintain cloud pipelines.
From Talentosy's experience: 23+ years in the Mexican market, 9,000+ placements and the roles we currently have in active search. Our team of analysts reviews and updates the ranges periodically (last updated: July 14, 2026).