Median salary of $62,500 MXN per month (gross) — about US$3,550 — with a range from $48,500 to $136,000. 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.
Software development is one of Mexico's most in-demand and scarcest profiles: the nearshoring boom and digital transformation keep competition for talent very high.
English fluency and technical seniority can raise pay by 15–30%: bilingual roles working with U.S. or European teams pay more.
Hiring ranges from tech and fintech startups and scale-ups to banks, retailers and corporates with in-house product teams, plus the nearshoring development centers that U.S. and European companies run from Mexico.
One of the highest-volume and hardest-to-fill roles in the country; most openings are mid and semi-senior level, with intense competition for senior talent.
| Level | Minimum | Median | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Media | $48,500 | $58,000≈ US$3,300 | $73,500 |
| Senior | $88,000 | $103,000≈ US$5,900 | $136,000 |
Figures in gross monthly MXN. USD approximate at ~17.5 MXN/USD.
| City | Minimum | Median | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ciudad de México | $53,000 | $66,500≈ US$3,800 | $136,000 |
| Monterrey | $58,500 | $65,000≈ US$3,700 | $125,500 |
| Guadalajara | $49,000 | $62,500≈ US$3,550 | $120,500 |
| Querétaro | $53,500 | $58,000≈ US$3,300 | $108,500 |
| Toluca | $51,000 | $57,000≈ US$3,250 | $110,000 |
| San Luis Potosí | $50,000 | $55,000≈ US$3,150 | $107,500 |
| Puebla | $50,000 | $55,000≈ US$3,150 | $106,000 |
| Mérida | $48,500 | $53,500≈ US$3,050 | $98,500 |
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 Software Developer in Mexico is around $62,500 MXN per month (gross) — approximately US$3,550 at ~17.5 MXN/USD — with a range from $48,500 to $136,000 (≈ US$2,750–US$7,750) depending on seniority and city.
Media: median $58,000 ($48,500–$73,500). Senior: median $103,000 ($88,000–$136,000).
Among the cities with the most openings, the best-paying for a Software Developer are Ciudad de México (median $66,500), Monterrey (median $65,000), Guadalajara (median $62,500).
Hiring ranges from tech and fintech startups and scale-ups to banks, retailers and corporates with in-house product teams, plus the nearshoring development centers that U.S. and European companies run from Mexico. One of the highest-volume and hardest-to-fill roles in the country; most openings are mid and semi-senior level, with intense competition for senior talent.
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).