Women in Mexico earn between 14% and 18% less than men, according to the Mexican organization Womerang. This gap amounts to a lifetime loss of up to 1.6 million pesos, which amounts to around USD 87,400 over a 40-year career.
Both the OECD and the ENOE (Mexico’s National Survey of Occupation and Employment) report that Mexican women earn 14-18% less for work of equal value, while the Mexican Institute of Competitiveness (IMCO) estimates the gap at 15% in 2025. The disparity is attributed to structural causes such as motherhood, caregiving responsibilities, lack of care infrastructure, and gender bias in hiring and promotions.
These inequalities continue to limit women's economic and professional opportunities in Mexico, and are illustrated through the persistent gender gap.
Compiled From: “Brecha salarial en México: las mujeres ganan entre un 14% y un 18% menos”, EFeminista, Oct. 6, 2025.