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Pilot salary in Mexico 2026
First officer pay at 3 airlines based in Mexico runs from $22k to $65k a year gross, with a median of $44k. The highest figure in this list is at Aeroméxico. Captain pay at 3 airlines based in Mexico runs from $51k to $160k a year gross, with a median of $112k. The highest figure in this list is at Aeroméxico.
Gross yearly pay in US dollars, converted at current exchange rates. Monthly pay is counted 12 times, hourly rates at 900 paid hours a year. Figures come from collective agreements, official airline packages, the aviation press and, where nothing better exists, unofficial figures (marked). Updated 3 Nov 2026.
| Airline | First officer | Captain | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aeroméxico Mexico | $38k–65k | $95k–160k | Press |
| Volaris Mexico | $32k–55k | $85k–140k | Unofficial |
| Viva Aerobus Mexico | $22k–46k | $51k–98k | Unofficial |