Mobile QA Engineer salary in Mexico
The median gross salary for a mid-level Mobile QA Engineer in Mexico is MX$890k ($49k), with most offers between MX$730k and MX$1.1M. That is 53% below the US median for the same role. Mexico ranks 19 of 36 countries on our pay index. Juniors start near MX$650k, leads reach MX$1.4M.
Mobile QA Engineer pay by level in Mexico
Gross annual pay in MXN. Junior pay is MX$650k, lead pay is MX$1.4M: leads earn 115% more. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | MX$540k | MX$650k | MX$800k | $36k | |
| Mid-level | MX$730k | MX$890k | MX$1.1M | $49k | |
| Senior | MX$950k | MX$1.2M | MX$1.4M | $64k | |
| Lead | MX$1.2M | MX$1.4M | MX$1.7M | $78k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. p10 and p90 are 0.82× and 1.22× the median. Methodology.
Mobile QA Engineer pay by city in Mexico
Mexico City pays most at 1.10× the national median. Pay factor 1.00 equals the country median of MX$890k. Showing the top 8 of 10 cities.
| City | Tier | Pay factor | Mid-level median | p10–p90 | USD | QA jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico City | A | 1.10× (+10%) | MX$980k | MX$800k–MX$1.2M | $54k | 32 |
| Ciudad Juárez | C | 0.93× (-7%) | MX$830k | MX$680k–MX$1M | $46k | 0 |
| León | C | 0.93× (-7%) | MX$830k | MX$680k–MX$1M | $46k | 1 |
| Puebla | B | 0.93× (-7%) | MX$830k | MX$680k–MX$1M | $46k | 4 |
| Querétaro | B | 0.93× (-7%) | MX$830k | MX$680k–MX$1M | $46k | 10 |
| Tijuana | C | 0.93× (-7%) | MX$830k | MX$680k–MX$1M | $46k | 1 |
| Mexicali | C | 0.90× (-10%) | MX$800k | MX$660k–MX$980k | $44k | 0 |
| Mérida | C | 0.90× (-10%) | MX$800k | MX$660k–MX$980k | $44k | 0 |
City factors are estimates (tier A = largest tech hubs). Remote roles are paid to the employer's pay band, which can differ from the city rate.
From gross to take-home in Mexico
A mid-level Mobile QA Engineer on MX$890k gross keeps roughly 74–82% after income tax and social contributions, about MX$660k to MX$730k a year.
In Mexico, pay is usually quoted as monthly gross or net salary, plus statutory year-end bonus (aguinaldo). Estimate only: a single earner with no dependants and typical deductions. Bonuses, benefits, pension choices and regional taxes change the result. It is not tax advice.
QA roles open in Mexico
1 Mobile QA Engineer role open today. Showing the closest matches from 88 QA listings in Mexico.
Lead iOS/Android Tester
Senior Game Tester
QA Engineer (Automation and AI tooling)
0 listings in Mexico show a real posted pay range (0 for Mobile QA Engineer). Others carry a model estimate marked “est.”.
Who hires Mobile QA Engineers in Mexico
Employer mix by share of listings (88 listings in Mexico). Names are withheld; we show the type of company.
- AI companies25%
- Software companies18%
- Telecom companies17%
- Fintech companies16%
- Cybersecurity companies8%
What this estimate rests on
The Mobile QA Engineer baseline uses 4 US posted pay ranges. For Mexico, the country index is calibrated on 46 non-US observations in Latin America, so the regional sample is usable but still modest. Evidence score 4 of 8.
Mobile QA Engineer salary and jobs by city in Mexico
Mobile QA Engineer jobs in Mexico by city.
Mobile QA Engineer salary in Mexico: FAQ
What is the average Mobile QA Engineer salary in Mexico?
The median gross salary for a mid-level Mobile QA Engineer in Mexico is MX$890k a year ($49k). The p10 is MX$730k and the p90 is MX$1.1M. This is an estimate based on posted pay ranges.
How much does a senior Mobile QA Engineer earn in Mexico?
A senior Mobile QA Engineer in Mexico earns a median of MX$1.2M ($64k), with a range of MX$950k to MX$1.4M. Leads earn MX$1.4M, 115% more than juniors at MX$650k.
Which city in Mexico pays Mobile QA Engineers the most?
Mexico City has the highest pay factor at 1.10x the country median, which puts a mid-level Mobile QA Engineer at about MX$980k ($54k). Guadalajara sits at 0.88x, around MX$780k.
How does Mexico compare with the US for Mobile QA Engineer pay?
A mid-level Mobile QA Engineer in the US earns a median of $110k. In Mexico the equivalent is $49k, which is 53% below the US figure. Mexico ranks 19 of 36 countries; the Latin America median for this role is $46k.
What is the take-home pay for a Mobile QA Engineer in Mexico?
Roughly 74–82% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner, which is about MX$660k to MX$730k a year on a MX$890k gross salary. This is a generic estimate, not tax advice: benefits, family status and regional taxes change the result.
How many Mobile QA Engineer jobs are open in Mexico?
PassRidge lists 1 live Mobile QA Engineer role in Mexico, and 88 QA listings across all roles in Mexico. 0 of the Mobile QA Engineer listings and 0 of all listings in the country show a real posted pay range; the rest carry a model estimate.
Other roles in Mexico
| Role | Mid-level median | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Manual QA Tester | MX$690k | $38k |
| QA Automation Engineer | MX$1M | $56k |
| SDET | MX$1.1M | $61k |
| QA Lead / Manager | MX$920k | $51k |
| Performance Test Engineer | MX$1.2M | $69k |
| Security / Penetration Tester | MX$1.5M | $84k |
| Game QA Tester | MX$550k | $31k |
| Accessibility Tester | MX$820k | $46k |
| Business / Test Analyst | MX$750k | $41k |
| Data / ETL QA Engineer | MX$840k | $47k |
| Localization QA Tester | MX$400k | $22k |
| AI / LLM Evaluation QA | MX$870k | $48k |
| Release / DevOps Engineer | MX$1.2M | $67k |
| Technical Writer (QA / Docs) | MX$750k | $42k |
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