According to the Center for Economic and Budgetary Research, AC, (CIEP), in 2021, 24.7 percent of the budget of the Ministry of Health was allocated to payroll; this represents an increase of 25.2 percent compared to the amount paid in 2020 for the same concept.
The foregoing, due to the priority in the creation of positions and basification of personnel. However, Mexico continues to be located at the levels of lowest average salary within the member countries of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD); for example, in Chile a medical specialist earns, on average, more than double what he earns in Mexico.
How much does a doctor earn in Mexico?
Based on information from the employment website, Indeedthe salary per month of a mexican general doctorwho works at the Mexican Institute of Social Security (IMSS), is 15 thousand 347 pesos. While at the Institute of Security and Social Services for State Workers (ISSSTE), is 8 thousand 978 per month, reveals the same digital platform.
According to the National Union of Social Security Workers, the average monthly salaryl for doctors in the IMSS is:
- General Physician: 8 thousand 531.28 pesos
- Non-Family Physician: 11 thousand 236.66 pesos
- Family Physician: 11 thousand 236.66 pesos
However, general practitioners who dedicate part of their day to making home visits to beneficiaries using their own vehicles and having to absorb the expenses for engine maintenance, tires and fuel investment, are given a 16.5 percent compensation of the tabular salary.
For other online employment platform, glass doorhighlights that the average base salary is 18 thousand 130 pesos.
Doctors from Cuba: How much does a doctor earn on average on the island?
In accordance with Radio and Television Martifrom Cuba, a cuban doctor a recent graduate earns 4,610 pesos, while a specialist or resident receives 5 thousand 060 Cuban pesos. In the case of health personnel with completed specialties, the salary ranges between 5,560 pesos and 5,810 Cuban pesos.
For this reason, in said communication medium they compare the salary of the Cuban doctors with that of the jailers, who, in conclusion, “have a better remuneration.”
It is worth mentioning that each Cuban peso is equivalent to 1.18 Mexican pesos. Therefore, on average, the salary of doctors in Cuba it would be 5 thousand 439 Mexican pesos.
AND A TAMALER?
Marcela has a position in the Alameda de Montereyhe gets up early to offer his food products, tamales, quesadillas and tamales.
In one day, Marcela generates 3 thousand pesos daily in sales.
This figure contrasts with the 11 thousand 500 pesos What does a professional earn for a whole month of work?
According to the Labor Observatory (OLA), with data from the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI)the average salary of professionals in Mexico is 11 thousand 549 pesos per month.
Javier For its part, it sells glasses of oatmeal, coffee and champurrado; in 4 hours, he earns 500 pesos, although he says that in winter he increases his sales due to the cold.
Despite the various strategies to increase the minimum wage in the national territory, more than half of Mexicans are engaged in informal work, according to the Labor Observatory 52 percent of Mexicans work in the informal market.
Informal activity has been growing and with it the commercial activity that leaves more income than having a professional career, to which is added that informal sellers do not pay taxes, while professionals or those who are registered under the SAT an amount is deducted from their income.
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