Offshore hiring costs by country / Mexico
Philippines vs Mexico for offshore hiring
We place talent in the Philippines only. Rekruuto hires are full-time, vetted to the top 2% of applicants, and work your hours, for $1,800 a month for most roles, and from $2,500 a month for software developers and AI Implementation Specialists, with a 14-day start and a 1-week trial. For comparison, Indeed's average advertised pay for virtual or administrative assistant roles (listed as Asistente administrativo/a) in Mexico is MX$10,534 a month, about $548, from 5,700 salaries reported (updated Oct 5, 2026). This page sets Mexico's published pay benchmarks, time zones, English proficiency, and employer costs next to the Philippines.
How do the Philippines and Mexico compare?
| Philippines | Mexico | |
|---|---|---|
| English proficiency (EF EPI 2025) | Rank 28 of 123, score 569 (high)[13] | Rank 103 of 123, score 440 (very low)[13] |
| Time zone | UTC+8, no daylight saving time | UTC−6, no daylight saving time |
| U.S. Eastern 9-to-5, in local time (U.S. summer) | 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. | 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. |
| 2026 minimum wage, per month | $286, Metro Manila (NCR), non-agriculture[4][9] | $498, General minimum wage zone[5][9] |
| Full-time Rekruuto hire | Yes: $1,800 a month for most roles, working your hours | Not offered. We place talent in the Philippines only. |
What do employers in Mexico pay?
These are Mexico's published local market pay benchmarks for 13 roles, each with its source and date. The U.S. column is the BLS median with employer costs, and the last column is what you pay us for a full-time hire in the Philippines.
| Role | Mexico, local | Mexico, USD | Source | U.S. fully loaded | Rekruuto (Philippines) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive assistant Listed as Asistente de dirección | MX$13,718 MX$8,764 – MX$21,471 | $713 $456 – $1,116 | Indeed, average advertised pay, 4,500 salaries reported, Oct 4, 2026 | $9,510 | $1,800 |
| Virtual or administrative assistant Listed as Asistente administrativo/a | MX$10,534 MX$6,979 – MX$15,899 | $548 $363 – $826 | Indeed, average advertised pay, 5,700 salaries reported, Oct 5, 2026 | $5,903 | $1,800 |
| Bookkeeper Listed as Auxiliar contable | MX$11,543 MX$8,021 – MX$16,613 | $600 $417 – $864 | Indeed, average advertised pay, 28,000 salaries reported, Oct 4, 2026 | $6,292 | $1,800 |
| Customer support representative Listed as Servicio al cliente | MX$10,931 MX$7,022 – MX$17,015 | $568 $365 – $884 | Indeed, average advertised pay, 5,900 salaries reported, Oct 3, 2026 | $5,559 | $1,800 |
| Marketing assistant Listed as Asistente marketing | MX$11,103 MX$7,359 – MX$16,752 | $577 $383 – $871 | Indeed, average advertised pay, 341 salaries reported, Oct 3, 2026 | $9,714 | $1,800 |
| Graphic designer Listed as Diseñador/a gráfico | MX$11,137 MX$6,943 – MX$17,864 | $579 $361 – $929 | Indeed, average advertised pay, 6,000 salaries reported, Oct 4, 2026 | $7,713 | $1,800 |
| Video editor Listed as Editor/a de video | MX$12,107 MX$8,060 – MX$18,186 | $629 $419 – $945 | Indeed, average advertised pay, 641 salaries reported, Oct 4, 2026 | $9,239 | $1,800 |
| Shopify or web developer Listed as Programador/a web | MX$11,958 MX$7,080 – MX$20,195 | $622 $368 – $1,050 | Indeed, average advertised pay, 348 salaries reported, Oct 1, 2026 | $11,350 | $2,500 |
| Project coordinator Listed as Coordinador/a de proyectos | MX$18,801 MX$13,171 – MX$26,837 | $977 $685 – $1,395 | Indeed, average advertised pay, 891 salaries reported, Oct 4, 2026 | $12,620 | $1,800 |
| Sales coordinator or SDR Listed as Ejecutivo/a de ventas. Closest published title. | MX$12,770 MX$7,593 – MX$21,477 | $664 $395 – $1,116 | Indeed, average advertised pay, 27,400 salaries reported, Oct 4, 2026 | $8,049 | $1,800 |
| Legal assistant Listed as Auxiliar juridico | MX$12,502 MX$8,181 – MX$19,106 | $650 $425 – $993 | Indeed, average advertised pay, 1,300 salaries reported, Oct 3, 2026 | $7,704 | $1,800 |
| Healthcare admin assistant Listed as Asistente médico/a. Closest published title. Covers doctor's-office admin and some clinical support. | MX$11,053 MX$7,106 – MX$17,194 | $575 $369 – $894 | Indeed, average advertised pay, 364 salaries reported, Oct 2, 2026 | $5,703 | $1,800 |
| AI Implementation Specialist Listed as Analista de sistema. No AI implementation title is published; this is the closest. | MX$14,084 MX$9,269 – MX$21,400 | $732 $482 – $1,112 | Indeed, average advertised pay, 569 salaries reported, Oct 1, 2026 | $12,967 | $2,500 |
A local benchmark is what an employer in Mexico pays for a local role. A Rekruuto hire is a full-time professional in the Philippines, vetted to the top 2% of applicants, working your hours, with recruiting and pay handled by us for one monthly price and a 1-week trial.
How many working hours overlap with the U.S.?
Mexico is on UTC−6, no daylight saving time. The table shows where a U.S. 9-to-5 falls there, and how many hours it shares with a local 9-to-5 day. Mexico City time. Mexico ended daylight saving time nationally in 2022; some border towns still follow the U.S. clock change.[14]
| U.S. time zone | Mexico, U.S. summer | Mexico, U.S. winter | Rekruuto hire in the Philippines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. (6 h overlap) | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. (7 h overlap) | Works your hours: 8 h overlap |
| Pacific (PT) | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (7 h overlap) | 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. (6 h overlap) | Works your hours: 8 h overlap |
Our hires in the Philippines work U.S. hours as their regular schedule. A U.S. Eastern 9-to-5 is 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. in Manila during U.S. summer, and that is the shift they work.
How does English proficiency compare?
The EF English Proficiency Index 2025 ranks 123 countries and regions. The Philippines ranks 28 with a score of 569, in the high proficiency band. Mexico ranks 103 with a score of 440, in the very low band.[13] English is an official language of the Philippines for communication and instruction.[33]
What employer costs apply in Mexico?
An employer hiring directly in Mexico adds statutory costs on top of pay, including:
- Year-end bonus (aguinaldo) of at least 15 days' pay.[28]
- At least 12 paid vacation days in the first year, plus a vacation premium of at least 25% of that pay.[28]
- Employer-only contributions of 5% of the contribution base salary to the INFONAVIT housing fund and 2% to IMSS retirement, on top of other IMSS social security contributions.[29]
The 2026 minimum wage is MX$315.04 per day (general minimum wage zone), about $498 a month.[5][9]
With Rekruuto there is no foreign payroll to run: you pay one monthly price, and we handle paying your hire in the Philippines.
Why we hire in the Philippines
We place talent in the Philippines only. It is a deliberate choice, and it is why our hires work the way they do:
- English that holds up on client calls. The Philippines ranks 28 of 123 in the EF English Proficiency Index 2025, in the high proficiency band, and English is an official language of the country for communication and instruction.[13][33]
- Your hours, by design. Every Rekruuto hire works full time in your time zone. U.S. hours are how our hires work, not an exception you negotiate.
- Top 2% vetting. We accept only the top 2% of applicants, so you meet a shortlist, not a pile of résumés.
- One flat monthly price. $1,800 a month for most roles, and from $2,500 a month for software developers and AI Implementation Specialists. We handle paying your hire, so there is no foreign payroll or employer filing for you to run.
- Fast start, low risk. Hiring and onboarding take 14 days. The first week is a trial: if you are not satisfied, we find a replacement or refund your money.
- Trusted by 100+ customers. We recruit, vet, and support talent in one country: the Philippines.
What does a Rekruuto hire cost?
$1,800 a month for most roles, and from $2,500 a month for software developers and AI Implementation Specialists. One flat price, full time, in your time zone. Hiring and onboarding take 14 days, and the first week is a trial: if you are not satisfied, we find a replacement or refund your money. Run your own numbers in the offshore salary calculator.
Frequently asked questions
Does Rekruuto hire in Mexico?
No. We place talent in the Philippines only. The Mexico figures on this page are public pay benchmarks, shown so you can compare markets before you hire.
How much does a virtual or administrative assistant earn in Mexico?
Indeed's average advertised pay for virtual or administrative assistant roles (listed as Asistente administrativo/a) in Mexico is MX$10,534 a month, about $548, from 5,700 salaries reported (updated Oct 5, 2026). The 2026 minimum wage (general minimum wage zone) is about $498 a month.
How does English proficiency compare between the Philippines and Mexico?
In the EF English Proficiency Index 2025, the Philippines ranks 28 of 123 with a score of 569 (high proficiency). Mexico ranks 103 with a score of 440 (very low proficiency). English is also an official language of the Philippines.
How many working hours does Mexico share with the U.S.?
During U.S. daylight saving time, a 9-to-5 Eastern day runs 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. in Mexico, so 6 hours of a local 9-to-5 day overlap. Rekruuto hires in the Philippines work your hours, so your whole workday overlaps.
What does a full-time Rekruuto hire cost?
$1,800 a month for most roles, and from $2,500 a month for software developers and AI Implementation Specialists. Hiring and onboarding take 14 days, and the first week is a trial: if you are not satisfied, we find a replacement or refund your money.
What employer costs apply in Mexico?
Year-end bonus (aguinaldo) of at least 15 days' pay. At least 12 paid vacation days in the first year, plus a vacation premium of at least 25% of that pay. Employer-only contributions of 5% of the contribution base salary to the INFONAVIT housing fund and 2% to IMSS retirement, on top of other IMSS social security contributions. With Rekruuto you pay one monthly price and we handle paying your hire in the Philippines.
Related pages
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), national estimates, May 2025. Annual median wage, all U.S. employers. Pulled from the BLS public data API (series OEUN…13).
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, June 2026 (USDL-26-1494), Table 5, June 2026, released September 9, 2026. Full-time private industry workers, all and by occupational group. All full-time: $54.00 total compensation and $36.97 wages and salaries per hour worked.
- Philippine Statistics Authority, 2024 Occupational Wages Survey, August 2024, released November 2025. Average monthly wage rate (basic pay plus allowances) of full-time, time-rated workers in establishments with 10 or more workers.
- National Wages and Productivity Commission (Philippines), NCR daily minimum wage rates, Wage Order No. NCR-28, Effective September 26, 2026. Non-agriculture rate. Wage Order NCR-27 is in litigation; its second tranche is not in force.
- Comisión Nacional de los Salarios Mínimos (Mexico), Diario Oficial de la Federación, Resolución que fija los salarios mínimos generales y profesionales a partir del 1 de enero de 2026, Published December 9, 2025; in force January 1, 2026. General minimum wage zone. The northern border zone rate is higher.
- World Bank, Official exchange rate, local currency per US$, period average (PA.NUS.FCRF), 2024 and 2025 annual averages.
- Indeed, Indeed Salaries, country career pages (average pay in job postings), Pages updated September-October 2026; each figure links to its page and date. Mean of advertised pay in Indeed job postings from the past 36 months, with Indeed's typical low and high. Used only where 100 or more salaries were reported.
- EF Education First, EF English Proficiency Index (EF EPI) 2025, 2025 edition, 123 countries and regions. Proficiency bands: very high 600+, high 550-599, moderate 500-549, low 450-499, very low under 450.
- IANA, Time Zone Database, Release 2026c. Local times computed for January 15, 2026 (U.S. standard time) and July 15, 2026 (U.S. daylight saving time).
- Cámara de Diputados (Mexico), Ley Federal del Trabajo, articles 76, 80, and 87, Text in force 2026.
- Cámara de Diputados (Mexico), Ley del INFONAVIT, article 29, and Ley del Seguro Social, article 168, Text in force 2026.
- National Commission for Culture and the Arts (Philippines), Language policies in the Philippines (1987 Constitution, Article XIV, Section 7), Accessed October 2026. Filipino and English are the official languages of the Philippines for communication and instruction.
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