Employment overview in Mexico
Hiring in Mexico requires a registered local employer to handle payroll, taxes, and statutory benefits. With EOR World, our local entity becomes the legal employer — so you can hire any candidate in Mexico without setting up your own subsidiary.
The local currency is MXN and the standard payroll cycle is bi-weekly / monthly. The official working language is Spanish, and contracts must comply with Mexico employment law.
Key employment laws in Mexico
- Working hours48 hrs/week
- Probation period30–180 days
- Notice periodNo statutory notice (severance applies)
- Paid annual leave12 days (1st yr)
- Public holidays8
- Minimum wageMXN 248.93/day
Payroll, taxes, and benefits in Mexico
Payroll in Mexico runs bi-weekly / monthly. Employers are responsible for income tax withholding, social security contributions, and any mandatory benefits.
Estimated employer cost on top of gross salary: ~30–35% on top of gross. EOR World handles all calculations, deductions, and statutory filings on your behalf.
Estimated cost of hiring in Mexico
Total cost = gross salary + employer contributions (~30–35% on top of gross) + EOR fee starting at $299/month. There are no setup fees, no hidden charges, and no per-country surprises.
Get an exact quoteWhy use an EOR in Mexico?
- Hire in Mexico in days — without registering a local entity (which can take months and cost $15,000+).
- Stay 100% compliant with Mexico employment, tax, and labour law.
- Pay employees in MXN on time, every cycle.
- Provide compliant local benefits and a great employee experience.
- Avoid permanent establishment risk and misclassification penalties.
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