Mexico Salary Tax Calculator 2026
Estimate your monthly net income by accounting for the latest ISR (Impuesto Sobre la Renta) tax tables and mandatory IMSS social security contributions.
Last updated: May 2026
Monthly Net Take-home
Calculated using the 2024 Monthly ISR Table and standard IMSS employee rates.
Expats Tip: If you are working remotely for a US/foreign company while living in Mexico, you may have specific tax obligations under the "Residente Temporal" status. Consult a local expert.
The Mexican Tax Landscape
In 2026, employees in Mexico are subject to federal income tax known as ISR (Impuesto Sobre la Renta). The tax rates are progressive, meaning as your income increases, so does the percentage of tax you pay, ranging from 1.92% up to 35%.
Additionally, the IMSS (Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social) provides social security, healthcare, and retirement benefits. Both the employer and employee contribute to this fund, with the employee's share typically being around 2.5% of their base salary.
How to use this calculator
- 1Gross Monthly Salary — Input your total monthly gross salary in Mexican Pesos (MXN $).
- 2Calculate ISR — The tool automatically applies the 2024 progressive tax tables to your income.
- 3Deduct IMSS — We subtract the mandatory social security share required from employees.
- 4Review Net Income — See your final monthly take-home pay and a breakdown of all deductions.
Formula & example
Net Pay = Gross - (ISR + IMSS)
Example: Monthly Gross Salary of $50,000 MXN.
- ISR (Income Tax): ~$9,460
- IMSS (Social Security): ~$1,250
- Monthly Net Take-home: ~$39,290 MXN
Benefits
Financial Awareness
Understand exactly how much of your gross salary you will actually see in your bank account.
Expats in Mexico
US citizens and other foreigners living in Mexico can estimate their local tax liability more accurately.
Employment Offers
Quickly evaluate and compare different job offers by looking at the net monthly income.
Use cases
Digital Nomads
US expats living in Mexico on 'Residente Temporal' visas who may have local tax obligations.
Remote Workers
Professionals working for Mexican tech companies or international firms with a local presence.
Business Owners
Estimating payroll costs and net salaries for their team in Mexico City or Guadalajara.
Frequently asked questions
Is there state income tax?+
In Mexico, income tax (ISR) is federal. While some states have payroll taxes, they are usually paid by the employer, not the employee.
What about the 'Aguinaldo'?+
The Aguinaldo (Christmas bonus) is mandatory (minimum 15 days' pay). This tool calculates standard monthly pay; bonuses are taxed separately.
How accurate is this for 2026?+
We use the latest available ISR tables (2024-2025). We update the tool as soon as the Mexican SAT (tax authority) releases new annual brackets.