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Payroll in Mexico
Payroll in Mexico runs in MXN on a bi-weekly (quincena) cycle, with statutory employer contributions and aguinaldo — 15 days min (dec). Gracemark operates it end-to-end — humans, not tickets.
Currency
MXN — Mexican peso
Payroll cycle
Bi-weekly (quincena)
Working week
48 hrs
Minimum wage
MXN 315.04/day (border 440.87)
13th-month
Aguinaldo — 15 days min (Dec)
Employer cost
~26–30% (IMSS, INFONAVIT, SAR)
Probation
30 days–6 months
Notice period
No notice; severance-based
Two ways to run payroll in Mexico
Own-entity payroll
For long-term presence in Mexico. Gracemark manages statutory filings, pay runs, and year-end reporting under your entity — with a named operator on North America time.
EOR-run payroll
No entity in Mexico? Employ and pay talent under Gracemark's local infrastructure via EOR — onboard in 1–2 weeks (eor), no local incorporation.
Compliance essentials in Mexico
- Termination requires statutory severance (3 months + 20 days/yr) — at-will doesn't exist
- Mandatory profit sharing (PTU) of 10% of pre-tax profit
- 2021 outsourcing reform (REPSE) sharply restricts personnel subcontracting
- Aguinaldo (Christmas bonus) and vacation premium are non-negotiable
- Strong nearshore/timezone fit with the US
Get a payroll quote for Mexico
Send your headcount and salary band. We reply with employer burden, net-to-gross, and setup timeline — no sales scripts.
Deeper guide
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