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Mexico Employee Cost Calculator · August 17, 2026 · Mexico · Rules 2026

🇲🇽 Employer cost

Mexico Employee Cost Calculator

Mexico · Rules 2026 · Last reviewed: August 16, 2026 · Estimate

Estimate what an employee really costs after IMSS, INFONAVIT and statutory benefits.

Informational estimate. It does not determine what you are owed or must pay. It is not professional advice and not a SAT, IMSS or government service.

Work-risk class is selected or assumed, and state payroll tax (ISN) is excluded.

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How the calculation works

Employer cost is more than gross pay. It includes IMSS branches, INFONAVIT, and accrued aguinaldo and vacation premium. Work-risk premiums depend on the employer's class.

Formula

Employer cost = gross + employer IMSS/INFONAVIT + accrued aguinaldo + accrued vacation premium

Worked example

An employer wants the monthly cost of a MXN 20,000 salary with class I risk and one year of service.

Estimated monthly employer cost

MXN 25,936.85

  • Gross salary20000.00
  • Employer IMSS + INFONAVIT4936.85
  • Accrued aguinaldo833.33
  • Accrued vacation premium166.67
  • Total employer cost25936.85

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Assumptions

  • Work-risk class I unless you select another class.
  • Contribution days = 30.

Not covered

  • State payroll tax (ISN), private benefits, and PTU.

FAQ

Why is this an estimate?

The work-risk premium is employer-specific and state payroll tax is omitted unless a verified state rate is added later.

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This tool provides an estimate based on the stated assumptions, exclusions and rules. Your actual result can vary. It is not tax, legal, accounting or employment advice, and it is not an official government calculator.

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