Mexico Tax Calculator (2026)
Income tax rates and take-home pay for Mexico
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Mexico Income Tax Brackets (2026)
| Bracket | Income Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1.92% bracket | MX$0 - MX$10,135 | 1.9% |
| 6.40% bracket | MX$10,135 - MX$86,022 | 6.4% |
| 10.88% bracket | MX$86,022 - MX$151,176 | 10.9% |
| 16.00% bracket | MX$151,176 - MX$175,736 | 16.0% |
| 17.92% bracket | MX$175,736 - MX$210,404 | 17.9% |
| 21.36% bracket | MX$210,404 - MX$424,354 | 21.4% |
| 23.52% bracket | MX$424,354 - MX$668,840 | 23.5% |
| 30.00% bracket | MX$668,840 - MX$1,276,926 | 30.0% |
| 32.00% bracket | MX$1,276,926 - MX$1,702,568 | 32.0% |
| 34.00% bracket | MX$1,702,568 - MX$5,107,704 | 34.0% |
| 35.00% bracket | MX$5,107,704+ | 35.0% |
Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) employee contribution
| Bracket | Income Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| IMSS employee rate | MX$0 - MX$1,070,155 | 3.3% |
Capped at MX$29,103 per year
Key Facts
Tax Year
2026
Currency
MXN
Top Rate
35.0%
Brackets
11 brackets
Allowance
None
Social Contributions
1 item
Assumptions
- · Model assumes resident individual for Mexican tax purposes with worldwide income.
- · Payroll taxes (e.g., 4% in Mexico City) are employer-side only and excluded from employee net pay calculation.
- · Personal deductions capped at lesser of 15% of income or MXN 213,973 (five times annual UMA of MXN 42,794.60). Medical expenses without cash payment restriction and retirement/education accounts have separate limits.
- · Charitable contributions limited to 7% of prior year's taxable income; conservative estimate uses current year 7% for forward projection.
- · Social security maximum annual employee contribution is MXN 29,103, applicable to earnings above MXN 1,070,155 annually.
- · Non-resident regime with exemption on first MXN 125,900 not modeled; assumes resident status.
- · No subnational income tax layers modeled; focus is national-level tax only.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top income tax rate in Mexico?
The highest marginal income tax rate in Mexico is 0.3%. Your effective tax rate will be lower depending on your income level.
How many tax brackets does Mexico have?
Mexico has 11 income tax brackets. Income is taxed in brackets - you only pay the higher rate on income above each threshold, not on your entire income.
How is take-home pay calculated in Mexico?
Take-home pay in Mexico is your gross salary minus income tax, social contributions, and any applicable surcharges. Use the calculator above to see an exact breakdown for your salary.
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