Living Wage for Hermosillo, Sonora

Infographic: Living Wage in Hermosillo (2025)

Living Wage in Hermosillo, Sonora (2025)

A visual analysis of the income needed for a decent standard of living, based on the Anker methodology.

GROSS Living Wage

$22,310.47

Monthly

NET Living Wage

$19,019.63

Monthly

These figures represent the remuneration a full-time worker needs to cover their family's basic needs and live with dignity in Hermosillo.

Family Cost of Living Breakdown

The total monthly cost for a family of 4 is $31,002 MXN. This chart shows how the main expenses are distributed.

Living Wage vs. Benchmarks

The Gross Living Wage is 2.6 times higher than the General Minimum Wage, and the decent family income exceeds the CONEVAL poverty line.

How is the Living Wage Calculated?

1

Family Cost of Living

The costs of food, housing, and other needs for a family of 4 are added up.

$31,002.00

2

Net Wage per Worker

The family cost is divided by the number of workers per household (1.63).

$19,019.63

3

Gross Wage per Worker

Taxes and legal deductions (IMSS, ISR) are added to the net wage.

$22,310.47

Regional Context: Gross Living Wage in Mexico

The cost of living in Hermosillo is comparable to other urban areas in the north of the country and higher than in other regions, reflecting local economic differences.

Contreras, A. C. (2025). Wage Gap Analysis in the Agricultural Sector of Sonora [Unpublished report]. Agrocers.

This report was developed by Agrocers, led by Dr. Ana Carolina Contreras Valenzuela, PhD in Regional Development from CIAD A.C., with data obtained from official sources. The data reflects an estimate for June 2025.

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