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290 Jobs in Mexico City

Quincenal paychecks mark the Mexican working calendar, with IMSS contributions structured into every formal employment contract.

Jobs by occupation in Mexico City

• Software Development jobs in Mexico City31
• Marketing Specialists jobs in Mexico City15
• Network and Systems Engineering jobs in Mexico City12
• Retail Sales and Service jobs in Mexico City11
• Account Managers and Executives jobs in Mexico City10
• Business Analysis jobs in Mexico City9
• Project and Program Managers jobs in Mexico City9
• Sales Managers jobs in Mexico City8
• Data Analysis and Mathematics jobs in Mexico City8
• Marketing Managers jobs in Mexico City7
• Technical Sales jobs in Mexico City7
• Network and Systems Support jobs in Mexico City6
• Financial Analysis jobs in Mexico City6
• General Managers jobs in Mexico City6
• Banking and Lending jobs in Mexico City6
• IT Managers jobs in Mexico City5
• Human Resources Specialists jobs in Mexico City5
• Operations Managers jobs in Mexico City5

Jobs by city in Mexico

• Monterrey171
• San Luis Potosí122
• Guadalajara111
• Puebla104
• Aguascalientes97
• Juárez88
• Chihuahua82
• Tijuana72
• Hermosillo57
• Reynosa49
• Veracruz47
• Guanajuato44
• Saltillo40
• Ciudad Juárez39
• Mérida38
• Mexicali37
• Zapopan33
• Cancún32
• Santiago de Querétaro31
• Santa Catarina25
• Cuautitlán24
• Torreón21
• Nuevo Laredo20

Questions

• Who can work in Mexico?

  Mexican citizens and foreign nationals with valid employment visas or temporary resident status may work legally. Employers verify citizenship or visa eligibility before hiring, and undocumented workers cannot access formal employment protections or IMSS registration.

• What types of contracts do employers use?

  Indefinite contracts form the standard arrangement for permanent roles, while fixed-term contracts apply to temporary or project-based work. Employers must provide written contracts specifying salary, hours, benefits, and termination conditions in accordance with federal labour law.

• What is the standard working week?

  The legal maximum is 48 hours per week spread across five or six days. Many roles follow Monday-to-Friday schedules, though retail, hospitality, and service sectors operate varied timetables including weekends.

• How does overtime work?

  Hours beyond 48 weekly are classified as overtime and must be compensated at time-and-a-half for the first nine hours, then double-time thereafter. Employers record overtime formally, and it accrues compensation paid in the next quincenal paycheck.

• When and how are workers paid?

  Most formal workers receive quincenal (fortnightly) paychecks on fixed dates set by the employer, typically the 15th and end of month. Payment occurs via bank transfer, cheque, or cash, with IMSS social security contributions and tax withholdings deducted automatically.

• What deductions appear on paychecks?

  IMSS contributions fund healthcare and pension benefits and are deducted from every formal employee's salary as a statutory requirement. Income tax, union dues where applicable, and agreed loan repayments also reduce gross pay before the net amount reaches the worker.

• What documents do employers request?

  Employers require national identification, tax registration (RFC), educational certificates or diplomas, and often bank account details for direct deposit. References from previous employers and background checks are common, particularly for positions involving finance or client contact.

• How are holidays and days off structured?

  Mexico observes six statutory public holidays annually, during which workers receive full pay without working. Annual leave entitlement begins at six working days in the first year and increases with tenure, accrued and scheduled according to employer policy and mutual agreement.

• What is the Fondo de Ahorro?

  The Fondo de Ahorro (savings fund) is a voluntary employer-contributed benefit held in trust for workers, typically equivalent to a percentage of monthly salary. Workers can access accumulated funds upon separation or retirement, making it a long-term savings mechanism distinct from regular wages.

• How does employment end?

  Termination requires employers to provide written notice and severance pay calculated by tenure and final salary, or workers may resign with notice periods specified in contracts. Unfair dismissal claims are adjudicated through labour courts, and formal employees retain IMSS coverage during notice periods.