A federal deputy in Mexico receives in 2026 a gross allowance (dieta) of 110,578.67 pesos a month, which after tax is about 79,846.35 pesos net. The figures come from the Chamber of Deputies' Pay Manual published in the Official Gazette on February 27, 2026, according to Fox Sports México. The net allowance equals 8.3 times the general monthly minimum wage.
How much a federal deputy earns in 2026
| Item | Amount (pesos) |
|---|---|
| Gross monthly allowance | 110,578.67 |
| Net monthly allowance | 79,846.35 |
| Year-end bonus (40 days of allowance) | 147,438 a year |
| Support to cover tax on the bonus | 67,785 |
| Grocery allowance | 1,515 a month |
| Life insurance | Valued at 59,984 |
The 40-day bonus matches the gross allowance: 110,578.67 divided by 30 days and multiplied by 40 gives 147,438. In dollars, the gross allowance is worth about US$ 5,989 a month.
Support beyond the allowance
Deputies receive funds for legislative work that are not part of the allowance. According to documents obtained through transparency requests and published by Grupo Animal:
| Support | Monthly amount (pesos) | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Legislative assistance | 45,786 | Advisory and legislative work |
| Constituent services | 28,772 | Work and services in their district |
These funds are paid separately and are, in theory, meant for the work of the office, not the lawmaker's pocket.
How many minimum wages a deputy earns
| Comparison | Monthly amount (pesos) | Times the minimum wage |
|---|---|---|
| General minimum wage 2026 | 9,582.47 | 1 |
| Deputy's net allowance | 79,846.35 | 8.3 |
| Deputy's gross allowance | 110,578.67 | 11.5 |
| President Claudia Sheinbaum's net salary | 134,290 | 14.0 |
The president's salary comes from the 2026 Federal Expenditure Budget, according to Expansión. Under the Constitution, no public servant may earn more than the president.
Was there a pay rise in 2026?
The issue was controversial in late 2025: the draft budget showed higher pay for deputies, while the Chamber's General Secretariat said the allowance was unchanged from 2025. Figures vary depending on whether only the allowance or also the benefits are counted. The official source is the February 2026 Pay Manual.
How many deputies there are and how they are elected
- 500 federal deputies: 300 elected by district and 200 by proportional representation.
- Three-year term: the current legislature (LXVI) ends in 2027.
- Midterm election: the whole Chamber is renewed on June 6, 2027.
How it compares with Chile
In Chile, a deputy receives an allowance of 8,239,091 Chilean pesos gross a month, as we detail in how much a member of Congress earns in Chile. For Mexico's wage floor, see the minimum wage in Mexico 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a federal deputy earn in Mexico?
110,578.67 pesos gross a month in 2026, about 79,846.35 net.
How much is a deputy's year-end bonus?
40 days of allowance: 147,438 pesos in 2026.
How many minimum wages does a deputy earn?
The net allowance equals 8.3 general monthly minimum wages; the gross, 11.5.
How many deputies does Mexico have?
500: 300 elected by district and 200 by proportional representation.
