A senator in Mexico earns a net monthly allowance (dieta) of 132,900 pesos in 2026, according to the pay manual for federal lawmakers published in the [Official Gazette (DOF)](https://www.dof.gob.mx/) on 27 February. That is 1,200 pesos more than the previous 131,700 pesos, ADN40 reported. Over a year, the base net allowance adds up to 1,594,800 pesos.
The Senate has 128 members. Here is how much a senator in Mexico earns, what benefits come on top, how the pay has changed since 2000 and how it compares with deputies, President Claudia Sheinbaum and the minimum wage.
How much a senator in Mexico earns per month
| Item | Amount (MXN) | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Net monthly allowance 2026 | 132,900 | Pay manual, DOF (27 Feb 2026) |
| Previous net monthly allowance | 131,700 | ADN40 |
| Monthly increase | 1,200 | ADN40 |
| Annual base net allowance | 1,594,800 | El Imparcial |
| Cumulative increase over two years | 6,100 | ADN40 |
The figure is net of taxes. El Imparcial noted it does not include extra benefits such as the year-end bonus or other support.
What benefits a senator gets on top of the allowance
The 2026 federal budget (PEF) lists other payments for each senator. According to Expansión, these are the annual budgeted amounts:
| Annual item (PEF 2026) | Amount (MXN) |
|---|---|
| Total annual pay | 2,037,848 |
| Year-end bonus (aguinaldo) | 382,207 |
| Social security contributions | 63,709 |
| Institutional life insurance | 96,759 |
Expansión cites a monthly figure of 131,874 pesos in the same budget, close to but different from the pay manual. The budget was approved in 2025 and the manual updated in February 2026. Support for legislative work, such as advisers and office costs, is allocated separately and is not personal income.
How a senator's pay in Mexico has changed since 2000
| Period | Net monthly allowance (MXN) |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 47,239 |
| 2009 | Over 126,000 |
| 2010 to 2020 | 104,800 |
| 2024 (after a 4,900 rise) | About 131,700 |
| 2026 | 132,900 |
The series is the one published by El Imparcial. After the austerity policy began in 2018, the allowance stayed frozen for several years, and recent raises have been small compared with inflation.
Senators, deputies and the president: who earns more
| Post | Net monthly income 2026 (MXN) |
|---|---|
| President of the Republic | 134,290 |
| Senator | 132,900 |
| Federal deputy | 79,846.35 |
| General minimum wage | 9,582.47 |
A senator earns about 13.9 times the general minimum wage, which in 2026 is 315.04 pesos a day. The Constitution says no public servant may earn more than the president, whose net pay is 134,290 pesos under the budget. Mexican media also reported 137,582 pesos net for Supreme Court justices, above the president; that figure should be checked against the budget.
What a senator does
The Senate has exclusive powers the Chamber of Deputies lacks: it reviews foreign policy, approves international treaties, ratifies appointments such as ambassadors and senior military officers, and takes part in appointing members of autonomous bodies. Of the 128 senators, 64 are elected by plurality (two per state), 32 go to the first minority in each state and 32 are assigned by proportional representation on a national list. They serve six-year terms.
Who sets senators' pay
- The Chamber of Deputies approves the federal budget, which sets the Senate's spending.
- The Senate itself publishes its pay manual in the DOF every year.
- The constitutional cap is the president's salary (Article 127).
- Transparency: the Senate publishes pay on its transparency portal.
How much a senator in Mexico earns compared with other countries
In Chile, a senator receives an allowance of 8,291,039 Chilean pesos gross, as detailed in how much a senator earns in Chile. In Peru, the 60 senators of the two-chamber Congress earn S/ 15,600 a month, the same as deputies (how much members of Congress earn in Peru). Deputies in Mexico earn much less: see how much a deputy earns in Mexico and Mexico's 2026 minimum wage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a senator earn in Mexico in 2026?
132,900 pesos net per month, according to the pay manual published in the DOF on 27 February 2026.
How large is a senator's year-end bonus?
The 2026 budget allocates 382,207 pesos per senator, according to Expansión.
Who earns more, a senator or a deputy?
A senator. A federal deputy receives 79,846.35 pesos net per month.
How many senators does Mexico have?
128.
