CFO: Mexico vs Japan
Side-by-side salary comparison · Estimated based on OECD & BLS data
🇯🇵 Japan pays 143% more
Mexico
MXN
Estimated Salary (USD)
$35,336
per year
Local Currency (MXN)
MX$607,779
per year
PPP Adjusted
$192,382
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
7,698
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Bottom 12%
Japan
JPY
Estimated Salary (USD)
$85,877
per year
Local Currency (JPY)
¥12,795,673
per year
PPP Adjusted
$193,078
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
28,436
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Bottom 48%
Visual Comparison
Salary (USD)
PPP Adjusted (USD)
Big Mac Power (burgers/year)
Key Takeaways
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CFOs in Japan earn 143% more than in Mexico (nominal USD).
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After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), both countries offer similar real value.
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Using the Big Mac Index, a CFO's salary buys 3.7x more Big Macs in Japan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays CFOs more: Mexico or Japan?▾
Japan pays CFOs an estimated $85,877 USD per year, which is 143% more than Mexico's estimated $35,336 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a CFO in Mexico vs Japan?▾
The PPP-adjusted salary is $192,382 USD in Mexico and $193,078 USD in Japan. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.
How does the purchasing power compare for CFOs?▾
Using the Big Mac Index, a CFO in Mexico can buy about 7,698 Big Macs per year, while in Japan it's about 28,436 Big Macs.
Estimated based on OECD & BLS data. Actual salaries vary by experience, company, and region. Data is for informational purposes only.
Sources: BLS OEWS · OECD · World Bank · Big Mac Index