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Mexico’s Formal Jobs Hit February Record at 22.53 Million, IMSS Says

IMSS will issue a revised count next week after incorporating registrations from digital platforms.

Overview

  • Mexico added 157,882 formal jobs in February, placing the month among the five largest increases in IMSS records.
  • Job creation in January–February totaled 217,299, about 13% higher than the same period in 2024.
  • Permanent positions make up 87.4% of IMSS-registered jobs, totaling 19,696,739 roles.
  • The average salary base of contribution reached 665.6 pesos per day, a 7.4% year-on-year increase.
  • Women hold 9,029,894 IMSS-affiliated positions, accounting for 40.1% of formal employment, with final figures including platform workers due March 9.