Revelations from the National Census of Federal and State Public Security 2025
The National Census of Federal and State Public Security 2025, conducted by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi), has unveiled that 48.3% of security personnel in the country earn no more than 10,000 pesos monthly.
Breakdown by Level
Upon further examination, 88.9% of Guardia Nacional (GN) members reported earning less than 10,000 pesos monthly, whereas in state police forces, the percentage was 13.
Gender Disparities
The study also highlights gender differences. In the Guardia Nacional, 15.8% of women and 9.8% of men earn over 20,000 pesos monthly, while in state police forces, the proportions are significantly higher: 34.1% of women and 40.5% of men exceed this threshold.
Inegi clarified that, for GN members, incomes are explained by their origins from the Secretariat of National Defense and the Secretariat of the Navy, who receive additional compensation for institutional services in Guardia Nacional that do not exceed 15,000 pesos monthly.
Where are they and how many are there?
By the end of 2024, GN and state police forces totaled 283,204 individuals: 46.6% (132,036) in GN and 53.4% (151,168) in the state domain.
- GN experienced a 4.6% growth in personnel, while state police forces saw a 5.6% increase within the same period.
- The State of Mexico, Veracruz, and Chiapas accounted for 13.4%, 8.2%, and 6.4% of state police personnel, respectively.
- GN reported 21.9% female members; state police forces had the highest female participation in Baja California Sur (44.3%) and Querétaro (40.4%).
In terms of territorial capacity, the national rate of state police personnel is 1 per 1,000 inhabitants. Tabasco leads with 2.1, while entities like Baja California and Querétaro fall below 0.5.
Types of Functions
47.8% of state police personnel reported performing preventive functions, 8.8% reactive, 8.4% social proximity, and only 2.1% investigative.
Inegi noted that the type of function performed by GN elements was not identified.
Additionally, it was announced that the GN operates 825 infrastructure units: 41% are companies, 36.1% are stations and sub-stations, and 9.8% are military camps.
- Veracruz, Jalisco, the State of Mexico, and Michoacán concentrate 26.4% of these installations.
Key Questions and Answers
- What does the census reveal about security personnel salaries? The majority of state police and Guardia Nacional members earn less than 10,000 pesos monthly.
- How do salaries differ by security level? 88.9% of Guardia Nacional members earn less than 10,000 pesos monthly, while only 13% of state police members fall within this range.
- Are there gender disparities in salaries? Yes, more women in state police forces earn over 20,000 pesos monthly compared to Guardia Nacional members.
- How many security personnel are there, and where are they located? There are 283,204 security personnel in total, with the State of Mexico, Veracruz, and Chiapas having significant proportions. GN has 21.9% female members, while Baja California Sur and Querétaro have the highest female participation in state police forces.
- What types of functions do security personnel perform? Most state police members engage in preventive and social proximity functions, while GN’s function types remain unidentified.
- What is the extent of Guardia Nacional infrastructure? GN operates 825 infrastructure units, with Veracruz, Jalisco, the State of Mexico, and Michoacán housing a substantial portion.
