Key Achievements in October 2025
In October, Mexico surpassed its highest formal employment figures since records began, with 22,639,050 jobs affiliated to the Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS), according to IMSS Director General Zoé Robledo Aburto.
October’s Job Creation
During a press conference led by Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum, Robledo announced that 198,454 formal jobs were created in October. This makes it the third-highest job creation month in history, adding 400,000 new positions between January and October 2025. The growth represents an 1.8% annual increase, as per the official.
Record-High Permanent Employment
Robledo highlighted that 87.4% of the registered jobs are permanent, the highest percentage ever recorded. Among the over 22.6 million workers affiliated with the Seguro Social, more than 19 million have stable employment, marking a shift from previous years when temporary jobs dominated.
“This is the second-highest figure in history since records began, surpassing November 2024. It speaks to the solidity of employment growth,” said the IMSS head.
Wage and Gender Participation
Regarding job quality, the average base salary for social security contributions reached 623.5 pesos per day, a 7.4% increase over the past year. Furthermore, women’s labor participation has advanced, now accounting for 40.6% of formal workers, with 9,195,000 women registered at the institute.
So far in 2025, 100,000 jobs have been created for women, reflecting a sustained inclusion trend in the labor market.
Digital Platform Employment
It’s worth noting that the presented data does not include jobs generated through digital platforms, which are currently in a pilot phase within the IMSS.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the significance of this news? Mexico has reached its second-highest formal employment figure in history, with 22.6 million jobs affiliated to the IMSS.
- What makes this achievement noteworthy? October’s job creation is the third-highest in history, with 400,000 new positions added since January 2025, reflecting an 1.8% annual growth.
- What is the percentage of permanent jobs? 87.4% of registered jobs are permanent, the highest percentage ever recorded.
- How have wages evolved? The average base salary for social security contributions has increased by 7.4% over the past year, reaching 623.5 pesos per day.
- What is the current participation of women in formal employment? Women now represent 40.6% of formal workers, with 9,195,000 registered at the IMSS.
- Are digital platform jobs included in these figures? No, the presented data does not include jobs generated through digital platforms, which are still in a pilot phase within the IMSS.
