Sheinbaum Announces Salary Increase for Mexico City Teachers

Mexico City teachers are set to receive a salary increase, according to a recent announcement by Claudia Sheinbaum. In a short video released on May 15th, 2025, Sheinbaum congratulated teachers and stated, "Más tarde vamos a tener un evento y ahí vamos a hablar del aumento salarial y otras prestaciones y beneficios para los maestros, principalmente de educación básica." (Later we will have an event and there we will talk about the salary increase and other benefits for teachers, mainly those in basic education.) This statement confirms a planned salary increase and additional benefits for teachers, primarily in basic education. The exact amount of the increase and specifics of the additional benefits are expected to be released at a future event. This announcement is likely to be welcomed by teachers across Mexico City, who have long advocated for improved working conditions and compensation.