Service Manager Average Salary in Argentina 2023
How much money does a Service Manager make in Argentina?
LOW
26,000
ARS AVERAGE
50,900
ARS HIGH
78,400
ARS
A person working as a Service Manager in Argentina typically earns around 50,900 ARS per month. Salaries range from 26,000 ARS (lowest) to 78,400 ARS (highest).
This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Service Manager salaries vary drastically based on experience, skills, gender, or location. Below you will find a detailed breakdown based on many different criteria.
Service Manager Salary Distribution in Argentina
The median, the maximum, the minimum, and the range
Salary Range
Service Manager salaries in Argentina range from 26,000 ARS per month (minimum salary) to 78,400 ARS per month (maximum salary).
Median Salary
The median salary is 49,900 ARS per month, which means that half (50%) of people working as Service Manager(s) are earning less than 49,900 ARS while the other half are earning more than 49,900 ARS. The median represents the middle salary value. Generally speaking, you would want to be on the right side of the graph with the group earning more than the median salary.
Percentiles
Closely related to the median are two values: the 25th and the 75th percentiles. Reading from the salary distribution diagram, 25% of Service Manager(s) are earning less than 34,100 ARS while 75% of them are earning more than 34,100 ARS. Also from the diagram, 75% of Service Manager(s) are earning less than 62,900 ARS while 25% are earning more than 62,900 ARS.
What is the difference between the median and the average salary?
Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both of the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people are earning more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary
Service Manager Salary Comparison by Years of Experience
How does experience and age affect your pay?
The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally the more years of experience the higher your wage. We broke down Service Manager salaries by experience level and this is what we found.
A Service Manager with less than two years of experience makes approximately 29,100 ARS per month.
While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 38,000 ARS per month, 31% more than someone with less than two year's experience.
Moving forward, an experience level between five and ten years lands a salary of 53,200 ARS per month, 40% more than someone with two to five years of experience.
Additionally, Service Manager(s) whose expertise span anywhere between ten and fifteen years get a salary equivalent to 64,000 ARS per month, 20% more than someone with five to ten years of experience.
If the experience level is between fifteen and twenty years, then the expected wage is 69,500 ARS per month, 9% more than someone with ten to fifteen years of experience.
Lastly, employees with more than twenty years of professional experience get a salary of 75,000 ARS per month, 8% more than people with fifteen to twenty years of experience.
Service Manager average salary change by experience in Argentina
| 0 - 2 Years | 29,100 ARS | |
| 2 - 5 Years | +31% | 38,000 ARS |
| 5 - 10 Years | +40% | 53,200 ARS |
| 10 - 15 Years | +20% | 64,000 ARS |
| 15 - 20 Years | +9% | 69,500 ARS |
| 20+ Years | +8% | 75,000 ARS |
Typical Salary Progress for Most Careers
Service Manager Salary Comparison By Education
How do education levels affect salaries?
Displayed below is the average salary difference between different Service Manager(s) who have the same experience but different education levels.
We all know that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income? We broke down Service Manager salaries by education level in order to make a comparison.
When the education level is Certificate or Diploma, the average salary of a Service Manager is 33,300 ARS per month.
While someone with a Bachelor's Degree gets a salary of 50,100 ARS per month, 50% more than someone having a Certificate or Diploma degree.
A Master's Degree gets its holder an average salary of 74,200 ARS per month, 48% more than someone with a Bachelor's Degree.
Service Manager average salary difference by education level in Argentina
| Certificate or Diploma | 33,300 ARS | |
| Bachelor's Degree | +50% | 50,100 ARS |
| Master's Degree | +48% | 74,200 ARS |
Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?
A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in Argentina costs anywhere from 226,000 Argentine Peso(s) to 677,000 Argentine Peso(s) and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.
You can't really expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming you already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.
Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch into a higher paying job. The numbers seem to support the thoery. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.
If you can afford the costs of higher education, the return on investment is definitely worth it. You should be able to recover the costs in roughly a year or so.
Typical Salary Difference by Education for Most Careers
Service Manager Salary Comparison By Gender
Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? Male Service Manager employees in Argentina earn 9% more than their female counterparts on average.
| Male | 53,100 ARS | |
| Female | -8% | 48,900 ARS |
Salary Comparison By Gender in Argentina for all Careers
Service Manager Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in Argentina
How much are annual salary increments in Argentina for Service Manager(s)? How often do employees get salary raises?
Service Manager
Service Manager(s) in Argentina are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 11% every 18 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 17 months.
Argentina / All Professions
The term 'Annual Salary Increase' usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rarely that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.
How to calculate the salary increment percentage?
The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 ÷ Increase Frequency
Annual Increment Rate By Industry 2022
| Banking | 1% | |
| Energy | 2% | |
| Information Technology | 3% | |
| Healthcare | 4% | |
| Travel | 5% | |
| Construction | 6% | |
| Education | 7% |
Listed above are the average annual increase rates for each industry in Argentina for the year 2022. Companies within thriving industries tend to provide higher and more frequent raises. Exceptions do exist, but generally speaking, the situation of any company is closely related to the economic situation in the country or region. These figures tend to change frequently.
Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs
Service Manager Bonus and Incentive Rates in Argentina
How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?
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A Service Manager is considered to be a high bonus-based job due to the generally limited involvement in direct revenue generation, with exceptions of course. The people who get the highest bonuses are usually somehow involved in the revenue generation cycle.
22% of surveyed staff reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 78% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.
Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 6% to 8% of their annual salary.
| Received Bonus | 78% | |
| No Bonus | 22% |
Types of Bonuses Considered
Individual Performance-Based BonusesThe most standard form of bonus where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.
Company Performance BonusesOccasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.
Goal-Based BonusesGranted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.
Holiday / End of Year BonusesThese types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.
Bonuses Are Not Commissions!
People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.
What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?
The main two types of jobs | |
| Revenue Generators | Supporting Cast |
Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business. | Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations. |
Example: | Example: |
Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.
Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level
Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.
Service Manager Average Hourly Wage in Argentina
290 ARS per hourThe average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Argentina is 290 ARS. This means that the average Service Manager in Argentina earns approximately 290 ARS for every worked hour.
The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fix amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.
Service Manager VS Other Jobs
The average salary for Service Manager is 73% more than that of Automotive. Also, Automotive salaries are 35% less than those of All Jobs.
Salary comparison with similar jobs
| Job Title | Average Salary |
| After Sales Automotive Manager | 49,500 ARS |  -3% |
| Alignment Technician | 15,500 ARS | -70% |
| Auto Damage Adjuster | 18,100 ARS | -64% |
| Auto Detailer | 17,300 ARS | -66% |
| Auto Parts Manager | 57,100 ARS |  +12% |
| Automotive Assembler | 16,600 ARS | -67% |
| Automotive Assembly Manager | 54,600 ARS | +7% |
| Automotive Body Repairer | 16,300 ARS | -68% |
| Automotive Branch Manager | 70,600 ARS | +39% |
| Automotive Central Planner | 24,900 ARS | -51% |
| Automotive Electrician | 20,600 ARS | -60% |
| Automotive Estimating Manager | 46,400 ARS | -9% |
| Automotive Estimator | 36,000 ARS | -29% |
| Automotive General Manager | 85,800 ARS | +68% |
| Automotive Inventory Officer | 17,300 ARS | -66% |
| Automotive Parts Supplier | 26,300 ARS | -48% |
| Automotive Project Engineer | 30,200 ARS | -41% |
| Automotive Project Manager | 59,200 ARS | +16% |
| Automotive Purchase Manager | 63,200 ARS | +24% |
| Automotive Sales | 35,000 ARS | -31% |
| Automotive Technician | 17,200 ARS | -66% |
| Automotive Test Engineer | 28,900 ARS | -43% |
| Automotive Warranty Administrator | 29,700 ARS | -42% |
| Automotive Warranty Clerk | 19,600 ARS | -62% |
| Car Parts and Accessories Fitter | 16,300 ARS | -68% |
| Damage Appraiser | 25,400 ARS | -50% |
| Diesel Engine Specialist | 24,000 ARS | -53% |
| Job Card Opener | 15,500 ARS | -70% |
| Lube Technician | 14,400 ARS | -72% |
| Master File Maintenance | 22,600 ARS | -56% |
| Materials Planner | 26,300 ARS | -48% |
| Mechanic | 18,200 ARS | -64% |
| Motor Vehicle Inspector | 26,400 ARS | -48% |
| Service Advisor | 30,900 ARS | -39% |
| Service Manager | 50,900 ARS | -0% |
| Stock Controller | 23,300 ARS | -54% |
| Technical Advisor | 31,900 ARS | -37% |
| Tire Retreader | 15,900 ARS | -69% |
| Used Car Manager | 46,900 ARS | -8% |
| Vehicle Body Maker | 21,900 ARS | -57% |
| Vehicle Examiner | 22,600 ARS | -56% |
| Vehicle Painter | 15,000 ARS | -71% |
| Vehicle Trimmer | 16,900 ARS | -67% |
| Welder | 15,300 ARS | -70% |
Salary Comparison By City
| City | Average Salary |
| Avellaneda | 48,800 ARS |
| Bahia Blanca | 52,500 ARS |
| Buenos Aires | 58,300 ARS |
| Cordoba | 58,500 ARS |
| Corrientes | 51,700 ARS |
| La Plata | 53,800 ARS |
| Lanus | 51,100 ARS |
| Mar del Plata | 54,600 ARS |
| Mendoza | 51,600 ARS |
| Neuquen | 53,600 ARS |
| Quilmes | 51,000 ARS |
| Resistencia | 54,100 ARS |
| Rosario | 58,600 ARS |
| Salta | 54,300 ARS |
| San Juan | 49,700 ARS |
| San Miguel de Tucuman | 53,500 ARS |
| Santa Fe | 54,400 ARS |
| Santiago del Estero | 49,600 ARS |
Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison
Where can you get paid more, working for a private company or for the government? Public sector employees in Argentina earn 7% more than their private sector counterparts on average across all sectors.
| Private Sector | 43,600 ARS | |
| Public Sector | +7% | 46,400 ARS |
