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Average Salary in Buenos Aires 2024

How much money does a person working in Buenos Aires make?


Average Monthly Salary
52,200 ARS
( 626,000 ARS yearly)

LOW
13,200
ARS
AVERAGE
52,200
ARS
HIGH
232,000
ARS
All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working in Buenos Aires typically earns around 52,200 ARS. Salaries range from 13,200 ARS (lowest average) to 232,000 ARS (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

This is the average salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Salaries in Buenos Aires vary drastically between different careers. If you are interested in the salary of a particular job, see below for salaries for specific job titles.



Pay Scale and Salaries in Buenos Aires

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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
96,700 ARS or more
10% of people earn
75,700 to 96,700 ARS
20% of people earn
29,400 ARS or less
65% of people earn
29,400 to 75,700 ARS
Minimum Salary
13,200 ARS
Median
44,500 ARS
Maximum
232,000 ARS




Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries in Buenos Aires range from 13,200 ARS (starting salary) to 232,000 ARS (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). This is not the minimum wage as per the law, only the lowest reported number in the salary survey that had thousands of participants and professionals from all over the country.

  • Median Salary

    The median salary is 44,500 ARS, which means that 50% of the population in Buenos Aires earns less than that while the other half earns more. 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 and Salary Scale

    Closely related to the median are two values: the 25th and the 75th percentiles. Reading from the salary distribution diagram, 25% of the population in Buenos Aires earn less than 32,100 ARS while 75% of them earn more. Also from the diagram, 75% of the population earn less than 67,400 ARS while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    We grouped the most common and recurring salaries into brackets to give more insight into what salary to expect. This method is more accurate than just the average salary and gives more insights into how salaries are actually distributed in Buenos Aires. Around 65% of all reported figures are in the range 29,400 ARS to 75,700 ARS. Approximately 20% fall under the 29,400 ARS cap. Ten percent of wages are from 75,700 ARS to 96,700 ARS. Only 5% of people grossed 96,700 ARS or more.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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Salary is primarily determined by the level of experience one possesses, with higher levels of experience resulting in higher wages.

In Buenos Aires, employees with two to five years of experience typically earn an average of 32% more than entry-level and junior workers in all industries and fields.

Individuals with more than five years of experience tend to earn an average of 36% more than those with less than five years of experience.

After ten years of work, salaries increase by 21%, with an additional 14% increase for those who have worked for over 15 years.

These figures should be used as rough estimates, as considering individual job titles can lead to more accurate assessments.


Change in salary based on experience varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of many different jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.
On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark.
* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.

Salary Comparison By Education

How does the education level affect your salary?

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Change in salary based on education varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of multiple jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.

The correlation between higher education and higher salary is widely acknowledged, but how much of an income increase can one expect from obtaining a degree?

We conducted a study in Buenos Aires comparing the salaries of professionals with different levels of college degrees who held similar positions in various industries.

Our results showed that individuals with a certificate or diploma earned an average of 17% more than those who only completed high school.

Those who obtained a Bachelor's Degree earned 24% more than their counterparts with a certificate or diploma.

Professionals with a Master's Degree earned 29% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.

Finally, those who held a PhD earned an average of 23% more than those with a Master's Degree while performing the same job.


Is investing in a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Is pursuing higher education worth the investment?

Earning a Master's degree or any post-graduate qualification in Argentina is a substantial financial commitment, with tuition fees ranging from 227,000 ARS to 680,000 ARS and a duration of around two years. It's important to note that during this period, any salary increases are unlikely, assuming ongoing employment. Salary reviews are typically conducted after completing the program and obtaining the degree.

Many individuals pursue advanced education as a means of transitioning to higher-paying positions, and the statistics indicate that this is an effective strategy. On average, individuals who change jobs after earning a higher degree receive a salary increase of about 10% more than the typical annual raise.

Ultimately, deciding whether or not to pursue advanced education depends on a variety of factors, including the personal situation and experience. However, if one can afford the financial costs of obtaining a higher degree, the return on investment is likely to be worthwhile, with the ability to recoup the costs in approximately a year.



Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Buenos Aires

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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? In Argentina, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 6% across all career fields.

Male
46,500 ARS
Female-6%
43,900 ARS
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value


Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in Buenos Aires

How much are annual salary increments in Buenos Aires? How often do employees get salary raises?

Argentina

Employees in Argentina are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 9% every 17 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Argentina
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The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.

The term Annual Salary Increase usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rare 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

The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in Argentina is 6%.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

World Average Annual Salary Increment
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Salary Packages and Schemes

Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.



Bonus and Incentive Rates in Argentina

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Argentina
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100% of surveyed staff in Argentina reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while % said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from % to % of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
%
No Bonus
100%

Types of Bonuses Considered

Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus, where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, 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 Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These 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.


Bonus Rates Comparison by Career Field

Finance
High
Architecture
High
Sales
High
Business Development
High
Marketing / Advertising
High
Information Technology
Moderate
Healthcare
Moderate
Insurance
Moderate
Customer Service
Moderate
Human Resources
Moderate
Construction
Low
Transport
Low
Hospitality
Low

What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

The main two types of jobs

Revenue GeneratorsSupporting 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:
A graphics designer working for a graphics designing company.

Example:
A graphic designer in the marketing department of a hospital.


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.

Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.

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.

Salaries for popular jobs. Salaries by occupations.

Job TitleAverage Salary
Accounting and Finance
Accountant36,800 ARS
Accounting Assistant27,600 ARS
Accounting Manager77,400 ARS
Bookkeeper24,800 ARS
Chartered Accountant44,800 ARS
Corporate Treasurer72,400 ARS
Financial Analyst63,200 ARS
Financial Manager105,000 ARS
Internal Auditor50,000 ARS

Administration / Reception / Secretarial
Administrative Assistant26,000 ARS
Office Manager43,800 ARS
Receptionist25,700 ARS
Secretary23,100 ARS

Advertising / Graphic Design / Events
Art Director48,800 ARS
Creative Director53,100 ARS
Graphic Designer33,000 ARS
Photographer29,300 ARS

Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense
Aerospace Engineer62,800 ARS
Air Traffic Controller57,100 ARS
Flight Attendant34,500 ARS
Pilot84,100 ARS

Architecture
Architect60,400 ARS
CAD Drafter26,200 ARS

Automotive
Mechanic20,100 ARS
Service Advisor33,800 ARS

Banking
Bank Branch Manager91,000 ARS
Teller18,900 ARS

Bilingual
Teacher39,700 ARS
Translator44,800 ARS

Business Planning
Business Analyst61,000 ARS
Business Development Manager84,500 ARS
Project Manager62,200 ARS

Care Giving and Child Care
Nanny21,600 ARS
Nursery Teacher19,400 ARS

Construction / Building / Installation
Civil Engineer49,400 ARS
Construction Project Manager88,500 ARS
Health and Safety Officer21,900 ARS

Customer Service and Call Center
Call Center Representative19,400 ARS
Customer Service Manager69,600 ARS
Customer Service Representative18,500 ARS

Engineering
Civil Engineer48,400 ARS
Electrical Engineer49,800 ARS
Engineer48,400 ARS
Mechanical Engineer50,000 ARS

Executive and Management
Chief Executive Officer121,000 ARS
Chief Financial Officer109,000 ARS
General Manager90,300 ARS
Project Manager56,600 ARS

Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering
Chef32,000 ARS
Executive Chef37,300 ARS
Hotel Manager94,700 ARS
Receptionist18,600 ARS
Travel Agent33,300 ARS
Waiter / Waitress15,900 ARS

Health and Medical
Dentist118,000 ARS
Dietitian104,000 ARS
Laboratory Technician39,700 ARS
Nurse41,000 ARS

Human Resources
Human Resources Manager73,500 ARS
Human Resources Officer30,000 ARS

Information Technology
Computer Technician40,900 ARS
Database Administrator48,900 ARS
Developer / Programmer50,800 ARS
Information Technology Manager88,100 ARS
Network Engineer43,200 ARS

Law Enforcement / Security / Fire
Police Officer29,900 ARS

Legal
Attorney96,600 ARS
Legal Assistant27,500 ARS

Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment
Journalist57,500 ARS

Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology
Biomedical Engineer41,900 ARS
Pharmacist63,200 ARS

Sales Retail and Wholesale
Cashier20,100 ARS
Sales Manager90,300 ARS
Sales Representative32,500 ARS

Teaching / Education
Elementary School Teacher35,600 ARS
Secondary School Teacher42,300 ARS

Average Hourly Wage in Buenos Aires


300 ARS per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) for all employees in Buenos Aires is 300 ARS.This is the rate that the average individual gets paid for every worked hour.


Hourly Wage = Annual Salary / ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

About The Hourly Pay Rate

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 fixed 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.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

The minimum pay rate per hour for a person in Buenos Aires is 76 ARS. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Avellaneda45,700 ARS
Bahia Blanca48,600 ARS
Buenos Aires52,200 ARS
Cordoba51,800 ARS
Corrientes49,000 ARS
La Plata51,000 ARS
Lanus46,300 ARS
Mar del Plata50,600 ARS
Mendoza44,700 ARS
Neuquen47,000 ARS
Quilmes46,800 ARS
Resistencia47,900 ARS
Rosario51,400 ARS
Salta49,700 ARS
San Juan44,500 ARS
San Miguel de Tucuman50,100 ARS
Santa Fe49,300 ARS
Santiago del Estero47,500 ARS

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in Argentina is 7% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
43,700 ARS
Public Sector+7%
46,600 ARS
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary in Buenos Aires?

It is extremely difficult to give an exact figure of a good salary when no specific job is selected, however; an estimate can be provided based purely on the cost of living. A good compensation in Buenos Aires would range anywhere between 44,500 ARS and 67,400 ARS.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary in Buenos Aires ranges from 13,200 ARS to 32,100 ARS. The base salary depends on many factors including profession, experience, and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with a grain of salt.


What is the difference between the median and the average salary?

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people earn 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


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