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Construction / Building / Installation Average Salaries in Argentina 2024

How much money does a person working in Construction / Building / Installation make in Argentina?


Average Monthly Salary
28,000 ARS
( 337,000 ARS yearly)

LOW
11,400
ARS
AVERAGE
28,000
ARS
HIGH
77,300
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 Construction / Building / Installation in Argentina typically earns around 28,000 ARS. Salaries range from 11,400 ARS (lowest average) to 77,300 ARS (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

The provided figure represents the median compensation that encompasses housing, transportation, and other perks. The salaries within the Construction / Building / Installation domain in Argentina exhibit significant discrepancies across various professions. In case you seek information about the remuneration of a specific position, please refer to the salaries listed below for respective job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Construction / Building / Installation
3D Printing Construction Technician30,400 ARS
Adjudicator17,800 ARS
Assembler15,500 ARS
Boat Builder and Shipwright21,400 ARS
Bricklayer12,300 ARS
Building Administrator19,800 ARS
Building Automation Engineer43,300 ARS
Building Contracts Manager67,200 ARS
Building Information Modeling Manager59,500 ARS
Building Inspector19,100 ARS
Building Monitor14,600 ARS
Building Sales Manager61,700 ARS
Building Systems Integration Specialist39,800 ARS
Cabinetmaker15,800 ARS
Carpenter17,700 ARS
Civil Engineer44,300 ARS
Civil Technician20,900 ARS
Concreter14,100 ARS
Construction and Building Inspector18,600 ARS
Construction and Maintenance Manager33,300 ARS
Construction Assistant18,200 ARS
Construction Coordinator23,900 ARS
Construction Data Analyst38,100 ARS
Construction Estimator26,900 ARS
Construction Field Engineer39,700 ARS
Construction General Manager77,300 ARS
Construction Inventory Officer15,200 ARS
Construction Manager78,100 ARS
Construction Operations Manager72,800 ARS
Construction Project Controls Manager59,800 ARS
Construction Project Coordinator46,400 ARS
Construction Project Engineer45,400 ARS
Construction Project Manager75,500 ARS
Construction Project Manager80,100 ARS
Construction Project Planner41,600 ARS
Construction Quality Control Manager56,400 ARS
Construction Robotics Engineer45,200 ARS
Construction Safety Officer26,900 ARS
Construction Superintendent27,200 ARS
Construction Supervisor41,600 ARS
Construction Technical Assistant16,200 ARS
Construction Technical Officer18,300 ARS
Construction Technical Writer17,900 ARS
Construction Technician15,000 ARS
Construction Waste Management Consultant43,100 ARS
Construction Worker12,800 ARS
Crane and Tower Operator14,800 ARS
Crane Operator14,800 ARS
Diesel Mechanic14,800 ARS
Digital Construction Manager46,900 ARS
Draughtsman13,000 ARS
Drywall Installer16,600 ARS
Electrical Draftsman16,000 ARS
Electrical Engineering Supervisor49,000 ARS
Electrical Engineering Technician19,500 ARS
Electrical Supervisor30,600 ARS
Electrician23,000 ARS
Elevator Installer and Repairer18,900 ARS
Engineer45,000 ARS
Excavator Operator15,200 ARS
Field Inspector26,300 ARS
Floor Finisher17,500 ARS
Floor Manager24,300 ARS
Foreman12,000 ARS
Frame and Truss Detailer13,600 ARS
Furniture Finisher14,100 ARS
Gas Technician 14,300 ARS
Handyman13,600 ARS
Health and Safety Coordinator18,200 ARS
Health and Safety Officer20,000 ARS
Installation Manager49,600 ARS
Installer12,800 ARS
Insulation Installer15,500 ARS
Labourer11,800 ARS
Land Surveyor19,200 ARS
Lean Construction Specialist41,200 ARS
Lift Technician14,400 ARS
Maintenance Foreman12,900 ARS
Material Tester22,800 ARS
Model Maker21,400 ARS
Order Picker13,700 ARS
Painter14,200 ARS
Pipe Layer12,300 ARS
Pipe Welder12,600 ARS
Pipefitter12,400 ARS
Plumber16,400 ARS
Prefabrication and Modular Construction Specialist39,000 ARS
Property Coordinator36,800 ARS
Purchasing Manager49,900 ARS
Quantity Estimator26,600 ARS
Quantity Surveyor26,900 ARS
Roof Slater and Tiler12,900 ARS
Sheet Metal Mechanic14,400 ARS
Sheet Metal Worker12,800 ARS
Site Clerk15,000 ARS
Site engineer38,100 ARS
Site Leader72,100 ARS
Stock Controller20,600 ARS
Structural Steel Construction Worker16,100 ARS
Sustainable Materials Engineer42,800 ARS
Technical Draughtsman17,200 ARS
Tender Manager66,200 ARS
Tendering Manager62,400 ARS
Tower Crane Operator14,300 ARS
Wall and Floor Tiler14,100 ARS
Warehouse Manager50,000 ARS
Welder13,000 ARS
Welding Superintendent16,600 ARS


Construction / Building / Installation Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Argentina

Median and salary distribution Argentina Construction / Building / Installation monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
38,900 ARS or more
10% of people earn
32,100 to 38,900 ARS
20% of people earn
17,200 ARS or less
65% of people earn
17,200 to 32,100 ARS
Minimum Salary
11,400 ARS
Median
26,300 ARS
Maximum
77,300 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 Construction / Building / Installation in Argentina range from 11,400 ARS (starting average salary) to 77,300 ARS (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). To clarify, the number presented is not the legally mandated minimum wage. Rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that involved thousands of participants and professionals from across the entire country.

  • Median Salary

    The median income in the field of Construction / Building / Installation is 26,300 ARS, implying that half of the workforce in Argentina earns less than this figure, and the other half earns more. It represents the central value of salaries. As a rule of thumb, you would prefer to be part of the group earning above the median wage, situated on the right-hand side of the salary distribution chart.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Two values that are highly correlated with the median are the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution diagram, it is possible to determine that 25% of individuals employed in Construction / Building / Installation in Argentina earn less than 20,700 ARS, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 34,000 ARS, while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    Data was regrouped into brackets to provide a better understanding of what salaries can be expected. This approach was deemed more accurate than relying solely on the average salary, as it offers greater insights into the distribution of salaries in the field of Construction / Building / Installation in Argentina. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 17,200 ARS to 32,100 ARS. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 17,200 ARS mark, while 10% ranged from 32,100 ARS to 38,900 ARS. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 38,900 ARS or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally, the more years of experience the higher the wage.

Generally speaking, employees in Construction / Building / Installation in Argentina having experience from two to five years earn on average 32% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.

Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average 36% more than those with five years or less of work experience.

As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by 21% and an additional 14% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.

Those figures are presented as guidelines only. The numbers become more significant if you consider one job title at a time.


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.

It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income?

We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degree levels across many jobs in Construction / Building / Installation in Argentina, below are our findings.

Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average 17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.

Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn 24% more than those who only managed to attain a certificate or diploma.

Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are 29% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.

Finally, PhD holders earn 23% more than Master's Degree holders on average while doing the same job.


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 227,000 ARS to 680,000 ARS and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.

Employees can't expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming they 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 to a higher-paying job. The numbers seem to support this tactic. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

The decision really depends on the situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if a person can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. Degree costs can be recovered roughly in a year or so.



Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Construction / Building / Installation / Argentina

Salary comparison by gender Argentina Construction / Building / Installation monthly
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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 the field of Construction / Building / Installation in Argentina, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 8%.

Male
29,200 ARS
Female-7%
27,100 ARS
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Argentina for all Careers

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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Construction / Building / Installation / Argentina

How much are annual salary increments in Argentina for individuals working in Construction / Building / Installation? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Construction / Building / Installation in Argentina are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 8% every 18 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 17 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Argentina Construction / Building / Installation
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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.

Argentina / All Professions

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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 / Construction / Building / Installation / Argentina

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Argentina Construction / Building / Installation
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71% of surveyed staff in Construction / Building / Installation reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 29% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 0% to 4% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
29%
No Bonus
71%

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.


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.

Hourly Average Wage / Construction / Building / Installation / Argentina


160 ARS per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Construction / Building / Installation in Argentina is 160 ARS.This is the rate they get 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 people working in Construction / Building / Installation in Argentina is 66 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
Avellaneda28,300 ARS
Bahia Blanca30,100 ARS
Buenos Aires32,300 ARS
Cordoba32,000 ARS
Corrientes30,300 ARS
La Plata31,500 ARS
Lanus28,700 ARS
Mar del Plata31,300 ARS
Mendoza27,700 ARS
Neuquen29,100 ARS
Quilmes28,900 ARS
Resistencia29,700 ARS
Rosario31,800 ARS
Salta30,800 ARS
San Juan27,600 ARS
San Miguel de Tucuman31,000 ARS
Santa Fe30,500 ARS
Santiago del Estero29,400 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 Construction / Building / Installation in Argentina?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 26,300 ARS and 34,000 ARS. This is a very rough estimate. Experience and education play a very huge part in the final earnings.

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 for jobs in Construction / Building / Installation in Argentina ranges from 11,400 ARS to 20,700 ARS. The base salary depends on many factors including 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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