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Average Accounting Analyst Salary in Argentina for 2026

An accounting analyst in Argentina earns about 498,500 ARS a year. That's 8% below the national average of 541,700 ARS.

Pay ranges widely from country to country and from role to role. The lowest reported salaries in Argentina sit around 252,300 ARS a year, while the very top stretches to 767,000 ARS. Everything on this page is in Argentine peso (ARS, symbol $), which lets you compare numbers like-for-like without worrying about exchange rates.

The numbers here are pulled together from official government wage data, large independent salary surveys, and aggregated worker-reported pay. Most reported salaries include the benefits that are common in Argentina, such as housing or transport allowances, which is worth keeping in mind if you're comparing against a country where those are usually paid on top.


How much does an accounting analyst make in Argentina?

Average salary
498,500 ARS
41,541 ARS per month
Lowest reported
252,300 ARS
21,025 ARS per month
Highest reported
767,000 ARS
63,916 ARS per month

A typical accounting analyst working in Argentina brings home around 41,541 ARS a month before tax. Entry-level pay starts near 252,300 ARS, and the top of the ladder reaches roughly 767,000 ARS for the most experienced and specialised people in the role.

The wide gap between low end and top end reflects how much pay can vary inside the same job title. A junior accounting analyst working at a small local employer earns very different money from a senior at a multinational. Skills, employer, city and years in the seat all push the number around.


How accounting analyst pay ranges in Argentina

A good way to think about salary in Argentina is to look at the distribution rather than the headline average. Half of all accounting analysts in Argentina earn less than 487,600 ARS a year, and the other half earn more. That middle number is the median, and it is usually more useful than the average for answering "is my pay normal here".

Looking at the quartiles fills in the picture. A quarter of earners take home less than 332,100 ARS (the 25th percentile), and a quarter clear 615,000 ARS (the 75th percentile). The middle 50% of accounting analysts sit somewhere inside that band, which is where the typical reader of this page probably lives.

The very lowest reported salaries sit around 252,300 ARS. The highest stretch to 767,000 ARS, though only a small fraction of earners ever reach that level. If you are deciding whether your own offer or current pay is reasonable, work out which of those four bands you would fall into and use that as your reference point.

252,300
Low
487,600
Median
767,000
High
332,100
25th
615,000
75th
The middle 50% sit between the 25th and 75th percentile Tails are the lowest and highest reported All figures in ARS

Accounting analyst pay by experience in Argentina

Years of experience is the single biggest lever on pay for an accounting analyst in Argentina, ahead of education and almost any other single factor. The longer you have been in the role, the more your employer can trust you to handle complexity, mentor others and act independently, all of which command higher pay. The chart below shows how the typical accounting analyst salary changes as you move through the career ladder.

  • 0-2 Years
    282,500 ARS
  • 2-5 Years
    +31% from previous
    369,300 ARS
  • 5-10 Years
    +41% from previous
    518,900 ARS
  • 10-15 Years
    +20% from previous
    623,700 ARS
  • 15-20 Years
    +9% from previous
    679,200 ARS
  • 20+ Years
    +8% from previous
    731,700 ARS

The single largest jump on the ladder is from 2 - 5 Years to 5 - 10 Years, where pay rises by about 41%. That is the point at which a accounting analyst typically goes from "competent in the role" to "the person other people in the team learn from", and the market pays well for that step.


Accounting analyst pay by education in Argentina

Education sits alongside experience as one of the biggest factors driving accounting analyst pay in Argentina. Higher qualifications consistently pull higher salaries, but the size of the gap tends to be smallest at junior levels and widens as people move up. Two people in the same role with the same years of experience but different degrees can end up earning very different money once they reach mid-career.

Below is the average accounting analyst salary in Argentina broken down by the highest level of education a worker has completed.

  • High School
    340,400 ARS
  • Certificate or Diploma
    +15% from previous
    390,000 ARS
  • Bachelor's Degree
    +41% from previous
    551,200 ARS
  • Master's Degree
    +29% from previous
    709,600 ARS

Accounting analyst gender pay gap in Argentina

The gender pay gap is a stubborn feature of almost every labour market, and Argentina is no exception. Male accounting analysts in Argentina earn an average of 519,300 ARS a year, while female accounting analysts earn around 478,100 ARS. That works out to a 9% gap in favour of men, even when comparing people doing the same work.

A pay gap of this size has a real long-term cost. Over a typical thirty-year career it can add up to several years of pay, and it compounds through pensions, retirement contributions and bonus-linked stock. Some of the gap is explained by women being more likely to work part-time, take career breaks, or be steered toward lower-paying specialisations. Some of it is straightforward unequal pay for the same job, which is harder to defend.

Accounting Analyst gender pay gap

8%

Men earn this much more than women on average in Argentina.

Men 519,300 ARS
Women 478,100 ARS

Pay raises for an accounting analyst in Argentina

Most countries hand out at least some kind of pay raise every year, typically when an employee's contract is reviewed or as a cost-of-living adjustment to keep wages roughly in step with inflation. The rhythm and size of those raises varies hugely between industries.

A typical worker doing this role in Argentina sees a raise of about 12% every 17 months, which works out to roughly 8% on an annual basis. That figure is the typical underlying rate; in years where inflation runs high you can usually expect a bit more, and in flat-economy years a bit less.

Across all jobs in Argentina, the national average raise is around 9% every 17 months.

By industry

Industries with the highest pay raises in Argentina:

  • Banking
    1%
  • Energy
    2%
  • Information Technology
  • Healthcare
  • Travel
  • Construction
  • Education

By experience level

Experienced workers tend to see larger raises. Retaining a senior is cheaper than replacing them, so employers fight harder for them.

  • Junior Level
    3% - 5%
  • Mid-Career
  • Senior Level
  • Top Management

Accounting analyst bonus rates in Argentina

Bonuses are the other half of total compensation, and they vary a lot between jobs and industries. Some roles are paid almost entirely in base salary; others lean heavily on bonus structures tied to revenue, project completion or company performance. Whether a job pays a bonus, how big it is, and how often it lands all factor into whether the headline salary is actually a good offer.

52%

52% of accounting analysts in Argentina reported a bonus of some kind in the past twelve months. That makes an accounting analyst a moderate-bonus role overall, which is useful context when you're weighing up a job offer where the base is below market.

Among those who did receive a bonus, the size of the payment varied substantially. Reported bonuses ranged from 3% to 6% of base salary. The remaining 48% of accounting analysts reported no bonus at all over the same period.

Which careers pay bonuses in Argentina

Revenue-facing roles tend to pay the biggest bonuses. Operational and support roles tend toward smaller, more predictable ones.

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

Accounting analyst: public vs private sector pay

Public-sector pay in Argentina is about 6% more than private-sector pay for similar work. The private sector typically offers stronger upside and bigger bonuses; the public sector typically offers better benefits and stability.

Public vs private pay gap

6%

Public-sector workers earn this much more than private-sector workers in Argentina on average.

Public sector 556,000 ARS
Private sector 524,400 ARS

Accounting analyst salary by city in Argentina

Accounting analyst pay is not even across Argentina. The chart below shows the highest-paying cities in the dataset, followed by the full location table.

  • Cordoba
  • Buenos Aires
  • Rosario
  • Corrientes
  • Bahia Blanca
  • Mar del Plata
  • La Plata
  • Salta
  • San Miguel de Tucuman
  • Santa Fe
LocationTypeAverageMedianRange
CordobaCity553,800 ARS588,500 ARS261,300-874,500 ARS
Buenos AiresCity553,400 ARS544,800 ARS282,300-855,200 ARS
RosarioCity552,400 ARS529,600 ARS288,100-844,600 ARS
CorrientesCity510,300 ARS478,000 ARS271,300-773,400 ARS
Bahia BlancaCity510,200 ARS471,700 ARS275,800-774,200 ARS
Mar del PlataCity504,400 ARS466,300 ARS273,300-761,400 ARS
La PlataCity502,200 ARS472,100 ARS266,000-762,400 ARS
SaltaCity499,300 ARS499,300 ARS251,500-774,200 ARS
San Miguel de TucumanCity498,500 ARS504,500 ARS243,000-772,900 ARS
Santa FeCity498,500 ARS535,900 ARS228,000-791,200 ARS
QuilmesCity492,700 ARS492,700 ARS246,500-767,400 ARS
Santiago del EsteroCity492,400 ARS510,200 ARS237,400-772,700 ARS
ResistenciaCity489,500 ARS518,900 ARS231,000-772,900 ARS
NeuquenCity483,800 ARS466,300 ARS249,600-739,500 ARS
AvellanedaCity476,600 ARS487,600 ARS233,600-745,000 ARS
San JuanCity453,200 ARS442,300 ARS231,000-694,700 ARS
LanusCity447,300 ARS483,400 ARS204,000-709,600 ARS
MendozaCity436,200 ARS455,400 ARS209,700-688,900 ARS


Accounting Analyst in Argentina: FAQs

  • How much does an accounting analyst make per month in Argentina?

    An accounting analyst in Argentina earns about 41,541 ARS a month before tax, based on an annual average of 498,500 ARS.

  • What's the salary range for an accounting analyst in Argentina?

    Entry-level accounting analysts in Argentina start near 252,300 ARS. Top-end pay reaches around 767,000 ARS. The middle 50% of earners sit between 332,100 and 615,000 ARS.

  • Is the median accounting analyst salary in Argentina higher or lower than the average?

    The median is 487,600 ARS, lower than the average of 498,500 ARS. Half of accounting analysts in Argentina earn below the median, half earn above it.

  • What's the gender pay gap for accounting analysts in Argentina?

    Men working as an accounting analyst in Argentina earn around 9% more than women on average (519,300 vs 478,100 ARS a year).

  • Do accounting analysts in Argentina get bonuses?

    About 52% of accounting analysts in Argentina reported a bonus in the past 12 months. Reported bonuses ranged from 3% to 6% of base salary.

  • Do accounting analysts earn more in the public or private sector in Argentina?

    In Argentina, the public sector pays an accounting analyst about 6% more on average. Public-sector pay tends to be steadier; private-sector pay tends to offer bigger upside.

  • How often do accounting analysts in Argentina get a pay raise?

    An accounting analyst in Argentina sees a raise of around 12% every 17 months, equivalent to roughly 8% a year.