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Average Accounts Executive Salary in Argentina for 2026

An accounts executive in Argentina earns about 483,800 ARS a year. That's 11% 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 258,400 ARS a year, while the very top stretches to 736,700 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 accounts executive make in Argentina?

Average salary
483,800 ARS
40,316 ARS per month
Lowest reported
258,400 ARS
21,533 ARS per month
Highest reported
736,700 ARS
61,391 ARS per month

A typical accounts executive working in Argentina brings home around 40,316 ARS a month before tax. Entry-level pay starts near 258,400 ARS, and the top of the ladder reaches roughly 736,700 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 accounts executive 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 accounts executive 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 accounts executives in Argentina earn less than 455,400 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 319,600 ARS (the 25th percentile), and a quarter clear 558,300 ARS (the 75th percentile). The middle 50% of accounts executives sit somewhere inside that band, which is where the typical reader of this page probably lives.

The very lowest reported salaries sit around 258,400 ARS. The highest stretch to 736,700 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.

258,400
Low
455,400
Median
736,700
High
319,600
25th
558,300
75th
The middle 50% sit between the 25th and 75th percentile Tails are the lowest and highest reported All figures in ARS

Accounts executive pay by experience in Argentina

Years of experience is the single biggest lever on pay for an accounts executive 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 accounts executive salary changes as you move through the career ladder.

  • 0-2 Years
    294,700 ARS
  • 2-5 Years
    +23% from previous
    361,500 ARS
  • 5-10 Years
    +42% from previous
    513,300 ARS
  • 10-15 Years
    +16% from previous
    597,800 ARS
  • 15-20 Years
    +10% from previous
    658,300 ARS
  • 20+ Years
    +6% from previous
    696,700 ARS

The single largest jump on the ladder is from 2 - 5 Years to 5 - 10 Years, where pay rises by about 42%. That is the point at which a accounts executive 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.


Accounts executive pay by education in Argentina

Education sits alongside experience as one of the biggest factors driving accounts executive 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 accounts executive salary in Argentina broken down by the highest level of education a worker has completed.

  • High School
    357,700 ARS
  • Certificate or Diploma
    +14% from previous
    406,300 ARS
  • Bachelor's Degree
    +30% from previous
    528,600 ARS
  • Master's Degree
    +32% from previous
    696,700 ARS

Accounts executive gender pay gap in Argentina

The gender pay gap is a stubborn feature of almost every labour market, and Argentina is no exception. Male accounts executives in Argentina earn an average of 498,000 ARS a year, while female accounts executives earn around 464,400 ARS. That works out to a 7% 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.

Accounts Executive gender pay gap

7%

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

Men 498,000 ARS
Women 464,400 ARS

Pay raises for an accounts executive 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

Accounts executive 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.

75%

75% of accounts executives in Argentina reported a bonus of some kind in the past twelve months. That makes an accounts executive a high-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 6% to 8% of base salary. The remaining 25% of accounts executives 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

Accounts executive: 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

Accounts executive salary by city in Argentina

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

  • Mar del Plata
  • Rosario
  • Cordoba
  • San Miguel de Tucuman
  • Buenos Aires
  • La Plata
  • Santa Fe
  • Bahia Blanca
  • Santiago del Estero
  • Salta
LocationTypeAverageMedianRange
Mar del PlataCity555,800 ARS555,800 ARS277,400-862,100 ARS
RosarioCity553,800 ARS563,300 ARS272,800-862,400 ARS
CordobaCity539,700 ARS529,600 ARS275,800-832,300 ARS
San Miguel de TucumanCity533,000 ARS514,300 ARS277,400-816,000 ARS
Buenos AiresCity528,600 ARS499,300 ARS281,500-803,400 ARS
La PlataCity528,500 ARS485,200 ARS283,700-795,700 ARS
Santa FeCity522,700 ARS563,000 ARS239,000-828,400 ARS
Bahia BlancaCity518,900 ARS518,900 ARS259,100-803,400 ARS
Santiago del EsteroCity513,300 ARS544,800 ARS239,300-810,200 ARS
SaltaCity510,300 ARS529,600 ARS245,300-799,300 ARS
MendozaCity498,500 ARS525,700 ARS232,400-783,800 ARS
NeuquenCity492,400 ARS502,200 ARS239,300-767,500 ARS
CorrientesCity492,400 ARS454,300 ARS266,000-744,700 ARS
San JuanCity485,300 ARS454,900 ARS258,400-735,200 ARS
ResistenciaCity485,200 ARS478,100 ARS247,800-747,400 ARS
LanusCity475,700 ARS514,300 ARS217,900-757,300 ARS
AvellanedaCity472,100 ARS455,400 ARS246,200-724,000 ARS
QuilmesCity466,300 ARS483,800 ARS221,500-728,500 ARS


Accounts Executive in Argentina: FAQs

  • How much does an accounts executive make per month in Argentina?

    An accounts executive in Argentina earns about 40,316 ARS a month before tax, based on an annual average of 483,800 ARS.

  • What's the salary range for an accounts executive in Argentina?

    Entry-level accounts executives in Argentina start near 258,400 ARS. Top-end pay reaches around 736,700 ARS. The middle 50% of earners sit between 319,600 and 558,300 ARS.

  • Is the median accounts executive salary in Argentina higher or lower than the average?

    The median is 455,400 ARS, lower than the average of 483,800 ARS. Half of accounts executives in Argentina earn below the median, half earn above it.

  • What's the gender pay gap for accounts executives in Argentina?

    Men working as an accounts executive in Argentina earn around 7% more than women on average (498,000 vs 464,400 ARS a year).

  • Do accounts executives in Argentina get bonuses?

    About 75% of accounts executives in Argentina reported a bonus in the past 12 months. Reported bonuses ranged from 6% to 8% of base salary.

  • Do accounts executives earn more in the public or private sector in Argentina?

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

  • How often do accounts executives in Argentina get a pay raise?

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