Average Broadcast and Sound Engineer Salary in Argentina for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Broadcast and Sound Engineer salary for 2024 in Argentina and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Argentine peso. To keep things simple, we are using the ARS currency code instead of the currency symbol $.

How Much Does a Broadcast and Sound Engineer Make in Argentina?

A Broadcast and Sound Engineer working in Argentina will typically earn around 464,400 ARS per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 216,800 ARS to the highest average salary of 731,700 ARS.

Average Annual Salary
464,400 ARS
Average Monthly Salary
38,700 ARS

Lowest Annual Salary
216,800 ARS
Lowest Monthly Salary
18,066 ARS

Highest Annual Salary
731,700 ARS
Highest Monthly Salary
60,975 ARS

These are average salaries for a Broadcast and Sound Engineer in Argentina and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Broadcast and Sound Engineer to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Broadcast and Sound Engineer salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Broadcast and Sound Engineer Salaries in Argentina

So we've looked at the average salaries a Broadcast and Sound Engineer will earn in Argentina. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Broadcast and Sound Engineer can earn between 216,800 ARS and 731,700 ARS on average in Argentina. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for a Broadcast and Sound Engineer in Argentina is 491,000 ARS. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 491,000 ARS, and 50% of the population earn more than 491,000 ARS.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Broadcast and Sound Engineer salary in Argentina, 25% of the population are earning less than 317,700 ARS while 75% of the population earn more than 317,700 ARS.

75% of the population earn less than 646,600 ARS, and 25% of the population earn more than 646,600 ARS.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Broadcast and Sound Engineer Salary by Experience Level in Argentina

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average broadcast and sound engineer salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. A Broadcast and Sound Engineer in Argentina that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 249,600 ARS.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Broadcast and Sound Engineer salary would increase to 344,600 ARS.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Broadcast and Sound Engineer, the average salary would be 492,400 ARS.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 598,600 ARS.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Broadcast and Sound Engineer with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 632,400 ARS.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Broadcast and Sound Engineer with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 691,200 ARS.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
249,600 ARS
2-5 Years +38%
344,600 ARS
5-10 Years +42%
492,400 ARS
10-15 Years +22%
598,600 ARS
15-20 Years +6%
632,400 ARS
20+ Years +9%
691,200 ARS

Broadcast and Sound Engineer Salary by Education Level in Argentina

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for a Broadcast and Sound Engineer in Argentina based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. A Broadcast and Sound Engineer in Argentina with a high school education can earn an average salary of 308,300 ARS.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Broadcast and Sound Engineer in Argentina with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 362,200 ARS.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Broadcast and Sound Engineer in Argentina with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 524,300 ARS.

  • Master's Degree. A Broadcast and Sound Engineer in Argentina with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 691,200 ARS.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
308,300 ARS
Certificate or Diploma +17%
362,200 ARS
Bachelor's Degree +45%
524,300 ARS
Master's Degree +31%
691,200 ARS

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Argentina is around 226,000 to 677,000 ARS and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Broadcast and Sound Engineer Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Argentina, a male broadcast and sound engineer will earn an average of 480,300 ARS, while a female broadcast and sound engineer will earn around 448,500 ARS.

This means that a male broadcast and sound engineer earns approximately 7% more than a female broadcast and sound engineer for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Argentina

Male
480,300 ARS
Female -7%
448,500 ARS

Broadcast and Sound Engineer Average Pay Raise in Argentina

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for a Broadcast and Sound Engineer in Argentina is around 12% every 17 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Argentina is around 9% every 17 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 12 ÷ 17 ) × 12  = 8%

What this means is that a Broadcast and Sound Engineer in Argentina can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 8% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Argentina for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Argentina.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
1%
Energy
2%
Information Technology
3%
Healthcare
4%
Travel
5%
Construction
6%
Education
7%

Broadcast and Sound Engineer Bonus and Incentive Rates in Argentina

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

A Broadcast and Sound Engineer is a moderate bonus based job, with 56% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

44% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 2% to 7%.

Received Bonus
56%
No Bonus
44%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Argentina earn approximately 6% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
556,000 ARS
Private Sector -6%
524,400 ARS

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Broadcast and Sound Engineer

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Broadcast and Sound Engineer in Argentina.

Job Title Category Salary
3D Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 510,200 ARS
3D Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 462,300 ARS
3D Generalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 431,300 ARS
3D Visualization Specialist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 478,000 ARS
Acrobatic Rigger Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 317,700 ARS
Actor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 658,300 ARS
Art Administrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 514,800 ARS
Art Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 658,300 ARS
Art Lead Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 649,700 ARS
Associate Media Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 566,900 ARS
Associate Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 736,700 ARS
Broadcast Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 351,900 ARS
Broadcast News Analyst Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 500,100 ARS
Broadcast Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 312,400 ARS
Broadcasting Journalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 597,800 ARS
Broadcasting Presenter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 684,900 ARS
Camera Equipment Repairer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 335,800 ARS
Camera Operator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 308,300 ARS
Cartoonist / Animator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 489,600 ARS
CAS Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 566,900 ARS
Censorship Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 574,200 ARS
Choreographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 420,800 ARS
Colorist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 263,100 ARS
Communications Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 719,100 ARS
Correspondent Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 563,300 ARS
Dance Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 531,700 ARS
Dancer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 430,500 ARS
Director of Photography Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 525,700 ARS
Disc Jockey Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 341,900 ARS
Editorial Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 279,400 ARS
Events Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 533,000 ARS
Graphic Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 367,900 ARS
Illustrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 394,300 ARS
Industrial Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 340,400 ARS
Instructional Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 327,800 ARS
Journalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 656,800 ARS
Makeup Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 354,000 ARS
Media Design Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 934,900 ARS
Media Equipment Operator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 279,400 ARS
Media Operations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 671,000 ARS
Media Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 466,300 ARS
Media Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 639,100 ARS
Media Product Development Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 875,000 ARS
Media Production Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 862,100 ARS
Media Program Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 975,700 ARS
Media Relation Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 979,600 ARS
Media Relations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 931,900 ARS
Media Sales Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,011,500 ARS
Movement and Dance Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 529,600 ARS
Multimedia Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 365,400 ARS
Multimedia Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 367,900 ARS
Music Consultant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 478,000 ARS
Musician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 401,300 ARS
News Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 454,900 ARS
News Reporter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 612,500 ARS
Post Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 322,600 ARS
Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 798,900 ARS
Product Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 332,100 ARS
Product Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 445,100 ARS
Production Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 453,200 ARS
Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 301,700 ARS
Production Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 706,200 ARS
Production Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 294,700 ARS
Program Researcher Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 553,400 ARS
Promotion Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 421,400 ARS
Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 451,000 ARS
Sound Engineering Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 253,400 ARS
Stage Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 272,800 ARS
Sub Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 325,600 ARS
Television Executive Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,028,300 ARS
Transmission Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 498,500 ARS
Video Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 407,100 ARS
Video Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 518,900 ARS
Videographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 457,300 ARS
Visual Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 496,100 ARS

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Argentina, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Avellaneda 433,800 ARS
Bahia Blanca 442,200 ARS
Buenos Aires 510,200 ARS
Cordoba 483,400 ARS
Corrientes 447,300 ARS
La Plata 496,100 ARS
Lanus 419,400 ARS
Mar del Plata 491,000 ARS
Mendoza 415,900 ARS
Neuquen 431,100 ARS
Quilmes 445,100 ARS
Resistencia 460,500 ARS
Rosario 502,200 ARS
Salta 457,300 ARS
San Juan 407,300 ARS
San Miguel de Tucuman 464,400 ARS
Santa Fe 475,700 ARS
Santiago del Estero 455,400 ARS

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