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Average Cabinetmaker Salary in Argentina for 2026

A cabinetmaker in Argentina earns about 190,500 ARS a year. That's 65% 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 99,080 ARS a year, while the very top stretches to 290,800 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 a cabinetmaker make in Argentina?

Average salary
190,500 ARS
15,875 ARS per month
Lowest reported
99,080 ARS
8,256 ARS per month
Highest reported
290,800 ARS
24,233 ARS per month

A typical cabinetmaker working in Argentina brings home around 15,875 ARS a month before tax. Entry-level pay starts near 99,080 ARS, and the top of the ladder reaches roughly 290,800 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 cabinetmaker 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 cabinetmaker 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 cabinetmakers in Argentina earn less than 181,600 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 127,700 ARS (the 25th percentile), and a quarter clear 225,300 ARS (the 75th percentile). The middle 50% of cabinetmakers sit somewhere inside that band, which is where the typical reader of this page probably lives.

The very lowest reported salaries sit around 99,080 ARS. The highest stretch to 290,800 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.

99,080
Low
181,600
Median
290,800
High
127,700
25th
225,300
75th
The middle 50% sit between the 25th and 75th percentile Tails are the lowest and highest reported All figures in ARS

Cabinetmaker pay by experience in Argentina

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

  • 0-2 Years
    110,500 ARS
  • 2-5 Years
    +37% from previous
    151,800 ARS
  • 5-10 Years
    +28% from previous
    194,600 ARS
  • 10-15 Years
    +20% from previous
    233,900 ARS
  • 15-20 Years
    +10% from previous
    257,700 ARS
  • 20+ Years
    +6% from previous
    272,800 ARS

The single largest jump on the ladder is from 0 - 2 Years to 2 - 5 Years, where pay rises by about 37%. That is the point at which a cabinetmaker 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.


Cabinetmaker pay by education in Argentina

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

  • High School
    134,600 ARS
  • Certificate or Diploma
    +42% from previous
    190,500 ARS
  • Bachelor's Degree
    +38% from previous
    263,100 ARS

Cabinetmaker gender pay gap in Argentina

The gender pay gap is a stubborn feature of almost every labour market, and Argentina is no exception. Male cabinetmakers in Argentina earn an average of 196,800 ARS a year, while female cabinetmakers earn around 183,700 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.

Cabinetmaker gender pay gap

7%

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

Men 196,800 ARS
Women 183,700 ARS

Pay raises for a cabinetmaker 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 9% every 18 months, which works out to roughly 6% 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

Cabinetmaker 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.

25%

25% of cabinetmakers in Argentina reported a bonus of some kind in the past twelve months. That makes a cabinetmaker a low-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 1% to 3% of base salary. The remaining 75% of cabinetmakers 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

Cabinetmaker: 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

Cabinetmaker salary by city in Argentina

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

  • Buenos Aires
  • Santa Fe
  • Cordoba
  • Mar del Plata
  • La Plata
  • Rosario
  • Bahia Blanca
  • Neuquen
  • Salta
  • Santiago del Estero
LocationTypeAverageMedianRange
Buenos AiresCity212,500 ARS205,700 ARS111,860-325,900 ARS
Santa FeCity205,700 ARS221,500 ARS94,800-325,800 ARS
CordobaCity205,700 ARS207,700 ARS99,460-318,800 ARS
Mar del PlataCity204,700 ARS196,800 ARS104,920-312,400 ARS
La PlataCity197,600 ARS204,700 ARS96,560-312,400 ARS
RosarioCity194,600 ARS209,700 ARS87,940-308,300 ARS
Bahia BlancaCity192,000 ARS183,700 ARS98,540-292,000 ARS
NeuquenCity191,600 ARS207,700 ARS87,760-307,400 ARS
SaltaCity191,600 ARS195,200 ARS96,340-301,800 ARS
Santiago del EsteroCity189,300 ARS180,500 ARS98,000-286,400 ARS
San Miguel de TucumanCity189,300 ARS205,700 ARS85,760-301,800 ARS
AvellanedaCity187,500 ARS200,000 ARS84,740-294,700 ARS
CorrientesCity187,300 ARS192,000 ARS89,980-292,000 ARS
LanusCity187,300 ARS201,100 ARS86,520-299,500 ARS
ResistenciaCity185,100 ARS189,300 ARS89,460-286,400 ARS
MendozaCity181,600 ARS172,200 ARS94,900-275,500 ARS
QuilmesCity176,800 ARS180,500 ARS86,740-275,800 ARS
San JuanCity175,900 ARS172,200 ARS92,880-272,800 ARS


Cabinetmaker in Argentina: FAQs

  • How much does a cabinetmaker make per month in Argentina?

    A cabinetmaker in Argentina earns about 15,875 ARS a month before tax, based on an annual average of 190,500 ARS.

  • What's the salary range for a cabinetmaker in Argentina?

    Entry-level cabinetmakers in Argentina start near 99,080 ARS. Top-end pay reaches around 290,800 ARS. The middle 50% of earners sit between 127,700 and 225,300 ARS.

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

    The median is 181,600 ARS, lower than the average of 190,500 ARS. Half of cabinetmakers in Argentina earn below the median, half earn above it.

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

    Men working as a cabinetmaker in Argentina earn around 7% more than women on average (196,800 vs 183,700 ARS a year).

  • Do cabinetmakers in Argentina get bonuses?

    About 25% of cabinetmakers in Argentina reported a bonus in the past 12 months. Reported bonuses ranged from 1% to 3% of base salary.

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

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

  • How often do cabinetmakers in Argentina get a pay raise?

    A cabinetmaker in Argentina sees a raise of around 9% every 18 months, equivalent to roughly 6% a year.