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Average Commercial Administrator Salary in Argentina for 2026

A commercial administrator in Argentina earns about 413,900 ARS a year. That's 24% 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 194,600 ARS a year, while the very top stretches to 653,200 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 commercial administrator make in Argentina?

Average salary
413,900 ARS
34,491 ARS per month
Lowest reported
194,600 ARS
16,216 ARS per month
Highest reported
653,200 ARS
54,433 ARS per month

A typical commercial administrator working in Argentina brings home around 34,491 ARS a month before tax. Entry-level pay starts near 194,600 ARS, and the top of the ladder reaches roughly 653,200 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 commercial administrator 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 commercial administrator 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 commercial administrators in Argentina earn less than 437,900 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 283,700 ARS (the 25th percentile), and a quarter clear 581,300 ARS (the 75th percentile). The middle 50% of commercial administrators sit somewhere inside that band, which is where the typical reader of this page probably lives.

The very lowest reported salaries sit around 194,600 ARS. The highest stretch to 653,200 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.

194,600
Low
437,900
Median
653,200
High
283,700
25th
581,300
75th
The middle 50% sit between the 25th and 75th percentile Tails are the lowest and highest reported All figures in ARS

Commercial administrator pay by experience in Argentina

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

  • 0-2 Years
    225,700 ARS
  • 2-5 Years
    +37% from previous
    308,300 ARS
  • 5-10 Years
    +43% from previous
    442,200 ARS
  • 10-15 Years
    +21% from previous
    535,900 ARS
  • 15-20 Years
    +5% from previous
    565,100 ARS
  • 20+ Years
    +10% from previous
    618,800 ARS

The single largest jump on the ladder is from 2 - 5 Years to 5 - 10 Years, where pay rises by about 43%. That is the point at which a commercial administrator 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.


Commercial administrator pay by education in Argentina

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

  • High School
    275,500 ARS
  • Certificate or Diploma
    +17% from previous
    322,600 ARS
  • Bachelor's Degree
    +46% from previous
    471,700 ARS
  • Master's Degree
    +31% from previous
    618,800 ARS

Commercial administrator gender pay gap in Argentina

The gender pay gap is a stubborn feature of almost every labour market, and Argentina is no exception. Male commercial administrators in Argentina earn an average of 430,000 ARS a year, while female commercial administrators earn around 397,900 ARS. That works out to a 8% 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.

Commercial Administrator gender pay gap

7%

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

Men 430,000 ARS
Women 397,900 ARS

Pay raises for a commercial administrator 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 10% every 19 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

Commercial administrator 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.

31%

31% of commercial administrators in Argentina reported a bonus of some kind in the past twelve months. That makes a commercial administrator 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 0% to 4% of base salary. The remaining 69% of commercial administrators 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

Commercial administrator: 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

Commercial administrator salary by city in Argentina

Commercial administrator 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
  • Cordoba
  • Corrientes
  • Rosario
  • Bahia Blanca
  • La Plata
  • Santiago del Estero
  • Mar del Plata
  • San Miguel de Tucuman
  • Quilmes
LocationTypeAverageMedianRange
Buenos AiresCity442,200 ARS466,900 ARS207,800-695,400 ARS
CordobaCity433,400 ARS453,200 ARS208,600-683,400 ARS
CorrientesCity431,300 ARS424,900 ARS218,900-665,300 ARS
RosarioCity431,100 ARS436,200 ARS209,700-670,600 ARS
Bahia BlancaCity425,100 ARS399,900 ARS225,300-646,600 ARS
La PlataCity420,800 ARS413,900 ARS215,100-649,700 ARS
Santiago del EsteroCity420,100 ARS420,100 ARS209,500-653,200 ARS
Mar del PlataCity417,200 ARS390,000 ARS218,900-631,200 ARS
San Miguel de TucumanCity413,900 ARS396,300 ARS214,000-631,200 ARS
QuilmesCity407,300 ARS376,800 ARS218,900-615,300 ARS
SaltaCity407,100 ARS375,200 ARS221,500-614,600 ARS
LanusCity403,100 ARS433,800 ARS185,100-641,900 ARS
AvellanedaCity401,300 ARS385,300 ARS208,600-615,700 ARS
Santa FeCity401,300 ARS433,400 ARS185,100-639,100 ARS
ResistenciaCity386,400 ARS403,100 ARS187,500-607,400 ARS
NeuquenCity378,800 ARS385,300 ARS187,500-590,200 ARS
MendozaCity371,100 ARS371,100 ARS187,500-576,500 ARS
San JuanCity362,200 ARS382,600 ARS172,200-572,200 ARS


Commercial Administrator in Argentina: FAQs

  • How much does a commercial administrator make per month in Argentina?

    A commercial administrator in Argentina earns about 34,491 ARS a month before tax, based on an annual average of 413,900 ARS.

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

    Entry-level commercial administrators in Argentina start near 194,600 ARS. Top-end pay reaches around 653,200 ARS. The middle 50% of earners sit between 283,700 and 581,300 ARS.

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

    The median is 437,900 ARS, higher than the average of 413,900 ARS. Half of commercial administrators in Argentina earn below the median, half earn above it.

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

    Men working as a commercial administrator in Argentina earn around 8% more than women on average (430,000 vs 397,900 ARS a year).

  • Do commercial administrators in Argentina get bonuses?

    About 31% of commercial administrators in Argentina reported a bonus in the past 12 months. Reported bonuses ranged from 0% to 4% of base salary.

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

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

  • How often do commercial administrators in Argentina get a pay raise?

    A commercial administrator in Argentina sees a raise of around 10% every 19 months, equivalent to roughly 6% a year.