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Average Construction Supervisor Salary in Argentina for 2026

A construction supervisor in Argentina earns about 498,000 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 259,100 ARS a year, while the very top stretches to 762,400 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 construction supervisor make in Argentina?

Average salary
498,000 ARS
41,500 ARS per month
Lowest reported
259,100 ARS
21,591 ARS per month
Highest reported
762,400 ARS
63,533 ARS per month

A typical construction supervisor working in Argentina brings home around 41,500 ARS a month before tax. Entry-level pay starts near 259,100 ARS, and the top of the ladder reaches roughly 762,400 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 construction supervisor 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 construction supervisor 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 construction supervisors in Argentina earn less than 478,000 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 332,500 ARS (the 25th percentile), and a quarter clear 595,300 ARS (the 75th percentile). The middle 50% of construction supervisors sit somewhere inside that band, which is where the typical reader of this page probably lives.

The very lowest reported salaries sit around 259,100 ARS. The highest stretch to 762,400 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.

259,100
Low
478,000
Median
762,400
High
332,500
25th
595,300
75th
The middle 50% sit between the 25th and 75th percentile Tails are the lowest and highest reported All figures in ARS

Construction supervisor pay by experience in Argentina

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

  • 0-2 Years
    294,700 ARS
  • 2-5 Years
    +34% from previous
    394,500 ARS
  • 5-10 Years
    +30% from previous
    514,300 ARS
  • 10-15 Years
    +21% from previous
    623,200 ARS
  • 15-20 Years
    +9% from previous
    681,900 ARS
  • 20+ Years
    +5% from previous
    713,900 ARS

The single largest jump on the ladder is from 0 - 2 Years to 2 - 5 Years, where pay rises by about 34%. That is the point at which a construction supervisor 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.


Construction supervisor pay by education in Argentina

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

  • Certificate or Diploma
    352,000 ARS
  • Bachelor's Degree
    +51% from previous
    533,100 ARS
  • Master's Degree
    +41% from previous
    752,600 ARS

Construction supervisor gender pay gap in Argentina

The gender pay gap is a stubborn feature of almost every labour market, and Argentina is no exception. Male construction supervisors in Argentina earn an average of 518,300 ARS a year, while female construction supervisors earn around 485,300 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.

Construction Supervisor gender pay gap

6%

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

Men 518,300 ARS
Women 485,300 ARS

Pay raises for a construction supervisor 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

Construction supervisor 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.

26%

26% of construction supervisors in Argentina reported a bonus of some kind in the past twelve months. That makes a construction supervisor 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 74% of construction supervisors 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

Construction supervisor: 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

Construction supervisor salary by city in Argentina

Construction supervisor 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
  • La Plata
  • Cordoba
  • Salta
  • Rosario
  • Bahia Blanca
  • San Miguel de Tucuman
  • Santa Fe
  • Mar del Plata
  • Neuquen
LocationTypeAverageMedianRange
Buenos AiresCity563,300 ARS541,700 ARS294,300-864,900 ARS
La PlataCity548,500 ARS558,300 ARS268,900-855,200 ARS
CordobaCity545,300 ARS556,000 ARS267,100-852,900 ARS
SaltaCity544,800 ARS553,400 ARS266,000-847,000 ARS
RosarioCity525,700 ARS566,900 ARS240,500-839,500 ARS
Bahia BlancaCity524,700 ARS501,400 ARS273,300-802,400 ARS
San Miguel de TucumanCity524,700 ARS565,100 ARS239,300-832,000 ARS
Santa FeCity524,300 ARS566,900 ARS239,300-836,800 ARS
Mar del PlataCity516,100 ARS492,700 ARS267,100-786,600 ARS
NeuquenCity510,200 ARS552,400 ARS233,900-814,100 ARS
CorrientesCity504,300 ARS516,100 ARS246,500-788,000 ARS
Santiago del EsteroCity501,400 ARS483,400 ARS263,200-768,900 ARS
MendozaCity493,000 ARS472,100 ARS258,400-754,900 ARS
QuilmesCity491,000 ARS500,100 ARS239,000-767,000 ARS
ResistenciaCity483,800 ARS493,000 ARS239,000-754,900 ARS
LanusCity472,000 ARS510,200 ARS216,800-751,700 ARS
San JuanCity462,300 ARS445,100 ARS239,000-707,600 ARS
AvellanedaCity457,300 ARS492,700 ARS209,700-727,100 ARS


Construction Supervisor in Argentina: FAQs

  • How much does a construction supervisor make per month in Argentina?

    A construction supervisor in Argentina earns about 41,500 ARS a month before tax, based on an annual average of 498,000 ARS.

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

    Entry-level construction supervisors in Argentina start near 259,100 ARS. Top-end pay reaches around 762,400 ARS. The middle 50% of earners sit between 332,500 and 595,300 ARS.

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

    The median is 478,000 ARS, lower than the average of 498,000 ARS. Half of construction supervisors in Argentina earn below the median, half earn above it.

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

    Men working as a construction supervisor in Argentina earn around 7% more than women on average (518,300 vs 485,300 ARS a year).

  • Do construction supervisors in Argentina get bonuses?

    About 26% of construction supervisors in Argentina reported a bonus in the past 12 months. Reported bonuses ranged from 1% to 3% of base salary.

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

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

  • How often do construction supervisors in Argentina get a pay raise?

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