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Average Deputy Head of Finance Salary in Argentina for 2026

A deputy head of finance in Argentina earns about 1,074,600 ARS a year. That's 98% above 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 493,000 ARS a year, while the very top stretches to 1,703,200 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 deputy head of finance make in Argentina?

Average salary
1,074,600 ARS
89,550 ARS per month
Lowest reported
493,000 ARS
41,083 ARS per month
Highest reported
1,703,200 ARS
141,933 ARS per month

A typical deputy head of finance working in Argentina brings home around 89,550 ARS a month before tax. Entry-level pay starts near 493,000 ARS, and the top of the ladder reaches roughly 1,703,200 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 deputy head of finance 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 deputy head of finance 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 deputy head of finances in Argentina earn less than 1,159,000 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 744,700 ARS (the 25th percentile), and a quarter clear 1,547,500 ARS (the 75th percentile). The middle 50% of deputy head of finances sit somewhere inside that band, which is where the typical reader of this page probably lives.

The very lowest reported salaries sit around 493,000 ARS. The highest stretch to 1,703,200 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.

493,000
Low
1,159,000
Median
1,703,200
High
744,700
25th
1,547,500
75th
The middle 50% sit between the 25th and 75th percentile Tails are the lowest and highest reported All figures in ARS

Deputy head of finance pay by experience in Argentina

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

  • 0-2 Years
    559,000 ARS
  • 2-5 Years
    +34% from previous
    746,600 ARS
  • 5-10 Years
    +48% from previous
    1,106,000 ARS
  • 10-15 Years
    +22% from previous
    1,345,400 ARS
  • 15-20 Years
    +9% from previous
    1,464,200 ARS
  • 20+ Years
    +9% from previous
    1,594,500 ARS

The single largest jump on the ladder is from 2 - 5 Years to 5 - 10 Years, where pay rises by about 48%. That is the point at which a deputy head of finance 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.


Deputy head of finance pay by education in Argentina

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

  • Certificate or Diploma
    639,100 ARS
  • Bachelor's Degree
    +57% from previous
    1,004,400 ARS
  • Master's Degree
    +67% from previous
    1,678,300 ARS

Deputy head of finance gender pay gap in Argentina

The gender pay gap is a stubborn feature of almost every labour market, and Argentina is no exception. Male deputy head of finances in Argentina earn an average of 1,122,900 ARS a year, while female deputy head of finances earn around 1,023,000 ARS. That works out to a 10% 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.

Deputy Head of Finance gender pay gap

9%

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

Men 1,122,900 ARS
Women 1,023,000 ARS

Pay raises for a deputy head of finance 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 14% every 18 months, which works out to roughly 9% 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

Deputy head of finance 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.

84%

84% of deputy head of finances in Argentina reported a bonus of some kind in the past twelve months. That makes a deputy head of finance 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 5% to 9% of base salary. The remaining 16% of deputy head of finances 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

Deputy head of finance: 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

Deputy head of finance salary by city in Argentina

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

  • Rosario
  • Cordoba
  • Salta
  • Mar del Plata
  • Buenos Aires
  • San Miguel de Tucuman
  • Bahia Blanca
  • La Plata
  • Neuquen
  • Resistencia
LocationTypeAverageMedianRange
RosarioCity1,192,400 ARS1,283,600 ARS548,500-1,896,700 ARS
CordobaCity1,172,800 ARS1,273,300 ARS538,600-1,870,400 ARS
SaltaCity1,168,300 ARS1,259,300 ARS535,900-1,858,200 ARS
Mar del PlataCity1,165,300 ARS1,259,300 ARS535,800-1,846,200 ARS
Buenos AiresCity1,157,300 ARS1,249,900 ARS533,100-1,835,700 ARS
San Miguel de TucumanCity1,125,300 ARS1,212,800 ARS519,300-1,788,300 ARS
Bahia BlancaCity1,125,300 ARS1,212,800 ARS519,300-1,788,300 ARS
La PlataCity1,120,700 ARS1,212,800 ARS516,100-1,777,700 ARS
NeuquenCity1,098,200 ARS1,184,200 ARS504,300-1,741,800 ARS
ResistenciaCity1,094,000 ARS1,182,800 ARS504,400-1,741,800 ARS
CorrientesCity1,085,600 ARS1,172,800 ARS498,000-1,728,900 ARS
Santa FeCity1,075,700 ARS1,159,900 ARS492,700-1,703,200 ARS
MendozaCity1,059,800 ARS1,144,400 ARS489,600-1,693,600 ARS
AvellanedaCity1,037,000 ARS1,117,800 ARS478,100-1,645,600 ARS
Santiago del EsteroCity1,027,600 ARS1,109,200 ARS472,000-1,632,100 ARS
LanusCity1,016,300 ARS1,099,800 ARS467,100-1,621,400 ARS
QuilmesCity1,004,400 ARS1,083,500 ARS460,500-1,594,500 ARS
San JuanCity995,000 ARS1,074,600 ARS457,300-1,583,700 ARS


Deputy Head of Finance in Argentina: FAQs

  • How much does a deputy head of finance make per month in Argentina?

    A deputy head of finance in Argentina earns about 89,550 ARS a month before tax, based on an annual average of 1,074,600 ARS.

  • What's the salary range for a deputy head of finance in Argentina?

    Entry-level deputy head of finances in Argentina start near 493,000 ARS. Top-end pay reaches around 1,703,200 ARS. The middle 50% of earners sit between 744,700 and 1,547,500 ARS.

  • Is the median deputy head of finance salary in Argentina higher or lower than the average?

    The median is 1,159,000 ARS, higher than the average of 1,074,600 ARS. Half of deputy head of finances in Argentina earn below the median, half earn above it.

  • What's the gender pay gap for deputy head of finances in Argentina?

    Men working as a deputy head of finance in Argentina earn around 10% more than women on average (1,122,900 vs 1,023,000 ARS a year).

  • Do deputy head of finances in Argentina get bonuses?

    About 84% of deputy head of finances in Argentina reported a bonus in the past 12 months. Reported bonuses ranged from 5% to 9% of base salary.

  • Do deputy head of finances earn more in the public or private sector in Argentina?

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

  • How often do deputy head of finances in Argentina get a pay raise?

    A deputy head of finance in Argentina sees a raise of around 14% every 18 months, equivalent to roughly 9% a year.