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Average Industrial Production Manager Salary in Argentina for 2026

An industrial production manager in Argentina earns about 925,900 ARS a year. That's 71% 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 433,400 ARS a year, while the very top stretches to 1,464,200 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 an industrial production manager make in Argentina?

Average salary
925,900 ARS
77,158 ARS per month
Lowest reported
433,400 ARS
36,116 ARS per month
Highest reported
1,464,200 ARS
122,016 ARS per month

A typical industrial production manager working in Argentina brings home around 77,158 ARS a month before tax. Entry-level pay starts near 433,400 ARS, and the top of the ladder reaches roughly 1,464,200 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 industrial production manager 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 industrial production manager 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 industrial production managers in Argentina earn less than 978,900 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 638,700 ARS (the 25th percentile), and a quarter clear 1,296,900 ARS (the 75th percentile). The middle 50% of industrial production managers sit somewhere inside that band, which is where the typical reader of this page probably lives.

The very lowest reported salaries sit around 433,400 ARS. The highest stretch to 1,464,200 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.

433,400
Low
978,900
Median
1,464,200
High
638,700
25th
1,296,900
75th
The middle 50% sit between the 25th and 75th percentile Tails are the lowest and highest reported All figures in ARS

Industrial production manager pay by experience in Argentina

Years of experience is the single biggest lever on pay for an industrial production manager 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 industrial production manager salary changes as you move through the career ladder.

  • 0-2 Years
    502,200 ARS
  • 2-5 Years
    +38% from previous
    692,500 ARS
  • 5-10 Years
    +42% from previous
    985,700 ARS
  • 10-15 Years
    +22% from previous
    1,198,300 ARS
  • 15-20 Years
    +6% from previous
    1,273,300 ARS
  • 20+ Years
    +8% from previous
    1,380,400 ARS

The single largest jump on the ladder is from 2 - 5 Years to 5 - 10 Years, where pay rises by about 42%. That is the point at which a industrial production manager 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.

Industrial production manager pay by education in Argentina

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

  • High School
    620,300 ARS
  • Certificate or Diploma
    +16% from previous
    722,100 ARS
  • Bachelor's Degree
    +45% from previous
    1,050,100 ARS
  • Master's Degree
    +31% from previous
    1,380,400 ARS

Industrial production manager gender pay gap in Argentina

The gender pay gap is a stubborn feature of almost every labour market, and Argentina is no exception. Male industrial production managers in Argentina earn an average of 962,900 ARS a year, while female industrial production managers earn around 895,900 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.

Industrial Production Manager gender pay gap

7%

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

Men 962,900 ARS
Women 895,900 ARS

Pay raises for an industrial production manager 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 12% every 20 months, which works out to roughly 7% 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

Industrial production manager 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.

83%

83% of industrial production managers in Argentina reported a bonus of some kind in the past twelve months. That makes an industrial production manager 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 17% of industrial production managers 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

Industrial production manager: 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

Industrial production manager salary by city in Argentina

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

  • Cordoba
  • La Plata
  • Salta
  • Buenos Aires
  • Mar del Plata
  • Bahia Blanca
  • Rosario
  • Santiago del Estero
  • San Miguel de Tucuman
  • Santa Fe
LocationTypeAverageMedianRange
CordobaCity1,009,200 ARS1,050,100 ARS485,300-1,583,700 ARS
La PlataCity1,004,400 ARS983,700 ARS510,200-1,547,500 ARS
SaltaCity986,700 ARS906,500 ARS533,100-1,487,200 ARS
Buenos AiresCity983,700 ARS1,041,900 ARS462,300-1,547,500 ARS
Mar del PlataCity970,200 ARS909,300 ARS514,300-1,476,700 ARS
Bahia BlancaCity953,200 ARS893,500 ARS504,300-1,450,700 ARS
RosarioCity939,000 ARS958,700 ARS460,500-1,464,200 ARS
Santiago del EsteroCity923,000 ARS923,000 ARS462,300-1,428,800 ARS
San Miguel de TucumanCity923,000 ARS885,000 ARS480,600-1,417,600 ARS
Santa FeCity917,700 ARS990,700 ARS420,100-1,450,700 ARS
CorrientesCity895,900 ARS874,900 ARS454,900-1,380,400 ARS
NeuquenCity883,500 ARS899,900 ARS430,500-1,380,400 ARS
LanusCity882,400 ARS954,900 ARS407,100-1,405,700 ARS
ResistenciaCity864,700 ARS902,100 ARS417,200-1,357,900 ARS
AvellanedaCity862,400 ARS832,100 ARS451,000-1,320,500 ARS
QuilmesCity860,300 ARS791,200 ARS466,300-1,296,900 ARS
San JuanCity860,300 ARS909,300 ARS403,100-1,357,900 ARS
MendozaCity851,200 ARS851,200 ARS424,900-1,320,500 ARS

Industrial Production Manager in Argentina: FAQs

  • How much does an industrial production manager make per month in Argentina?

    An industrial production manager in Argentina earns about 77,158 ARS a month before tax, based on an annual average of 925,900 ARS.

  • What's the salary range for an industrial production manager in Argentina?

    Entry-level industrial production managers in Argentina start near 433,400 ARS. Top-end pay reaches around 1,464,200 ARS. The middle 50% of earners sit between 638,700 and 1,296,900 ARS.

  • Is the median industrial production manager salary in Argentina higher or lower than the average?

    The median is 978,900 ARS, higher than the average of 925,900 ARS. Half of industrial production managers in Argentina earn below the median, half earn above it.

  • What's the gender pay gap for industrial production managers in Argentina?

    Men working as an industrial production manager in Argentina earn around 7% more than women on average (962,900 vs 895,900 ARS a year).

  • Do industrial production managers in Argentina get bonuses?

    About 83% of industrial production managers in Argentina reported a bonus in the past 12 months. Reported bonuses ranged from 5% to 9% of base salary.

  • Do industrial production managers earn more in the public or private sector in Argentina?

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

  • How often do industrial production managers in Argentina get a pay raise?

    An industrial production manager in Argentina sees a raise of around 12% every 20 months, equivalent to roughly 7% a year.