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Average Information Technology Manager Salary in Argentina for 2026

An information technology manager in Argentina earns about 953,300 ARS a year. That's 76% 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 504,400 ARS a year, while the very top stretches to 1,450,700 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 information technology manager make in Argentina?

Average salary
953,300 ARS
79,441 ARS per month
Lowest reported
504,400 ARS
42,033 ARS per month
Highest reported
1,450,700 ARS
120,891 ARS per month

A typical information technology manager working in Argentina brings home around 79,441 ARS a month before tax. Entry-level pay starts near 504,400 ARS, and the top of the ladder reaches roughly 1,450,700 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 information technology 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 information technology 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 information technology managers in Argentina earn less than 893,500 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 629,800 ARS (the 25th percentile), and a quarter clear 1,099,200 ARS (the 75th percentile). The middle 50% of information technology managers sit somewhere inside that band, which is where the typical reader of this page probably lives.

The very lowest reported salaries sit around 504,400 ARS. The highest stretch to 1,450,700 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.

504,400
Low
893,500
Median
1,450,700
High
629,800
25th
1,099,200
75th
The middle 50% sit between the 25th and 75th percentile Tails are the lowest and highest reported All figures in ARS

Information technology manager pay by experience in Argentina

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

  • 0-2 Years
    581,300 ARS
  • 2-5 Years
    +23% from previous
    712,100 ARS
  • 5-10 Years
    +41% from previous
    1,006,300 ARS
  • 10-15 Years
    +17% from previous
    1,179,800 ARS
  • 15-20 Years
    +10% from previous
    1,296,900 ARS
  • 20+ Years
    +6% from previous
    1,369,700 ARS

The single largest jump on the ladder is from 2 - 5 Years to 5 - 10 Years, where pay rises by about 41%. That is the point at which a information technology 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.


Information technology manager pay by education in Argentina

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

  • Certificate or Diploma
    712,100 ARS
  • Bachelor's Degree
    +29% from previous
    918,500 ARS
  • Master's Degree
    +44% from previous
    1,320,500 ARS

Information technology 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 information technology managers in Argentina earn an average of 983,100 ARS a year, while female information technology managers earn around 909,300 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.

Information Technology Manager gender pay gap

8%

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

Men 983,100 ARS
Women 909,300 ARS

Pay raises for an information technology 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 15% every 18 months, which works out to roughly 10% 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

Information technology 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.

77%

77% of information technology managers in Argentina reported a bonus of some kind in the past twelve months. That makes an information technology 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 6% to 8% of base salary. The remaining 23% of information technology 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

Information technology 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

Information technology manager salary by city in Argentina

Information technology manager 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
  • Salta
  • San Miguel de Tucuman
  • Mar del Plata
  • La Plata
  • Santa Fe
  • Rosario
  • Santiago del Estero
  • Bahia Blanca
LocationTypeAverageMedianRange
Buenos AiresCity1,058,800 ARS995,000 ARS559,000-1,606,100 ARS
CordobaCity1,004,500 ARS986,700 ARS513,300-1,547,500 ARS
SaltaCity1,004,500 ARS1,043,600 ARS483,400-1,583,700 ARS
San Miguel de TucumanCity998,400 ARS958,700 ARS518,900-1,524,300 ARS
Mar del PlataCity966,100 ARS966,100 ARS483,800-1,500,800 ARS
La PlataCity962,300 ARS884,700 ARS519,300-1,450,700 ARS
Santa FeCity956,200 ARS1,031,200 ARS437,900-1,524,300 ARS
RosarioCity954,900 ARS974,600 ARS467,100-1,487,200 ARS
Santiago del EsteroCity948,900 ARS1,004,600 ARS444,300-1,500,800 ARS
Bahia BlancaCity943,800 ARS943,800 ARS472,100-1,464,200 ARS
ResistenciaCity943,800 ARS923,000 ARS480,300-1,450,700 ARS
CorrientesCity938,100 ARS862,100 ARS504,500-1,417,600 ARS
LanusCity908,200 ARS983,700 ARS417,100-1,450,700 ARS
NeuquenCity887,100 ARS903,500 ARS433,400-1,380,400 ARS
MendozaCity879,800 ARS932,000 ARS413,900-1,391,600 ARS
QuilmesCity866,900 ARS903,500 ARS417,200-1,369,700 ARS
AvellanedaCity836,800 ARS802,400 ARS433,400-1,283,600 ARS
San JuanCity825,900 ARS778,500 ARS436,200-1,259,300 ARS


Information Technology Manager in Argentina: FAQs

  • How much does an information technology manager make per month in Argentina?

    An information technology manager in Argentina earns about 79,441 ARS a month before tax, based on an annual average of 953,300 ARS.

  • What's the salary range for an information technology manager in Argentina?

    Entry-level information technology managers in Argentina start near 504,400 ARS. Top-end pay reaches around 1,450,700 ARS. The middle 50% of earners sit between 629,800 and 1,099,200 ARS.

  • Is the median information technology manager salary in Argentina higher or lower than the average?

    The median is 893,500 ARS, lower than the average of 953,300 ARS. Half of information technology managers in Argentina earn below the median, half earn above it.

  • What's the gender pay gap for information technology managers in Argentina?

    Men working as an information technology manager in Argentina earn around 8% more than women on average (983,100 vs 909,300 ARS a year).

  • Do information technology managers in Argentina get bonuses?

    About 77% of information technology managers in Argentina reported a bonus in the past 12 months. Reported bonuses ranged from 6% to 8% of base salary.

  • Do information technology managers earn more in the public or private sector in Argentina?

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

  • How often do information technology managers in Argentina get a pay raise?

    An information technology manager in Argentina sees a raise of around 15% every 18 months, equivalent to roughly 10% a year.