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Average Orphan Program Coordinator Salary in Argentina for 2026

An orphan program coordinator in Argentina earns about 288,100 ARS a year. That's 47% 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 136,200 ARS a year, while the very top stretches to 454,300 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 orphan program coordinator make in Argentina?

Average salary
288,100 ARS
24,008 ARS per month
Lowest reported
136,200 ARS
11,350 ARS per month
Highest reported
454,300 ARS
37,858 ARS per month

A typical orphan program coordinator working in Argentina brings home around 24,008 ARS a month before tax. Entry-level pay starts near 136,200 ARS, and the top of the ladder reaches roughly 454,300 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 orphan program coordinator 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 orphan program coordinator 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 orphan program coordinators in Argentina earn less than 305,600 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 197,600 ARS (the 25th percentile), and a quarter clear 401,300 ARS (the 75th percentile). The middle 50% of orphan program coordinators sit somewhere inside that band, which is where the typical reader of this page probably lives.

The very lowest reported salaries sit around 136,200 ARS. The highest stretch to 454,300 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.

136,200
Low
305,600
Median
454,300
High
197,600
25th
401,300
75th
The middle 50% sit between the 25th and 75th percentile Tails are the lowest and highest reported All figures in ARS

Orphan program coordinator pay by experience in Argentina

Years of experience is the single biggest lever on pay for an orphan program coordinator 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 orphan program coordinator salary changes as you move through the career ladder.

  • 0-2 Years
    157,600 ARS
  • 2-5 Years
    +36% from previous
    214,000 ARS
  • 5-10 Years
    +44% from previous
    307,400 ARS
  • 10-15 Years
    +21% from previous
    371,100 ARS
  • 15-20 Years
    +6% from previous
    394,800 ARS
  • 20+ Years
    +8% from previous
    426,700 ARS

The single largest jump on the ladder is from 2 - 5 Years to 5 - 10 Years, where pay rises by about 44%. That is the point at which a orphan program coordinator 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.


Orphan program coordinator pay by education in Argentina

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

  • High School
    187,500 ARS
  • Certificate or Diploma
    +51% from previous
    283,400 ARS
  • Bachelor's Degree
    +48% from previous
    420,800 ARS

Orphan program coordinator gender pay gap in Argentina

The gender pay gap is a stubborn feature of almost every labour market, and Argentina is no exception. Male orphan program coordinators in Argentina earn an average of 297,000 ARS a year, while female orphan program coordinators earn around 275,500 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.

Orphan Program Coordinator gender pay gap

7%

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

Men 297,000 ARS
Women 275,500 ARS

Pay raises for an orphan program coordinator 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 18 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

Orphan program coordinator 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.

30%

30% of orphan program coordinators in Argentina reported a bonus of some kind in the past twelve months. That makes an orphan program coordinator 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 70% of orphan program coordinators 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

Orphan program coordinator: 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

Orphan program coordinator salary by city in Argentina

Orphan program coordinator 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
  • Mar del Plata
  • Cordoba
  • Salta
  • Rosario
  • Santa Fe
  • La Plata
  • Quilmes
  • Resistencia
  • San Miguel de Tucuman
LocationTypeAverageMedianRange
Buenos AiresCity332,500 ARS351,200 ARS157,600-524,300 ARS
Mar del PlataCity332,100 ARS314,500 ARS176,800-504,500 ARS
CordobaCity325,900 ARS340,400 ARS158,700-513,300 ARS
SaltaCity325,800 ARS299,500 ARS174,000-489,500 ARS
RosarioCity319,600 ARS325,900 ARS158,700-498,000 ARS
Santa FeCity318,800 ARS341,900 ARS148,300-504,300 ARS
La PlataCity312,400 ARS305,600 ARS159,100-478,000 ARS
QuilmesCity305,600 ARS281,500 ARS163,800-460,500 ARS
ResistenciaCity301,600 ARS315,700 ARS146,200-475,700 ARS
San Miguel de TucumanCity301,300 ARS290,800 ARS158,700-462,300 ARS
LanusCity297,000 ARS322,600 ARS139,100-475,700 ARS
CorrientesCity297,000 ARS294,700 ARS152,000-460,500 ARS
NeuquenCity294,700 ARS297,000 ARS142,300-457,300 ARS
Santiago del EsteroCity294,700 ARS294,700 ARS148,300-455,400 ARS
Bahia BlancaCity288,700 ARS273,300 ARS152,300-440,200 ARS
San JuanCity282,500 ARS301,300 ARS134,600-447,700 ARS
AvellanedaCity275,800 ARS265,000 ARS142,300-420,800 ARS
MendozaCity275,800 ARS275,800 ARS139,100-428,400 ARS


Orphan Program Coordinator in Argentina: FAQs

  • How much does an orphan program coordinator make per month in Argentina?

    An orphan program coordinator in Argentina earns about 24,008 ARS a month before tax, based on an annual average of 288,100 ARS.

  • What's the salary range for an orphan program coordinator in Argentina?

    Entry-level orphan program coordinators in Argentina start near 136,200 ARS. Top-end pay reaches around 454,300 ARS. The middle 50% of earners sit between 197,600 and 401,300 ARS.

  • Is the median orphan program coordinator salary in Argentina higher or lower than the average?

    The median is 305,600 ARS, higher than the average of 288,100 ARS. Half of orphan program coordinators in Argentina earn below the median, half earn above it.

  • What's the gender pay gap for orphan program coordinators in Argentina?

    Men working as an orphan program coordinator in Argentina earn around 8% more than women on average (297,000 vs 275,500 ARS a year).

  • Do orphan program coordinators in Argentina get bonuses?

    About 30% of orphan program coordinators in Argentina reported a bonus in the past 12 months. Reported bonuses ranged from 0% to 4% of base salary.

  • Do orphan program coordinators earn more in the public or private sector in Argentina?

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

  • How often do orphan program coordinators in Argentina get a pay raise?

    An orphan program coordinator in Argentina sees a raise of around 10% every 18 months, equivalent to roughly 7% a year.