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Average Research Analyst Salary in Argentina for 2026

A research analyst in Argentina earns about 426,700 ARS a year. That's 21% 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 204,000 ARS a year, while the very top stretches to 671,000 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 research analyst make in Argentina?

Average salary
426,700 ARS
35,558 ARS per month
Lowest reported
204,000 ARS
17,000 ARS per month
Highest reported
671,000 ARS
55,916 ARS per month

A typical research analyst working in Argentina brings home around 35,558 ARS a month before tax. Entry-level pay starts near 204,000 ARS, and the top of the ladder reaches roughly 671,000 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 research analyst 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 research analyst 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 research analysts in Argentina earn less than 444,300 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 294,700 ARS (the 25th percentile), and a quarter clear 580,600 ARS (the 75th percentile). The middle 50% of research analysts sit somewhere inside that band, which is where the typical reader of this page probably lives.

The very lowest reported salaries sit around 204,000 ARS. The highest stretch to 671,000 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.

204,000
Low
444,300
Median
671,000
High
294,700
25th
580,600
75th
The middle 50% sit between the 25th and 75th percentile Tails are the lowest and highest reported All figures in ARS

Research analyst pay by experience in Argentina

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

  • 0-2 Years
    239,000 ARS
  • 2-5 Years
    +42% from previous
    340,400 ARS
  • 5-10 Years
    +32% from previous
    448,500 ARS
  • 10-15 Years
    +23% from previous
    551,200 ARS
  • 15-20 Years
    +6% from previous
    585,900 ARS
  • 20+ Years
    +10% from previous
    643,400 ARS

The single largest jump on the ladder is from 0 - 2 Years to 2 - 5 Years, where pay rises by about 42%. That is the point at which a research analyst 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.


Research analyst pay by education in Argentina

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

  • High School
    297,000 ARS
  • Certificate or Diploma
    +16% from previous
    344,600 ARS
  • Bachelor's Degree
    +46% from previous
    504,400 ARS
  • Master's Degree
    +23% from previous
    620,300 ARS

Research analyst gender pay gap in Argentina

The gender pay gap is a stubborn feature of almost every labour market, and Argentina is no exception. Male research analysts in Argentina earn an average of 442,300 ARS a year, while female research analysts earn around 417,100 ARS. That works out to a 6% 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.

Research Analyst gender pay gap

6%

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

Men 442,300 ARS
Women 417,100 ARS

Pay raises for a research analyst 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 11% every 17 months, which works out to roughly 8% 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

Research analyst 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.

55%

55% of research analysts in Argentina reported a bonus of some kind in the past twelve months. That makes a research analyst a moderate-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 3% to 6% of base salary. The remaining 45% of research analysts 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

Research analyst: 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

Research analyst salary by city in Argentina

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

  • Cordoba
  • Buenos Aires
  • San Miguel de Tucuman
  • La Plata
  • Resistencia
  • Rosario
  • Santa Fe
  • Corrientes
  • Salta
  • Mar del Plata
LocationTypeAverageMedianRange
CordobaCity492,700 ARS492,700 ARS246,500-767,000 ARS
Buenos AiresCity487,600 ARS507,300 ARS233,600-767,000 ARS
San Miguel de TucumanCity472,000 ARS483,400 ARS232,900-735,200 ARS
La PlataCity471,700 ARS498,000 ARS218,900-744,700 ARS
ResistenciaCity454,900 ARS454,900 ARS227,600-707,700 ARS
RosarioCity454,300 ARS433,800 ARS233,900-695,200 ARS
Santa FeCity451,000 ARS485,200 ARS207,800-713,900 ARS
CorrientesCity450,300 ARS478,000 ARS210,500-714,300 ARS
SaltaCity442,300 ARS417,200 ARS233,900-675,100 ARS
Mar del PlataCity440,200 ARS430,500 ARS225,300-680,100 ARS
AvellanedaCity430,000 ARS437,900 ARS209,500-672,600 ARS
Santiago del EsteroCity426,700 ARS394,300 ARS232,900-648,200 ARS
Bahia BlancaCity424,300 ARS415,900 ARS215,100-652,200 ARS
LanusCity420,800 ARS454,900 ARS194,600-672,600 ARS
QuilmesCity417,200 ARS390,000 ARS218,900-632,400 ARS
San JuanCity415,900 ARS430,500 ARS197,600-650,700 ARS
NeuquenCity413,900 ARS396,300 ARS215,100-632,400 ARS
MendozaCity406,300 ARS371,100 ARS217,900-608,500 ARS


Research Analyst in Argentina: FAQs

  • How much does a research analyst make per month in Argentina?

    A research analyst in Argentina earns about 35,558 ARS a month before tax, based on an annual average of 426,700 ARS.

  • What's the salary range for a research analyst in Argentina?

    Entry-level research analysts in Argentina start near 204,000 ARS. Top-end pay reaches around 671,000 ARS. The middle 50% of earners sit between 294,700 and 580,600 ARS.

  • Is the median research analyst salary in Argentina higher or lower than the average?

    The median is 444,300 ARS, higher than the average of 426,700 ARS. Half of research analysts in Argentina earn below the median, half earn above it.

  • What's the gender pay gap for research analysts in Argentina?

    Men working as a research analyst in Argentina earn around 6% more than women on average (442,300 vs 417,100 ARS a year).

  • Do research analysts in Argentina get bonuses?

    About 55% of research analysts in Argentina reported a bonus in the past 12 months. Reported bonuses ranged from 3% to 6% of base salary.

  • Do research analysts earn more in the public or private sector in Argentina?

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

  • How often do research analysts in Argentina get a pay raise?

    A research analyst in Argentina sees a raise of around 11% every 17 months, equivalent to roughly 8% a year.