Average Small Engine Mechanic Salary in Argentina for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Small Engine Mechanic salary for 2024 in Argentina and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Argentine peso. To keep things simple, we are using the ARS currency code instead of the currency symbol $.

How Much Does a Small Engine Mechanic Make in Argentina?

A Small Engine Mechanic working in Argentina will typically earn around 263,200 ARS per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 125,100 ARS to the highest average salary of 413,900 ARS.

Average Annual Salary
263,200 ARS
Average Monthly Salary
21,933 ARS

Lowest Annual Salary
125,100 ARS
Lowest Monthly Salary
10,425 ARS

Highest Annual Salary
413,900 ARS
Highest Monthly Salary
34,491 ARS

These are average salaries for a Small Engine Mechanic in Argentina and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Small Engine Mechanic to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Small Engine Mechanic salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Small Engine Mechanic Salaries in Argentina

So we've looked at the average salaries a Small Engine Mechanic will earn in Argentina. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Small Engine Mechanic can earn between 125,100 ARS and 413,900 ARS on average in Argentina. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for a Small Engine Mechanic in Argentina is 277,400 ARS. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 277,400 ARS, and 50% of the population earn more than 277,400 ARS.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Small Engine Mechanic salary in Argentina, 25% of the population are earning less than 180,500 ARS while 75% of the population earn more than 180,500 ARS.

75% of the population earn less than 367,900 ARS, and 25% of the population earn more than 367,900 ARS.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Small Engine Mechanic Salary by Experience Level in Argentina

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average small engine mechanic salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. A Small Engine Mechanic in Argentina that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 142,300 ARS.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Small Engine Mechanic salary would increase to 196,800 ARS.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Small Engine Mechanic, the average salary would be 277,400 ARS.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 340,400 ARS.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Small Engine Mechanic with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 359,900 ARS.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Small Engine Mechanic with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 390,000 ARS.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
142,300 ARS
2-5 Years +38%
196,800 ARS
5-10 Years +42%
277,400 ARS
10-15 Years +22%
340,400 ARS
15-20 Years +6%
359,900 ARS
20+ Years +9%
390,000 ARS

Small Engine Mechanic Salary by Education Level in Argentina

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for a Small Engine Mechanic in Argentina based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. A Small Engine Mechanic in Argentina with a high school education can earn an average salary of 169,000 ARS.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Small Engine Mechanic in Argentina with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 258,400 ARS.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Small Engine Mechanic in Argentina with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 384,500 ARS.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
169,000 ARS
Certificate or Diploma +51%
258,400 ARS
Bachelor's Degree +50%
384,500 ARS

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Argentina is around 226,000 to 677,000 ARS and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Small Engine Mechanic Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Argentina, a male small engine mechanic will earn an average of 273,300 ARS, while a female small engine mechanic will earn around 252,300 ARS.

This means that a male small engine mechanic earns approximately 8% more than a female small engine mechanic for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Argentina

Male
273,300 ARS
Female -8%
252,300 ARS

Small Engine Mechanic Average Pay Raise in Argentina

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for a Small Engine Mechanic in Argentina is around 10% every 18 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Argentina is around 9% every 17 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 10 ÷ 18 ) × 12  = 7%

What this means is that a Small Engine Mechanic in Argentina can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 7% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Argentina for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Argentina.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
1%
Energy
2%
Information Technology
3%
Healthcare
4%
Travel
5%
Construction
6%
Education
7%

Small Engine Mechanic Bonus and Incentive Rates in Argentina

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

A Small Engine Mechanic is a low bonus based job, with 30% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

70% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 0% to 4%.

Received Bonus
30%
No Bonus
70%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Argentina earn approximately 6% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
556,000 ARS
Private Sector -6%
524,400 ARS

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Small Engine Mechanic

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Small Engine Mechanic in Argentina.

Job Title Category Salary
Assembly Foreman Factory and Manufacturing 161,300 ARS
Assembly Line Worker Factory and Manufacturing 152,000 ARS
Assembly Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 221,500 ARS
Assistance Maintenance Manager Factory and Manufacturing 541,700 ARS
Assistant Shipping Manager Factory and Manufacturing 504,400 ARS
Chemical Equipment Controller Factory and Manufacturing 357,700 ARS
Chemical Technican Apprentice Factory and Manufacturing 308,900 ARS
CNC Machinist Factory and Manufacturing 357,300 ARS
CNC Operator Factory and Manufacturing 341,900 ARS
CNC Programmer Factory and Manufacturing 361,500 ARS
Colour Technologist Factory and Manufacturing 200,000 ARS
Contracts Manager Factory and Manufacturing 675,100 ARS
Data Collection Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 254,800 ARS
Demand Planner Factory and Manufacturing 225,700 ARS
Derrick Operator Factory and Manufacturing 164,200 ARS
Director of Manufacturing Factory and Manufacturing 970,600 ARS
Dock Worker Factory and Manufacturing 152,100 ARS
Drying Technician Factory and Manufacturing 152,000 ARS
Equipment Operator Factory and Manufacturing 137,400 ARS
Export Sales Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 466,900 ARS
Factory Superintendent Factory and Manufacturing 239,300 ARS
Factory Worker Factory and Manufacturing 159,500 ARS
Failure Analysis Technician Factory and Manufacturing 237,400 ARS
Fiberglass Laminator Factory and Manufacturing 163,800 ARS
Food Technologist Factory and Manufacturing 279,400 ARS
Forklift Driver Factory and Manufacturing 159,400 ARS
Forklift Operator Factory and Manufacturing 163,800 ARS
Forming Machine Operator Factory and Manufacturing 163,800 ARS
Furnace Operator Factory and Manufacturing 152,000 ARS
Gas Appliance Repairer Factory and Manufacturing 159,500 ARS
General Warehouse Associate Factory and Manufacturing 267,100 ARS
Heavy Equipment Operator Factory and Manufacturing 197,600 ARS
HSE Manager Factory and Manufacturing 639,100 ARS
Industrial Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 492,400 ARS
Industrial Machinery Mechanic Factory and Manufacturing 322,600 ARS
Industrial Production Manager Factory and Manufacturing 925,900 ARS
Industrial Safety and Health Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 510,300 ARS
Intake Operator Factory and Manufacturing 196,800 ARS
Key Account Manager Factory and Manufacturing 757,300 ARS
Lift Truck Operator Factory and Manufacturing 161,600 ARS
Loading Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 288,100 ARS
Logistic Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 397,900 ARS
Logistics Clerk Factory and Manufacturing 192,000 ARS
Machine Operator Factory and Manufacturing 161,300 ARS
Machinist Factory and Manufacturing 159,400 ARS
Maintenance Manager Factory and Manufacturing 597,800 ARS
Maintenance Store Clerk Factory and Manufacturing 167,100 ARS
Manufacturing Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 480,300 ARS
Manufacturing Engineering Manager Factory and Manufacturing 741,500 ARS
Manufacturing Engineering Technologist Factory and Manufacturing 571,300 ARS
Manufacturing Manager Factory and Manufacturing 847,000 ARS
Manufacturing Operative Factory and Manufacturing 254,800 ARS
Manufacturing Production Technician Factory and Manufacturing 204,000 ARS
Manufacturing Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 455,400 ARS
Manufacturing Technician Factory and Manufacturing 183,600 ARS
Materials Manager Factory and Manufacturing 675,200 ARS
Materials Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 442,200 ARS
Mechanical Fitter Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 498,500 ARS
Mechanical Foreman Factory and Manufacturing 152,000 ARS
Merchandise Planner Factory and Manufacturing 263,900 ARS
Metrology Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 499,300 ARS
Operations Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 478,100 ARS
Operations Manager Factory and Manufacturing 814,100 ARS
Order Management Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 412,000 ARS
Order Processing Manager Factory and Manufacturing 677,100 ARS
Order Selector Factory and Manufacturing 187,300 ARS
Package Handler Factory and Manufacturing 151,800 ARS
Packaging Manager Factory and Manufacturing 510,300 ARS
Packer Factory and Manufacturing 159,400 ARS
Packing Deputy Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 409,000 ARS
Planning Manager Factory and Manufacturing 751,100 ARS
Plant Manager Factory and Manufacturing 807,900 ARS
Precision Instrument Repairer Factory and Manufacturing 231,000 ARS
Process Technician Factory and Manufacturing 197,600 ARS
Product Manager Factory and Manufacturing 781,200 ARS
Production Analyst Factory and Manufacturing 663,200 ARS
Production Director Factory and Manufacturing 957,800 ARS
Production Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 518,300 ARS
Production Engineering Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 762,400 ARS
Production Inspector Factory and Manufacturing 538,600 ARS
Production Laborer Factory and Manufacturing 143,200 ARS
Production Manager Factory and Manufacturing 943,800 ARS
Production Operator Factory and Manufacturing 209,700 ARS
Production Scheduler Factory and Manufacturing 378,800 ARS
Production Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 492,700 ARS
Production Technician Factory and Manufacturing 215,100 ARS
Production Worker Factory and Manufacturing 197,600 ARS
Quality Control Analyst Factory and Manufacturing 675,100 ARS
Quality Control Inspector Factory and Manufacturing 501,400 ARS
Quality Control Manager Factory and Manufacturing 758,700 ARS
Service Technician Factory and Manufacturing 190,500 ARS
SHEQ Officer Factory and Manufacturing 239,000 ARS
Shipping Manager Factory and Manufacturing 805,900 ARS
Spray Painter Factory and Manufacturing 157,600 ARS
Sterile Processing Technician Factory and Manufacturing 174,000 ARS
Structural Welder Factory and Manufacturing 139,100 ARS
Supply Chain Operative Factory and Manufacturing 459,700 ARS
Technical Operator Factory and Manufacturing 201,100 ARS
Technology Development Manager Factory and Manufacturing 854,300 ARS
Testing Technician Factory and Manufacturing 345,700 ARS
Toolmaker Factory and Manufacturing 263,200 ARS
Warehouse Forklift Operator Factory and Manufacturing 159,100 ARS
Warehouse Operative Factory and Manufacturing 172,200 ARS
Warehouse Worker Factory and Manufacturing 172,400 ARS
Warranty Handler Factory and Manufacturing 301,600 ARS
Welder Factory and Manufacturing 152,300 ARS
Workshop Manager Factory and Manufacturing 563,300 ARS

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Argentina, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Avellaneda 273,300 ARS
Bahia Blanca 281,500 ARS
Buenos Aires 288,100 ARS
Cordoba 305,600 ARS
Corrientes 273,300 ARS
La Plata 301,700 ARS
Lanus 253,400 ARS
Mar del Plata 282,500 ARS
Mendoza 247,800 ARS
Neuquen 275,500 ARS
Quilmes 263,100 ARS
Resistencia 263,900 ARS
Rosario 294,300 ARS
Salta 271,300 ARS
San Juan 253,400 ARS
San Miguel de Tucuman 290,800 ARS
Santa Fe 286,400 ARS
Santiago del Estero 273,300 ARS

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