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Data Scientist Salary in Argentina

The Argentina median is $25,380 per year, with observed city pay up to Buenos Aires at $17,768.

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Data Scientist in Argentina: read the median against a +35% outlook

The Argentina national median for a data scientist is $ 38.310.000 a year. Among 1 metros with observed data, pay runs from about $ 26.820.000 in Buenos Aires to $ 26.820.000 in Buenos Aires (1×).

Data scientists turn raw data into insight using statistics, machine learning, and clear communication. Common screening skills include Python, SQL, Statistics, and Machine learning.

A modeled national band runs about $ 23.828.800–$ 56.009.200 around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +35% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every Argentine city.

When metro percentiles appear, prefer those over this national midpoint for a named city. Until then, treat $ 38.310.000 as a country-level sketch and pressure-test any offer with tax and cost-of-living tools.

Argentina shows about 219.9% CPI in 2024. A data scientist raise that trails inflation is a real-pay cut even if it still beats last year’s peers. This occupation is also covered in 39 other countries — useful for remote or relocation shortlists, after FX and local tax. Nearby technology titles on this site include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer, and DevOps Engineer.

How to use Data Scientist pay data in Argentina

Start with the national median ($ 38.310.000), then pick the metro where you would actually work. Observed city rows below are stronger than a pay-index guess. If your city is missing, stay on this page for the country figure and check the Argentina hub for other careers.

Convert gross through the salary calculator before comparing two cities — tax and rent often reorder a cash ranking. Figures are estimates for research, not employer bands.

National band vs top metro

National sketch: $ 23.828.800 (10th) → $ 38.310.000 (median) → $ 56.009.200 (90th). Buenos Aires’s observed median is $ 26.820.000, with a local band about $ 17.340.000–$ 41.470.000. If an offer is “at the Argentina median” but the job is in Buenos Aires, you may still be under local market.

National median
$25,380
per year
Monthly (national)
$2,115
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$17,768
Buenos Aires, AR
Hourly (national)
$12.20
varies by city

Data Scientist salary by city in Argentina

Cities below have observed metro percentiles for this role. Prefer these over national-only estimates when you are relocating to a specific market.

CityPer year
Buenos Aires, AR$17,768

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a data scientist make in Argentina?
The national median is about $ 38.310.000 per year. Across 1 observed cities, pay ranges from about $ 26.820.000 to $ 26.820.000.
Which Argentina city pays data scientists the most?
Buenos Aires, AR leads observed metros at about $ 26.820.000 per year (-30% vs national).
How many Argentina cities have data scientist salary data?
1 metros list observed data scientist percentiles in ARS on this site.
Is data scientist in demand in Argentina?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +35% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Argentine industry mix.