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How much does a correctional officer make in Argentina?

ARS 10,769,100a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ARS 897,400 a month. estimate

Equals
$8,679
Compared with the median pay in Argentina
1.1 times
Data from
2025

Where Argentina ranks among 144 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $SwitzerlandEquatorial GuineaNigeriaArgentina, rank 54

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.

What prison guards earn in Argentina
Lowest 10%: ARS 9,427,200Median: ARS 10,769,100Highest 10%: ARS 12,965,900

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Switzerland estimate$82,770
2. Iceland estimate$82,450
3. Belgium estimate$74,470
53. Chile estimate$8,726
54. Argentina estimate$8,679
55. Brunei estimate$8,257
144. Nigeria estimate$451
Compare prison guards in 144 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a correctional officer make a month in Argentina?

The median gross salary is ARS 897,400 a month, ARS 10,769,100 a year.

How much does a correctional officer make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ARS 9,427,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ARS 12,965,900.

Which country pays a correctional officer the most?

Australia, with a median of $68,670 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does a correctional officer make more in Argentina or in United States?

In United States: $61,280 a year against $8,679 in Argentina, 7.1 times more.

Who makes more, a correctional officer or a firefighter?

A firefighter: ARS 11,904,300 a year against ARS 10,769,100 for a correctional officer, 1.1 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate