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The highest-paid jobs in the country: salaries exceeding $8,000 per month

Digital and technical profiles are leading job demand with salaries exceeding $8,000 per month

The demand for digital profiles keeps growing in Argentina. Companies are seeking specialized talent and are willing to pay million-dollar salaries to retain it.

The sectors leading this transformation are technology, Oil & Gas, and logistics, among other key industries.

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The demand for digital profiles keeps growing in Argentina | La Derecha Diario

Which sectors offer the highest salaries?

According to data from Adecco Argentina, the industries with the highest demand for qualified professionals are:

  • Information Technology (IT): the engine of digitalization.
  • Logistics: vital during high-consumption seasons.
  • Oil & Gas / Energy: seeking specialized technicians and engineers.
  • Finance and Legal: analytical profiles with regulatory knowledge are needed.
  • Healthcare: innovation and management are growing in this sector.

There is also movement in sectors such as manufacturing, agribusiness, engineering, and the pharmaceutical industry.

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Which sectors offer the highest salaries? | Redacción

The most sought-after profiles in the Argentine job market

Companies prioritize technical training and digital skills. Among the most in-demand positions are:

  • Cybersecurity specialist
  • Data analyst
  • Full-stack developers
  • Automation engineers
  • Artificial intelligence specialists
  • Qualified logistics operators and technicians

How much do these professionals earn?

Salaries vary depending on experience and region. Some examples:

  • Cybersecurity: between $1,900,000 and over $6,000,000 gross per month
  • Data analyst: from $1,500,000 to $2,700,000
  • AI specialists: can exceed $8,000,000 in senior positions
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How much do these professionals earn? | La Derecha Diario

The highest salaries are recorded in Patagonia and in technology companies with global reach.

Artificial intelligence is changing the job landscape

According to the CEO Study report by IBM, 50% of CEOs in Latin America will hire in 2025 for roles related to AI.

This is driving demand for programmers, data scientists, and prompt engineers. However, many executives admit that their teams are not prepared to implement these technologies.

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Artificial intelligence is changing the employment landscape | La Derecha Diario

This is why training in artificial intelligence is becoming key for the future of employment.

What salary are Argentines seeking?

Argentina leads in salary expectations in the region. On average, workers expect:

  • USD 1,388 per month at the official exchange rate
  • USD 1,352 at the MEP exchange rate
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What salary are Argentinians looking for? | La Derecha Diario

In the technology sector, amounts vary by seniority:

  • Junior: USD 980
  • Semi/senior: USD 1,553
  • Management: USD 1,916
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