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The current value of the Wages in Argentina is 514,775 ARS/Month. The Wages in Argentina increased to 514,775 ARS/Month on 11/1/2023, after it was 468,991 ARS/Month on 10/1/2023. From 1/1/1995 to 12/1/2023, the average GDP in Argentina was 31,794.7 ARS/Month. The all-time high was reached on 12/1/2023 with 572,425 ARS/Month, while the lowest value was recorded on 4/1/1995 with 785 ARS/Month.
Source: Ministerio de Trabajo, Empleo y Seguridad SocialWages ·
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1/1/1995 | 885 ARS/Month |
2/1/1995 | 826 ARS/Month |
3/1/1995 | 826 ARS/Month |
4/1/1995 | 785 ARS/Month |
5/1/1995 | 800 ARS/Month |
6/1/1995 | 1,206 ARS/Month |
7/1/1995 | 810 ARS/Month |
8/1/1995 | 806 ARS/Month |
9/1/1995 | 807 ARS/Month |
10/1/1995 | 809 ARS/Month |
11/1/1995 | 814 ARS/Month |
12/1/1995 | 1,255 ARS/Month |
1/1/1996 | 864 ARS/Month |
2/1/1996 | 816 ARS/Month |
3/1/1996 | 808 ARS/Month |
4/1/1996 | 797 ARS/Month |
5/1/1996 | 805 ARS/Month |
6/1/1996 | 1,173 ARS/Month |
7/1/1996 | 801 ARS/Month |
8/1/1996 | 802 ARS/Month |
9/1/1996 | 804 ARS/Month |
10/1/1996 | 807 ARS/Month |
11/1/1996 | 800 ARS/Month |
12/1/1996 | 1,207 ARS/Month |
1/1/1997 | 851 ARS/Month |
2/1/1997 | 803 ARS/Month |
3/1/1997 | 801 ARS/Month |
4/1/1997 | 793 ARS/Month |
5/1/1997 | 799 ARS/Month |
6/1/1997 | 1,169 ARS/Month |
7/1/1997 | 798 ARS/Month |
8/1/1997 | 791 ARS/Month |
9/1/1997 | 801 ARS/Month |
10/1/1997 | 816 ARS/Month |
11/1/1997 | 793 ARS/Month |
12/1/1997 | 1,206 ARS/Month |
1/1/1998 | 854 ARS/Month |
2/1/1998 | 810 ARS/Month |
3/1/1998 | 817 ARS/Month |
4/1/1998 | 807 ARS/Month |
5/1/1998 | 800 ARS/Month |
6/1/1998 | 1,182 ARS/Month |
7/1/1998 | 805 ARS/Month |
8/1/1998 | 802 ARS/Month |
9/1/1998 | 803 ARS/Month |
10/1/1998 | 818 ARS/Month |
11/1/1998 | 802 ARS/Month |
12/1/1998 | 1,225 ARS/Month |
1/1/1999 | 857 ARS/Month |
2/1/1999 | 821 ARS/Month |
3/1/1999 | 826 ARS/Month |
4/1/1999 | 814 ARS/Month |
5/1/1999 | 804 ARS/Month |
6/1/1999 | 1,189 ARS/Month |
7/1/1999 | 807 ARS/Month |
8/1/1999 | 807 ARS/Month |
9/1/1999 | 810 ARS/Month |
10/1/1999 | 815 ARS/Month |
11/1/1999 | 809 ARS/Month |
12/1/1999 | 1,225 ARS/Month |
1/1/2000 | 871 ARS/Month |
2/1/2000 | 834 ARS/Month |
3/1/2000 | 840 ARS/Month |
4/1/2000 | 828 ARS/Month |
5/1/2000 | 813 ARS/Month |
6/1/2000 | 1,193 ARS/Month |
7/1/2000 | 812 ARS/Month |
8/1/2000 | 815 ARS/Month |
9/1/2000 | 813 ARS/Month |
10/1/2000 | 819 ARS/Month |
11/1/2000 | 803 ARS/Month |
12/1/2000 | 1,211 ARS/Month |
1/1/2001 | 872 ARS/Month |
2/1/2001 | 835 ARS/Month |
3/1/2001 | 844 ARS/Month |
4/1/2001 | 822 ARS/Month |
5/1/2001 | 818 ARS/Month |
6/1/2001 | 1,182 ARS/Month |
7/1/2001 | 803 ARS/Month |
8/1/2001 | 809 ARS/Month |
9/1/2001 | 800 ARS/Month |
10/1/2001 | 809 ARS/Month |
11/1/2001 | 805 ARS/Month |
12/1/2001 | 1,201 ARS/Month |
1/1/2002 | 856 ARS/Month |
2/1/2002 | 852 ARS/Month |
3/1/2002 | 839 ARS/Month |
4/1/2002 | 837 ARS/Month |
5/1/2002 | 840 ARS/Month |
6/1/2002 | 1,205 ARS/Month |
7/1/2002 | 869 ARS/Month |
8/1/2002 | 867 ARS/Month |
9/1/2002 | 869 ARS/Month |
10/1/2002 | 902 ARS/Month |
11/1/2002 | 886 ARS/Month |
12/1/2002 | 1,317 ARS/Month |
1/1/2003 | 980 ARS/Month |
2/1/2003 | 947 ARS/Month |
3/1/2003 | 961 ARS/Month |
4/1/2003 | 948 ARS/Month |
5/1/2003 | 948 ARS/Month |
6/1/2003 | 1,339 ARS/Month |
7/1/2003 | 968 ARS/Month |
8/1/2003 | 970 ARS/Month |
9/1/2003 | 986 ARS/Month |
10/1/2003 | 1,019 ARS/Month |
11/1/2003 | 1,013 ARS/Month |
12/1/2003 | 1,521 ARS/Month |
1/1/2004 | 1,146 ARS/Month |
2/1/2004 | 1,131 ARS/Month |
3/1/2004 | 1,162 ARS/Month |
4/1/2004 | 1,132 ARS/Month |
5/1/2004 | 1,108 ARS/Month |
6/1/2004 | 1,594 ARS/Month |
7/1/2004 | 1,105 ARS/Month |
8/1/2004 | 1,107 ARS/Month |
9/1/2004 | 1,110 ARS/Month |
10/1/2004 | 1,125 ARS/Month |
11/1/2004 | 1,116 ARS/Month |
12/1/2004 | 1,676 ARS/Month |
1/1/2005 | 1,278 ARS/Month |
2/1/2005 | 1,215 ARS/Month |
3/1/2005 | 1,270 ARS/Month |
4/1/2005 | 1,263 ARS/Month |
5/1/2005 | 1,253 ARS/Month |
6/1/2005 | 1,794 ARS/Month |
7/1/2005 | 1,285 ARS/Month |
8/1/2005 | 1,316 ARS/Month |
9/1/2005 | 1,365 ARS/Month |
10/1/2005 | 1,371 ARS/Month |
11/1/2005 | 1,403 ARS/Month |
12/1/2005 | 2,090 ARS/Month |
1/1/2006 | 1,548 ARS/Month |
2/1/2006 | 1,483 ARS/Month |
3/1/2006 | 1,545 ARS/Month |
4/1/2006 | 1,527 ARS/Month |
5/1/2006 | 1,552 ARS/Month |
6/1/2006 | 2,238 ARS/Month |
7/1/2006 | 1,590 ARS/Month |
8/1/2006 | 1,625 ARS/Month |
9/1/2006 | 1,649 ARS/Month |
10/1/2006 | 1,655 ARS/Month |
11/1/2006 | 1,656 ARS/Month |
12/1/2006 | 2,477 ARS/Month |
1/1/2007 | 1,844 ARS/Month |
2/1/2007 | 1,762 ARS/Month |
3/1/2007 | 1,852 ARS/Month |
4/1/2007 | 1,828 ARS/Month |
5/1/2007 | 1,853 ARS/Month |
6/1/2007 | 2,679 ARS/Month |
7/1/2007 | 1,924 ARS/Month |
8/1/2007 | 1,974 ARS/Month |
9/1/2007 | 1,992 ARS/Month |
10/1/2007 | 2,045 ARS/Month |
11/1/2007 | 2,046 ARS/Month |
12/1/2007 | 3,074 ARS/Month |
1/1/2008 | 2,299 ARS/Month |
2/1/2008 | 2,241 ARS/Month |
3/1/2008 | 2,309 ARS/Month |
4/1/2008 | 2,379 ARS/Month |
5/1/2008 | 2,412 ARS/Month |
6/1/2008 | 3,458 ARS/Month |
7/1/2008 | 2,531 ARS/Month |
8/1/2008 | 2,558 ARS/Month |
9/1/2008 | 2,641 ARS/Month |
10/1/2008 | 2,684 ARS/Month |
11/1/2008 | 2,642 ARS/Month |
12/1/2008 | 3,995 ARS/Month |
1/1/2009 | 2,907 ARS/Month |
2/1/2009 | 2,791 ARS/Month |
3/1/2009 | 2,870 ARS/Month |
4/1/2009 | 2,886 ARS/Month |
5/1/2009 | 2,887 ARS/Month |
6/1/2009 | 4,246 ARS/Month |
7/1/2009 | 2,991 ARS/Month |
8/1/2009 | 3,027 ARS/Month |
9/1/2009 | 3,112 ARS/Month |
10/1/2009 | 3,136 ARS/Month |
11/1/2009 | 3,110 ARS/Month |
12/1/2009 | 4,724 ARS/Month |
1/1/2010 | 3,469 ARS/Month |
2/1/2010 | 3,377 ARS/Month |
3/1/2010 | 3,579 ARS/Month |
4/1/2010 | 3,547 ARS/Month |
5/1/2010 | 3,575 ARS/Month |
6/1/2010 | 5,323 ARS/Month |
7/1/2010 | 3,797 ARS/Month |
8/1/2010 | 3,875 ARS/Month |
9/1/2010 | 4,014 ARS/Month |
10/1/2010 | 4,056 ARS/Month |
11/1/2010 | 4,100 ARS/Month |
12/1/2010 | 6,166 ARS/Month |
1/1/2011 | 4,609 ARS/Month |
2/1/2011 | 4,365 ARS/Month |
3/1/2011 | 4,757 ARS/Month |
4/1/2011 | 4,633 ARS/Month |
5/1/2011 | 4,862 ARS/Month |
6/1/2011 | 7,043 ARS/Month |
7/1/2011 | 5,020 ARS/Month |
8/1/2011 | 5,115 ARS/Month |
9/1/2011 | 5,277 ARS/Month |
10/1/2011 | 5,333 ARS/Month |
11/1/2011 | 5,403 ARS/Month |
12/1/2011 | 8,130 ARS/Month |
1/1/2012 | 6,028 ARS/Month |
2/1/2012 | 5,825 ARS/Month |
3/1/2012 | 6,145 ARS/Month |
4/1/2012 | 6,087 ARS/Month |
5/1/2012 | 6,278 ARS/Month |
6/1/2012 | 9,107 ARS/Month |
7/1/2012 | 6,612 ARS/Month |
8/1/2012 | 6,610 ARS/Month |
9/1/2012 | 6,696 ARS/Month |
10/1/2012 | 6,859 ARS/Month |
11/1/2012 | 7,006 ARS/Month |
12/1/2012 | 10,426 ARS/Month |
1/1/2013 | 7,723 ARS/Month |
2/1/2013 | 7,427 ARS/Month |
3/1/2013 | 7,840 ARS/Month |
4/1/2013 | 7,731 ARS/Month |
5/1/2013 | 8,038 ARS/Month |
6/1/2013 | 11,546 ARS/Month |
7/1/2013 | 8,365 ARS/Month |
8/1/2013 | 8,291 ARS/Month |
9/1/2013 | 8,459 ARS/Month |
10/1/2013 | 8,638 ARS/Month |
11/1/2013 | 8,787 ARS/Month |
12/1/2013 | 13,175 ARS/Month |
1/1/2014 | 9,713 ARS/Month |
2/1/2014 | 9,428 ARS/Month |
3/1/2014 | 10,097 ARS/Month |
4/1/2014 | 10,327 ARS/Month |
5/1/2014 | 10,399 ARS/Month |
6/1/2014 | 15,007 ARS/Month |
7/1/2014 | 11,094 ARS/Month |
8/1/2014 | 11,002 ARS/Month |
9/1/2014 | 11,383 ARS/Month |
10/1/2014 | 11,735 ARS/Month |
11/1/2014 | 11,850 ARS/Month |
12/1/2014 | 17,752 ARS/Month |
1/1/2015 | 13,090 ARS/Month |
2/1/2015 | 12,695 ARS/Month |
3/1/2015 | 13,338 ARS/Month |
4/1/2015 | 13,093 ARS/Month |
5/1/2015 | 13,455 ARS/Month |
6/1/2015 | 20,157 ARS/Month |
7/1/2015 | 14,584 ARS/Month |
8/1/2015 | 14,434 ARS/Month |
9/1/2015 | 14,958 ARS/Month |
10/1/2015 | 15,014 ARS/Month |
11/1/2015 | 15,304 ARS/Month |
12/1/2015 | 23,204 ARS/Month |
1/1/2016 | 16,866 ARS/Month |
2/1/2016 | 16,779 ARS/Month |
3/1/2016 | 17,576 ARS/Month |
4/1/2016 | 17,799 ARS/Month |
5/1/2016 | 18,129 ARS/Month |
6/1/2016 | 26,326 ARS/Month |
7/1/2016 | 19,147 ARS/Month |
8/1/2016 | 19,305 ARS/Month |
9/1/2016 | 19,539 ARS/Month |
10/1/2016 | 20,209 ARS/Month |
11/1/2016 | 20,680 ARS/Month |
12/1/2016 | 31,182 ARS/Month |
1/1/2017 | 23,150 ARS/Month |
2/1/2017 | 22,287 ARS/Month |
3/1/2017 | 23,420 ARS/Month |
4/1/2017 | 23,056 ARS/Month |
5/1/2017 | 23,275 ARS/Month |
6/1/2017 | 34,216 ARS/Month |
7/1/2017 | 24,881 ARS/Month |
8/1/2017 | 24,912 ARS/Month |
9/1/2017 | 25,118 ARS/Month |
10/1/2017 | 25,837 ARS/Month |
11/1/2017 | 26,076 ARS/Month |
12/1/2017 | 38,564 ARS/Month |
1/1/2018 | 28,795 ARS/Month |
2/1/2018 | 27,725 ARS/Month |
3/1/2018 | 29,175 ARS/Month |
4/1/2018 | 29,146 ARS/Month |
5/1/2018 | 29,453 ARS/Month |
6/1/2018 | 42,512 ARS/Month |
7/1/2018 | 30,592 ARS/Month |
8/1/2018 | 31,293 ARS/Month |
9/1/2018 | 32,035 ARS/Month |
10/1/2018 | 33,587 ARS/Month |
11/1/2018 | 35,226 ARS/Month |
12/1/2018 | 51,732 ARS/Month |
1/1/2019 | 39,455 ARS/Month |
2/1/2019 | 38,366 ARS/Month |
3/1/2019 | 41,439 ARS/Month |
4/1/2019 | 41,134 ARS/Month |
5/1/2019 | 42,462 ARS/Month |
6/1/2019 | 61,343 ARS/Month |
7/1/2019 | 45,091 ARS/Month |
8/1/2019 | 46,150 ARS/Month |
9/1/2019 | 47,495 ARS/Month |
10/1/2019 | 51,085 ARS/Month |
11/1/2019 | 51,308 ARS/Month |
12/1/2019 | 76,103 ARS/Month |
1/1/2020 | 59,175 ARS/Month |
2/1/2020 | 59,860 ARS/Month |
3/1/2020 | 61,897 ARS/Month |
4/1/2020 | 57,845 ARS/Month |
5/1/2020 | 57,343 ARS/Month |
6/1/2020 | 85,458 ARS/Month |
7/1/2020 | 60,868 ARS/Month |
8/1/2020 | 61,913 ARS/Month |
9/1/2020 | 64,162 ARS/Month |
10/1/2020 | 68,109 ARS/Month |
11/1/2020 | 69,308 ARS/Month |
12/1/2020 | 103,375 ARS/Month |
1/1/2021 | 78,853 ARS/Month |
2/1/2021 | 79,789 ARS/Month |
3/1/2021 | 85,612 ARS/Month |
4/1/2021 | 86,145 ARS/Month |
5/1/2021 | 86,697 ARS/Month |
6/1/2021 | 127,133 ARS/Month |
7/1/2021 | 94,461 ARS/Month |
8/1/2021 | 96,664 ARS/Month |
9/1/2021 | 99,916 ARS/Month |
10/1/2021 | 104,456 ARS/Month |
11/1/2021 | 108,279 ARS/Month |
12/1/2021 | 160,794 ARS/Month |
1/1/2022 | 122,701 ARS/Month |
2/1/2022 | 123,341 ARS/Month |
3/1/2022 | 136,935 ARS/Month |
4/1/2022 | 138,254 ARS/Month |
5/1/2022 | 144,485 ARS/Month |
6/1/2022 | 211,727 ARS/Month |
7/1/2022 | 157,053 ARS/Month |
8/1/2022 | 167,586 ARS/Month |
9/1/2022 | 179,439 ARS/Month |
10/1/2022 | 189,112 ARS/Month |
11/1/2022 | 203,119 ARS/Month |
12/1/2022 | 317,848 ARS/Month |
1/1/2023 | 241,146 ARS/Month |
2/1/2023 | 248,998 ARS/Month |
3/1/2023 | 275,919 ARS/Month |
4/1/2023 | 287,549 ARS/Month |
5/1/2023 | 303,005 ARS/Month |
6/1/2023 | 458,779 ARS/Month |
7/1/2023 | 351,623 ARS/Month |
8/1/2023 | 389,294 ARS/Month |
9/1/2023 | 429,767 ARS/Month |
10/1/2023 | 468,991 ARS/Month |
11/1/2023 | 514,775 ARS/Month |
Wages History
Date | Value |
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11/1/2023 | 514,775 ARS/Month |
10/1/2023 | 468,991 ARS/Month |
9/1/2023 | 429,767 ARS/Month |
8/1/2023 | 389,294 ARS/Month |
7/1/2023 | 351,623 ARS/Month |
6/1/2023 | 458,779 ARS/Month |
5/1/2023 | 303,005 ARS/Month |
4/1/2023 | 287,549 ARS/Month |
3/1/2023 | 275,919 ARS/Month |
2/1/2023 | 248,998 ARS/Month |
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🇦🇷 Unemployed Persons | 1.088 M | 822,000 | Quarter |
🇦🇷 Unemployment Rate | 7.7 % | 5.7 % | Quarter |
🇦🇷 Wage Growth | 11.97 % | 9.99 % | Monthly |
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What is Wages?
Wages represent a fundamental pillar in the study of macroeconomics, serving as a critical indicator of economic health, labor market dynamics, and overall living standards. At Eulerpool, we comprehensively present macroeconomic data, with Wages being a crucial category that offers profound insights into the functioning and stability of economies worldwide. In macroeconomic terms, wages refer to the compensation employees receive for their labor, typically expressed in monetary terms. These compensations are essential not only for the sustenance of individuals and households but also for driving consumer spending, which is a significant component of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Understanding wage levels and their trends provides profound insights into the economic wellbeing of a nation. Wages are influenced by several factors, including education, experience, skill level, industry, and geographic location. Furthermore, macroeconomic policies, labor market regulations, collective bargaining processes, and global economic conditions also play pivotal roles. These multifaceted influences mean that wages are not just a reflection of individual or company performance but are intricately tied to broader economic phenomena. At the national level, wage trends are crucial indicators of economic vitality. Rising wages often signal growing demand for labor, which can reflect an expanding economy and increased investment. Conversely, stagnating or declining wages may indicate economic distress, high unemployment, or decreased productivity. For policymakers and economists, wage analysis is indispensable for understanding inflation dynamics, as wages significantly impact aggregate demand and price levels. Inflation, often guided by wage adjustments, is a crucial area of focus within macroeconomics. The relationship, commonly referred to as wage-price spiral, posits that increased wages lead to higher consumer spending, driving up demand for goods and services. This increased demand can push up prices, leading to inflation. However, it is not just upward movements that need scrutiny; wage deflation, where wages decrease across the economy, can dampen consumer spending, leading to deflationary pressures, which can be equally perilous. Wage disparity is another critical dimension in the macroeconomic analysis of wages. Economic inequality, often measured by disparities in wage levels, has far-reaching consequences for social cohesion, economic growth, and political stability. High levels of wage inequality can lead to reduced economic mobility and a weakening of middle-class purchasing power, potentially stalling economic growth. On the other hand, more equitable wage distribution can support a more robust and sustainable economic development pathway. Labor market institutions and policies greatly impact wage dynamics. Minimum wage laws, for instance, set the lowest legal hourly pay and aim to ensure a basic standard of living for employees, especially those in low-paying jobs. These laws can have wide-ranging economic impacts, from reducing poverty levels to potentially influencing employment rates. Similarly, collective bargaining agreements, where unions negotiate wages on behalf of workers, can lead to significant wage premiums for unionized employees compared to their non-union counterparts. Globalization and technological advancements are two transformative factors profoundly affecting wage structures. Globalization, with the offshoring of labor-intensive production to lower-wage countries, has reshaped wage landscapes in developed economies, often suppressing wage growth in certain sectors while boosting it in others. Technological advancements, particularly automation and artificial intelligence, present both opportunities and challenges. While these technologies can enhance productivity and create new high-wage job categories, they also risk displacing workers in repetitive and lower-skilled jobs, resulting in wage polarization. Education and skill development are critical to wage dynamics. Higher educational attainment and specialized skills generally correlate with higher wages, reflecting the increased value and productivity of skilled labor. Governments and educational institutions play crucial roles in shaping workforce capabilities through policies and programs that enhance educational access, quality, and relevance to evolving economic needs. Gender and racial wage gaps are additional layers within the macroeconomic wage analysis. Persistent disparities often reflect deep-seated social and economic inequalities. Addressing these gaps requires concerted policy efforts and organizational commitment to equitable pay practices and inclusive labor markets. Wages also intersect significantly with tax policies. Progressive taxation, where higher earnings attract higher tax rates, can help redistribute income and mitigate wage inequality. However, tax policy must balance equity with efficiency to ensure that it does not stifle economic incentives and productivity. In examining wage data at Eulerpool, we provide users with detailed and up-to-date information on wage levels across different economies, sectors, and demographics. Our platform allows for granular analysis, offering invaluable insights for researchers, policymakers, and business leaders. By monitoring and analyzing wage trends, stakeholders can make informed decisions and strategies that align with macroeconomic realities and objectives. In conclusion, wages are a cornerstone of macroeconomic analysis, influencing and reflecting a wide array of economic conditions and trends. At Eulerpool, our dedication to providing accurate and comprehensive wage data empowers users to delve deep into these dynamics, fostering a profound understanding that can drive meaningful economic progress and policy formulation. Understanding wages in their full economic context is vital for anyone engaged in the study or management of economies, as they encapsulate the complex interplay of market forces, policy decisions, and social dynamics.