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Employing in Argentina

Key employment information for hiring and managing employees in Argentina.

Minimum Wage
ARS 3,864,000
per year
Employer costs
~26.47%
of salary
Employee costs
~17%
of salary

Minimum Wage

ARS 3,864,000 per year

Employer costs

  • Pension Insurance: 10.77%
  • Health Insurance: 6%
  • Family Allowance: 4.7%
  • Labor Risk Insurance: 2.1%
  • Retiree Services: 2%
  • Unemployment Insurance: 0.9%

Employee costs

  • Pension Insurance: 11%
  • Health Insurance: 3%
  • Retiree Services: 3%

Taxes

Estimated employer contributions of approximately 26.47%, and employee contributions of approximately 17% of gross salary, covering mandatory social contributions and insurance.

Employee Taxes

5% ARS 0 – ARS 1,749,902
9% ARS 1,749,902 – ARS 3,499,803
12% ARS 3,499,803 – ARS 5,249,704
15% ARS 5,249,704 – ARS 7,874,557
19% ARS 7,874,557+
23% ARS 15,749,113+
27% ARS 23,623,670+
31% ARS 35,435,504+
35% ARS 53,153,257+
  • Pension Insurance 11%
  • Health Insurance 3%
  • Retiree Services 3%

Employer Taxes & Contributions

Estimated Employer Cost

~26.47%
Pension Insurance 10.77%
Health Insurance 6%
Family Allowance 4.7%
Labor Risk Insurance 2.1%
Retiree Services 2%
Unemployment Insurance 0.9%

Working hours

Working hours per week

48 hours per week

Leave

Annual leave

14 days per year

Personal/Carer's leave

90 days per year. Medical certificate required

Public holidays in Argentina

New Year's Day
2026-01-01
Carnival
2026-02-16
Carnival
2026-02-17
Day Of Remembrance For Truth And Justice
2026-03-24
Day Of The Veterans And Fallen Of The Malvinas War
2026-04-02
Good Friday
2026-04-03
Labour Day
2026-05-01
May Revolution
2026-05-25
Anniversary Of The Passing Of General Martín Miguel De Güemes
2026-06-15
General Manuel Belgrano Memorial Day
2026-06-20
Independence Day
2026-07-09
General José De San Martín Memorial Day
2026-08-17
Day Of Respect For Cultural Diversity
2026-10-12
National Sovereignty Day
2026-11-23
Immaculate Conception Day
2026-12-08
Christmas Day
2026-12-25

Termination

Notice period

30 days minimum (15 days during probation)

Probation period

0 – 90 days

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