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Employing in Uruguay

Key employment information for hiring and managing employees in Uruguay.

Minimum Wage
UYU 267,216
per year
Employer costs
~13.12%
of salary
Employee costs
~15.1%
of salary

Minimum Wage

UYU 267,216 per year

Employer costs

  • Jubilatorio: 7.5%
  • Fonasa: 5%
  • Bse: 0.49%
  • Frl: 0.1%
  • Fgcl: 0.03%

Employee costs

  • Jubilatorio: 15%
  • Frl: 0.1%

Taxes

Estimated employer contributions of approximately 13.12%, and employee contributions of approximately 15.1% of gross salary, covering mandatory social contributions and insurance.

Employee Taxes

0% UY$0 – UY$7
10% UY$7 – UY$10
15% UY$10 – UY$15
24% UY$15 – UY$30
25% UY$30 – UY$50
27% UY$50 – UY$75
31% UY$75 – UY$115
36% UY$115 – UY$99,999
  • Jubilatorio 15%
  • Frl 0.1%

Employer Taxes & Contributions

Estimated Employer Cost

~13.12%
Jubilatorio 7.5%
Fonasa 5%
Bse 0.49%
Frl 0.1%
Fgcl 0.03%

Working hours

Working hours per week

44 hours per week

Leave

Annual leave

20 days per year

Personal/Carer's leave

Medical certificate required

Public holidays in Uruguay

New Year's Day
2026-01-01
Children's Day
2026-01-06
Carnival
2026-02-16
Carnival
2026-02-17
Maundy Thursday
2026-04-02
Good Friday
2026-04-03
Landing Of The 33 Patriots Day
2026-04-19
International Workers' Day
2026-05-01
Battle Of Las Piedras
2026-05-18
Birthday Of José Gervasio Artigas And Never Again Day
2026-06-19
Constitution Day
2026-07-18
Independence Day
2026-08-25
Day Of The Race
2026-10-12
Deceased Ones Day
2026-11-02
Christmas Day
2026-12-25

Termination

Probation period

90 – 90 days

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