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Argentina Updates Domestic Worker Minimum Pay as Bonus Is Folded Into Base Salary

Government publication for January formalizes category rates, triggering new employer obligations.

Overview

  • Starting in January 2026, the ARS 14,000 extraordinary payment from November and December 2025 is incorporated into the basic wage under CNTCP Resolution 3/2025.
  • The government released updated minimums by category for hourly and monthly pay; for example, supervisors earn ARS 3,895.56 per hour live‑out and general tasks earn ARS 3,250.10 live‑out.
  • Employers must register domestic workers in the ARCA registry regardless of hours or contract type and issue payslips that show the bonus now included in base pay.
  • Seniority and regional supplements remain in effect, with a 1% annual increment for years of service and a 30% uplift for designated southern provinces.
  • The latest schedule completed 1.4% and 1.3% adjustments for November and December respectively, setting the baseline now in force for January.