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Payroll in Argentina
Payroll in Argentina runs in ARS on a monthly cycle, with statutory employer contributions and 13th salary (sac, 2 installments). Gracemark operates it end-to-end — humans, not tickets.
Currency
ARS — Argentine peso
Payroll cycle
Monthly
Working week
48 hrs
Minimum wage
Government-set, frequently revised
13th-month
13th salary (SAC, 2 installments)
Employer cost
~24–26.4%
Probation
3 months
Notice period
15 days–2 months by tenure
Two ways to run payroll in Argentina
Own-entity payroll
For long-term presence in Argentina. Gracemark manages statutory filings, pay runs, and year-end reporting under your entity — with a named operator on South America time.
EOR-run payroll
No entity in Argentina? Employ and pay talent under Gracemark's local infrastructure via EOR — onboard in 2–3 weeks, no local incorporation.
Compliance essentials in Argentina
- High inflation makes USD contractor pay and frequent reviews common
- Strong severance and double-indemnity rules during protective decrees
- 13th salary paid in two installments (June & December)
- Many top engineers prefer USD contractor arrangements
- Union (convenio) coverage can dictate terms by sector
Get a payroll quote for Argentina
Send your headcount and salary band. We reply with employer burden, net-to-gross, and setup timeline — no sales scripts.
Deeper guide
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