What is the payroll cycle in Argentina?

Usually monthly. Payroll is paid in ARS (Argentine peso).

Can I run payroll in Argentina without a local entity?

Yes. Through an Employer of Record (EOR), Gracemark employs your talent under Argentina labor law and runs local payroll, no entity required.

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Payroll in Argentina

Payroll in Argentina runs in ARS (Argentine peso). Usually monthly. Sueldo Anual Complementario paid in two installments. Statutory employer contributions apply. Gracemark operates it end-to-end, humans, not tickets.

Get an Argentina payroll quote Paying an existing team there? Tell us the headcount, email or phone is enough.

Currency

ARS, Argentine peso

Payroll cycle

Usually monthly

Working week

Generally up to 48 hours

Minimum wage

Changes frequently through National Wage Council resolutions; show the effective resolution rather than embedding a long-lived amount

13th-month

Sueldo Anual Complementario paid in two installments

Employer cost

Employer payroll charges are commonly modeled in the mid-20% range before ART, union/CBA items and benefits, but exact cost depends on employer profile and salary

Probation

General statutory trial period is currently six months, with possible collective-agreement extensions that require review

Notice period

Labor reform, cause, tenure, collective agreements and salary base materially affect exposure

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.

Get your Argentina hiring plan

Send the role, a selected worker or an existing-team requirement in Argentina. Get a written recommendation covering the model, cost categories, responsibilities and next steps. One hire is welcome; no meeting required.

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