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Payroll in Argentina
Payroll in Argentina runs in ARS on a usually monthly cycle, with statutory employer contributions and sueldo anual complementario paid in two installments. Gracemark operates it end-to-end, humans, not tickets.
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
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Deeper guide
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