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Payroll in Bolivia
Payroll in Bolivia runs in BOB on a monthly cycle, with statutory employer contributions and aguinaldo (13th); double in high-growth years. Gracemark operates it end-to-end — humans, not tickets.
Currency
BOB — Bolivian boliviano
Payroll cycle
Monthly
Working week
48 hrs
Minimum wage
~Bs 3,300/mo
13th-month
Aguinaldo (13th); double in high-growth years
Employer cost
~18% (AFP+CNS)
Probation
3 months
Notice period
Severance-based (desahucio + indemnización)
Two ways to run payroll in Bolivia
Own-entity payroll
For long-term presence in Bolivia. 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 Bolivia? Employ and pay talent under Gracemark's local infrastructure via EOR — onboard in 2–4 weeks, no local incorporation.
Compliance essentials in Bolivia
- A second aguinaldo can be decreed when GDP growth exceeds 4.5%
- Strong job-stability rules make termination difficult
- Employer contributions include health, pension and housing funds
- Cost-effective talent for support and back-office roles
- Contractor models are common for senior remote talent
Get a payroll quote for Bolivia
Send your headcount and salary band. We reply with employer burden, net-to-gross, and setup timeline — no sales scripts.
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