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A guide to employing and growing your team in Argentina
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Argentina boasts one of the top economies in South America. Argentina’s labor market is undergoing a significant transformation following the enactment of the Labor Modernization Law (No. 27.802) in March 2026. This reform introduces greater flexibility in working hours, narrows the definition of employment to exclude certain independent contractors, and allows salaries to be paid in foreign currency. As of March 2026, the national minimum wage is ARS 352,400 per month. A key tradition and legal requirement is the “Aguinaldo” (13th-month salary), paid in two equal installments in June and December.
Employer Contributions
Social Security (Pension, Health, etc.): 24% or 26.4%
Labor Risk Insurance (ART): Variable (typically 0.5% – 3% based on risk)
Labor Assistance Fund (FAL): 1% – 2.5%
Life Insurance: ~0.03%
Total Employer Contribution: ~26.5% – 30%
Employee Payroll Taxes
Pension Fund (SIPA): 11%
Healthcare (Obra Social): 3%
Social Services (PAMI): 3%
Total Employee Contribution: 17%
Employee Income Tax Rates
The Argentine tax authority (ARCA) has updated the individual income tax brackets for the period of January to June 2026.
Up to ARS 2,000,030: 5%
ARS 2,000,030 – ARS 4,000,060: 9%
ARS 4,000,060 – ARS 6,000,090: 12%
ARS 6,000,090 – ARS 9,000,135: 15%
ARS 9,000,135 – ARS 18,000,270: 19%
ARS 18,000,270 – ARS 27,000,405: 23%
Above ARS 27,000,405: Progressive rates up to 35%
EUR 38,553.00 or more
25.00%
Statutory Leave
Employees are entitled to paid annual leave based on seniority. New employees who have not worked 6 months receive 1 day for every 20 days worked.
Up to 5 years: 14 calendar days
5 to 10 years: 21 calendar days
10 to 20 years: 28 calendar days
Over 20 years: 35 calendar days
Argentina observes approximately 15 to 19 public holidays per year.
Pregnancy and Maternity Leave
Female employees are entitled to 90 days of paid maternity leave, typically split as 45 days before and 45 days after birth. The Social Security system (ANSES) pays 100% of the salary during this time. Job protection is guaranteed during pregnancy and for 7.5 months following the birth.
Paternity Leave
Fathers are entitled to 2 consecutive days of paid leave for the birth of a child. While relatively short compared to maternity leave, it is a legally protected right.
Work-Related Injury Leave
Sick Leave: Up to 3 months (for those with 5 years tenure). These periods double if the employee has a family.
Marriage Leave: 10 consecutive days.
Bereavement: 3 days for a spouse, child, or parent; 1 day for a sibling.
Examination Leave: 2 consecutive days per exam (max 10 days per year).
Termination Process
Dismissal without cause requires the payment of seniority compensation, calculated as one month’s salary for every year of service (or fraction over 3 months). Termination with “Just Cause” (misconduct) does not require severance but carries a high burden of proof for the employer.
Notice Period
Under the Labor Modernization Law (No. 27.802) enacted in March 2026, notice requirements in Argentina have been updated to offer more flexibility. For employees in their six-month probation period, the requirement for a fifteen-day prior notice has been eliminated, meaning either party can terminate the relationship immediately without prior warning or indemnity. Once the probation period has passed, the statutory notice periods are determined by the employee’s length of service: employers must provide one month of notice for those with less than five years of seniority and two months of notice for those with more than five years. Employees wishing to resign are generally required to provide fifteen days of notice regardless of their tenure. If an employer chooses to dismiss an employee without providing the required notice, they must pay an indemnity in lieu of notice equal to the salary the worker would have earned during that period. Furthermore, if a dismissal occurs on any day other than the last day of the month, the employer is obligated to pay for the remaining days of that month to complete the “integration of the month.” During a served notice period, employees are legally entitled to two hours of paid time off each day to search for new employment, which can be accumulated into full days if agreed upon.
Probation Period
Indefinite contracts include a mandatory probation period of 6 months. During this window, either party can terminate the relationship with 15 days’ notice. If the employer terminates during probation, no severance is required.