Hire in Argentina without the complexity
Workmate enables you to hire in Argentina quickly and cost-effectively—no local entity required. Our Employer of Record (EOR) solution manages onboarding, payroll, and benefits, ensuring a smooth, compliant hiring process so you can focus on growing your business.
ARS
Currency
Buenos Aires
Capital
46 million
Population
Spanish
Official language
What is an employer of record ?
As an Employer of Record (EOR) in Argentina, we act as the legal employer for your employees living in the country, handling all employment responsibilities and liabilities on your behalf. We manage everything end-to-end, including payroll, benefits, taxes, and compliance. By partnering with Workmate, you can hire employees in Argentina without the complexities of setting up a local entity or navigating intricate labor regulations.
Guide to hiring in Argentina
Explore the topics below to discover everything you need to know about hiring employees in Argentina
Payroll & Wage
Minimum wage
As of 2024, the minimum wage in Argentina is set at ARS 202,800 per month, which is approximately $273 CAD based on current exchange rates.
Overtime
The maximum number of working hours in Argentina is 8 hours per day or 48 hours per week. Overtime must not exceed 3 hours per day.
Social security
Argentina maintains very high inflation rates, the fixed amounts may vary from month to month.
Monthly contributions:
Pension fund - 12.35%
Social security - 1.58%
Familly welfare - 5.40%
National employment fund - 1.07%
Health insurance - 6%
Accident insurance - 1.53% + ARS 200.13
Life insurance - ARS 78.36
Other contributions:
Service bonus - 1 month salary
Taxes
The individual income tax rate ranges from 5% to 35% and is calculated using a progressive system. Various factors can influence the final rate, including household status (renting or owning with a mortgage), the number of dependents under 18, marital status, and place of residence.
Leave entitlements
Vacation
Employees are entitled to 10 working days (14 calendar days) of paid time off (PTO) each year. The accrual of PTO varies based on the duration of employment. Before completing 6 months of service, employees will earn 1 day of annual leave for every 20 working days.
Parental leaves
Maternity leave:
Female employees are entitled to 90 days of maternity leave with full pay, at least 30 days of which should be taken before childbirth. Commonly, the leave is split 45 days on either side of the delivery. The maternity leave is paid by the employer at 100%, but is reimbursed by social security system.
Paternatiy leave:
Fathers are entitled to 2 weeks of paternity leave in the event of childbirth or adoption. Paternity leave is funded by the employer.
Other:
Marriage: 10 calendar days
Death of spouse, common-law partner, children, or parents: 3 calendar days
Sick leave
Employees are entitled to 10 working days (14 calendar days) of paid time off (PTO) each year. The accrual of PTO varies based on the duration of employment. Before completing 6 months of service, employees will earn 1 day of annual leave for every 20 working days.
Holidays
Employees are entitled to 10 working days (14 calendar days) of paid time off (PTO) each year. The accrual of PTO varies based on the duration of employment. Before completing 6 months of service, employees will earn 1 day of annual leave for every 20 working days.
Terminations
Notice period
The minimum statutory notice period for an employer to terminate an employment contract, with or without cause, is 10 days for employees with less than one year of service and 30 days for those with one year or more of service.
Severance pay
An employee whose contract is terminated without just cause is entitled to severance pay, calculated as one month’s salary for each year of service, with partial years exceeding three months counted as a full year. Additionally, any unused leave must be compensated in the employee’s final salary payment.
Other details
Employment agreements
Agreements or contracts must be in Spanish or bilingual. The following terms are required:
Probation period
Termination conditions
Ordinary or integral salary
Non-salary payments
Probation pediod
In Argentina, the maximum length of a probationary period is six months. During the probationary period, either the employer or the employee can end the contract with limited notice, and no severance pay is required.