Employer cost calculator: Argentina 2026
What an employee really costs in Argentina: gross salary plus mandatory employer contributions. A ARS 4,000,000 monthly salary costs about ARS 5,372,073 (1.34× gross).
Employer cost by salary
Employer contributions of 18% (20.4% for large services and commerce firms) less the detracción, obra social 6%, and the aguinaldo (SAC) accrual with its charges.
| Gross per month | ARS 1,500,000 | ARS 4,000,000 | ARS 7,000,000 | ARS 10,000,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employer contributions | ARS 268,739 | ARS 718,739 | ARS 1,258,739 | ARS 1,798,739 |
| obra_social | ARS 90,000 | ARS 240,000 | ARS 420,000 | ARS 600,000 |
| Aguinaldo (accrual) | ARS 125,000 | ARS 333,333 | ARS 583,333 | ARS 833,333 |
| Charges on aguinaldo | ARS 30,000 | ARS 80,000 | ARS 140,000 | ARS 200,000 |
| Total employer cost | ARS 2,013,739 | ARS 5,372,073 | ARS 9,402,073 | ARS 13,432,073 |
| Cost multiplier | 1.342× | 1.343× | 1.343× | 1.343× |
| Employee take-home | ARS 1,245,000 | ARS 3,253,928 | ARS 5,400,656 | ARS 7,355,239 |
Contribuciones patronales 18% (employer=large: 20.4% for large services/commerce firms) less the ARS 7,003.68 detracción, obra social 6%, ART by insurer (art_rate in %), SAC accrual with its charges. Excludes mandatory life insurance and the RIFL reduced rates for new hires.
Employee side: Argentina take-home pay calculator.
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How much does it cost to employ someone in Argentina?
On top of gross pay, employers in Argentina pay employer contributions of 18% (20.4% for large services and commerce firms) less the detracción, obra social 6%, and the aguinaldo (SAC) accrual with its charges. For a ARS 4,000,000 monthly salary the total is about ARS 5,372,073, or 1.34 times gross pay.
Does this include benefits or an EOR fee?
No. It covers statutory employer contributions and mandatory accruals only. Private health insurance, allowances, equipment and Employer of Record fees come on top.
Sources
- https://tributum.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/LIG.-Deducciones-personales-art-30-liq-anual-2026.pdf
- https://tributum.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Tabla-Art-94-LIG-liquidacion-anual-y-final-2026.pdf
- https://contadoresenred.com/base-imponible-sipa-noviembre-2026-minima-y-maxima/
- https://www.cronista.com/economia-politica/ganancias-cuales-son-los-nuevos-minimos-y-las-deducciones-para-soltero-casado-y-con-hijos-tras-la-suba-del-17/
Updated 2026-11-13. Estimates for planning only, not tax advice.