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Last updated: August 11, 2026
Employment Cost Calculator for Argentina
Calculate your complete hiring costs for Argentina employees, including payroll taxes, social security contributions, employee benefits, and management fees. This salary calculator provides accurate employer cost estimates for informed hiring decisions.
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Employment Cost Breakdown
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Employer Tax Contributions
| Tax Type | Rate | Base |
|---|---|---|
| Social Security (Total Employer Contribution) | 24% - 26.4% | Employee's total monthly compensation |
| Health Insurance (Obra Social) | 6% | Employee's salary |
| Labor Risk Insurance (ART) | Varies (avg. 2.41% + fixed cost) | Job's risk level |
| National Employment Fund | 0.89% - 1.11% | Employee's gross salary |
Filing & Compliance
- Register as an employer with the local labor authorities and obtain a Tax Identification Number (CUIT).
- Submit Formulario 931 (F.931) monthly to AFIP, detailing employee contributions.
- Remit taxes and social security payments between the 9th and 14th of the month following withholding.
Income Tax Brackets
| Income Range (ARS) | Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| 0 to 2,000,030.09 | 5% |
| 2,000,030.09 to 4,000,060.17 | 9% |
| 4,000,060.17 to 6,000,090.26 | 12% |
| 6,000,090.26 to 9,000,135.40 | 15% |
| 9,000,135.40 to 18,000,270.80 | 19% |
| 18,000,270.80 to 27,000,406.20 | 23% |
| 27,000,406.20 to 40,500,609.30 | 27% |
| 40,500,609.30 to 60,750,913.96 | 31% |
| 60,750,913.96 and over | 35% |
Employee Contributions
| Deduction Type | Rate | Cap |
|---|---|---|
| Pension Fund (Jubilación) | 11% | Up to ARS 3,932,339.08 monthly |
| Healthcare (Obra Social) | 3% | Up to ARS 3,932,339.08 monthly |
| Social Services (PAMI) | 3% | Up to ARS 3,932,339.08 monthly |
Personal Allowances
- Basic non-taxable amount.
- Allowance for spouse/conviving partner and dependent children under 18.
- Special deduction for employees in a dependent relationship.
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Lucas Botzen
Lucas Botzen is the Founder of Rivermate, a global employment platform that helps companies hire, employ, and manage talent internationally. Since founding Rivermate in December 2020, he has focused on building practical solutions that simplify international payroll, benefits, taxes, contracts, and employment compliance for remote teams. Before Rivermate, Lucas co-founded and co-directed Boloo, an e-learning and software company that helped entrepreneurs start and grow e-commerce businesses. He scaled Boloo to more than €2 million in annual revenue before successfully exiting the business in 2020. Lucas holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Innovation from Avans University of Applied Sciences. His background in entrepreneurship, technology, automation, and remote work continues to shape his approach to making global employment simpler and more human.
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