The arrival of December 2025 marks the moment when millions of Argentines will receive… The second installment of the annual supplementary salary (SAC) or Bonus.
This payment benefits employees, retirees and retirees, representing a financial relief for the end of the year. For effective planning, it is essential to know How to calculate the exact amount And payment dates.
The bonus for the second part of the year is calculated by taking 50 percent of the highest monthly compensation The worker receives it during the semester from July to December.
This is the basis for Who completed six months of work. Law 23.041 defines this method: “The supplementary annual salary is paid in private activity, central and decentralized public administration, state enterprises, mixed enterprises and state-owned enterprises, on the basis of calculating 50% of the highest monthly wage due for all concepts during the semesters ending in June and December of each year.”
For employees who have not worked throughout the semester,due to establishment or separation, reward It is settled proportionately For months I worked.
To determine the amount, a formula is applied: the employee’s salary is divided by 12 and multiplied by the months worked. For example, if a worker’s maximum salary is $100,000 and he works for 6 months, his bonus will be (100,000 / 12) * 6 = $50,000. This calculation is necessary for accurate settlement.

Regarding collection dates, the law sets deadlines. The second installment of the December bonus It must be paid to active workers through December 18a date that falls in the year 2025 on a Thursday. There is an extended window of up to an additional four business days for settlement, meaning the deadline is December 24.
to Retirees and retireesHowever, the bonus is paid in Same as your principal benefit date. The collection schedule varies depending on income level and DNI finish, and is collected in different weeks of the month (2nd, 3rd or 4th). To find out the date, you must refer to the calendar National Social Security Administration (Anas) is published at the beginning of every month, verified according to the benefit gained.
It is important to note that the bonus is directed exclusively to Workers in a dependent relationship, retirees and retirees. Independent workers, unilateral contributors, and those working in the informal economy are excluded from this benefit. Understanding these criteria and calculation methods allows beneficiaries to be clear about how much and when they will receive this important income.
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