How much will the number of hours worked by domestic workers increase in the last half of December 2025?

New pay scales were established for domestic workers in December: values ​​by area, bonuses, category and bonus to be charged

12/11/2025 – 07:30 am

At the beginning of last month the National Commission for Work in Private Homes (CNTCP) signed a new one Salary scheme for industry personnel. The update introduced an overall increase in the 2.7%divided into two sections: a In November it was 1.4% and a 1.3% corresponding to December.

Likewise, the payment of an additional amount for three monthsan amount that will be included in the from January Base salaries each category. Although the resolution has not yet been published in the Official Gazettethe protocol has already been signed and the increase applies to all employees involved in the activity. The agreement includes more than 1.3 million employees registered throughout the country.

According to the figures from the official file, the Minimum salary for the fifth category – general duties – with retirement will be in December $3,136 per hour. For one day six hours per weekThe weekly income is distributed from Monday to Friday $18,816. In cases where the workload exceeds the 16 hours per weekis the monthly remuneration $384,000.

For an employee with a weekly schedule of six hours, the month would be approx $75,000. In this case it is exceptional bonus corresponds to the section for working people less than 12 hours per weekThat means, $6,000. For the workers without a place to retreat, with a bed insidetime changes $3,384. The estimated monthly compensation is approx $428,000 for those who work more than 16 hours per week.

Domestic workers: minimum wage tables by category in December 2025

Fifth Category – General Tasks

• With payout: $3,135.99 per hour / $384,713.01 per month
• Without payout: $3,383.54 per hour / $427,821.61 per month

Fourth category – helping and caring for people

• With payout: $3,383.54 per hour / $427,821.61 per month
• Without payout: $3,784.32 per hour / $476,755.68 per month

Third category – Homemade

• Without payout: $3,383.54 per hour / $427,821.61 per month

Second Category – Specific tasks (cooking, gardening, etc.)

• With payout: $3,582.79 per hour / $438,475.56 per month
• Without payout: $3,926.84 per hour / $488,091.78 per month

First category – supervision

• With payout: $3,783.33 per hour / $471,956.01 per month
• Without payout: $4,143.70 per hour / $525,712.99 per month

Exceptional bonuses and unfavorable zone

The agreement established a free sum payable in November and December. The defined values ​​are the following:

• More than 16 hours per week: $14,000

• Between 12 and 16 hours per week: $9,000

• Less than 12 hours per week: $6,000

This addition will remain in effect from January included in the monthly salary. Furthermore, the Plus for unfavorable location of 30% for those who work in the provinces of Patagonia.

In practice, industry representatives indicated that actual contract values ​​tend to be higher than the established minimum values, with differences typically ranging between 1 and 10% $3,000 to $4,000 per hour depending on activity and region. These deviations are not part of the Agreement, although they arise in the course of the Company’s daily operations Labor market.

How to calculate the Christmas bonus in December

He Additional Annual Salary (SAC) is determined by taking the 50% of the highest monthly salary of the semester. If the six months are not reached, the corresponding prorated amount will be credited. Payment must be made until December 20th.

For a general task worker with six hours per weekthe estimate is obtained by multiplying the December hourly value ($3,136) for the 6 hours per week, which gives $18,816. To convert this into a monthly amount – for staff paid by the hour – the average annual number of weeks is used:

• $18,816 × 4,333 = $81,536

If you worked the entire semester from July to December, the bonus is 50% of this amount: $40,768.

The value may vary if overtime, additional hours or overtime are incurred Phases of increased workload.