At the beginning of November, the National Committee for Work in Private Homes (CNTCP) signed an agreement New salary agreement for the sector. The update set an overall increase of 2.7%, divided between 1.4% applied in November and 1.3% corresponding to December. In addition, it has been decided to disburse an additional amount to be received for three months, which as of January will be integrated into the basic salaries of all categories.
Although the decision has not yet been published in the Official Gazette, The minutes have already been signed The increase applies to all workers in the activity. The agreement reaches more than 1.3 million registered workers in the country.
According to calculations made based on the official information contained in the minutes, Minimum wage As for Category 5 employees – general duties – with retirement, it will be $3,136 per hour in December. For those who work six hours a week spread between Monday and Friday, the weekly income will be $18,816. In the case of someone who works more than 16 hours a week, the monthly wage will be $384,000.
For the employee with Six-hour weekly schedule, A month would be about $75,000. In this case, the exceptional bonus corresponds to the section allocated to those who work less than 12 hours per week, i.e. $6,000. For non-retired workers – who have a bed inside – the hour will reach $3,384. The estimated monthly wage will be about $428,000 for those who work more than 16 hours per week.
Domestic workers: Minimum salary scale by category in December
Category Five – General tasks
- With withdrawal: $3,135.99 per hour / $384,713.01 per month
- No withdrawal: $3,383.54 per hour / $427,821.61 per month
Category 4 – Helping and caring for people
- With withdrawals: $3,383.54 per hour / $427,821.61 per month
- No withdrawal: $3,784.32 per hour / $476,755.68 per month
Third category – homemade
- No withdrawal: $3,383.54 per hour / $427,821.61 per month
Category 2 – Specific tasks (cooking, gardening, etc.)
- With withdrawals: $3,582.79 per hour / $438,475.56 per month
- No withdrawal: $3,926.84 per hour / $488,091.78 per month
The first category – supervision
- With withdrawals: $3,783.33 per hour / $471,956.01 per month
- No withdrawal: $4,143.70 per hour / $525,712.99 per month
Unusual bonuses and unfavorable area
The agreement included the payment of an unpaid sum during the months of November and December. The specific amounts are:
- 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
Starting in January, the bonus will become part of… Monthly salary. In addition, the 30% disadvantageous surcharge for workers providing services in Patagonia provinces remains in effect.
In fact, sector representatives pointed out that real business values usually start from… Amounts higher than the prescribed minimum limitswith typical variances ranging from $3,000 to $4,000 per hour depending on tasks and region. This gap is not part of the agreement, but appears in everyday work practices.
December bonus calculation
he Supplementary Annual Salary (SAC) It is calculated at 50% of the highest monthly stipend for the semester. When a worker does not complete six months of activity, the corresponding prorated amount is applied.
he Pay the bonus This must be done until December 20th. For a general duties employee with six hours per week, the theoretical estimate is made by multiplying the December hourly value ($3,136) by the number of weekly hours ($6), giving a total of $18,816.
Since the worker is paid by the hour, the monthly payment is obtained through… Annual average of weeks: $18,816 x 4,333 = $81,536 per month.
If you work throughout the semester from July to December,… Bonus Dividing this amount by two will result in: $40,768. This value may vary if the worker logs overtime, additional hours, or periods with a higher workload.
Aspects to consider when preparing the receipt
For the settlement of October 2025 – the starting reference month for calculating some additional payments – the Employers It must include the minimum amounts for each category in addition to the following concepts:
- Additional seniority 1% is applied for each year of work. The calculation is based on the minimum wage corresponding to the employee category in the month of October.
- Additional for unfavorable area 30% of the minimum wage corresponds to those on assignments in La Pampa, Río Negro, Chubut, Neuquén, Santa Cruz, Tierra del Fuego, Antarctica, and the South Atlantic Islands.
- Contributions and contributions Employers must pay monthly contributions using Form F.102/RT. The amounts are fixed and determined according to the working hours per week and the worker’s status (active or retired). They cover social work, retirement and art. Payment must be made within the first 10 business days of each month.
Effect of the agreement and administrative obligations
Salary update directly affects the company’s cost structure Domestic workers and In planning payments for the November to January quarter. Incorporating the fixed amount into the basic salary from January will require a new adjustment adapting to the updated values.
Likewise, the Correct settlement of reward, Recording of working hours and compliance with pension obligations are aspects that must be completed within the deadlines set by current regulations.