Argentina updates domestic worker salary scales for October 2026

The Agency of Collection and Customs Control (ARCA) and the National Commission for Domestic Work have released the updated salary scales for domestic workers in Argentina for October 2026. These new minimum values, established via Resolution 6/2026, apply to various categories including general cleaning, caregiving, and supervision.

For the category of assistance and care of persons (nannies and caregivers), the hourly rate is set at $4,185.94 for those who do not reside on-site and $4,337.53 for those who do. Monthly minimum salaries for this category reach $584,936.09 for live-in staff and $529,261.78 for those without residency.

Other categories include general cleaning staff, with hourly rates of $3,914.64 (with return) and $4,185.94 (without return). Supervisors represent the highest tier, with monthly minimums reaching up to $640,641.55 for live-in employees. These figures serve as mandatory floors, though employers and workers may agree to higher amounts.