Argentine Commerce Workers' July Salaries to Include Bonus Integration

Argentine commerce employees are set to receive a salary adjustment in July 2026, as the final phase of increases under the current collective bargaining agreement takes effect. A key change involves incorporating previously issued non-remunerative sums into the basic salary, effectively boosting base pay. The agreement outlines a 5% quarterly wage increase, distributed in stages: 2% in April, 1.5% in May, and another 1.5% in June. Additionally, all commerce workers received a special bonus of $120,000, composed of a $100,000 fixed sum and a $20,000 component, which are now being integrated into their regular salaries. The Federation of Commerce Employees and Services (Faecys) has released a pay scale for July 2026, detailing amounts for various roles from 'Maestranza' (maintenance) to 'Vendedor' (salesperson), with salaries ranging approximately from $1,233,585 to $1,299,445. These figures do not include seniority bonuses, which add 1% per year of service to both remunerative and fixed amounts. The agreement also includes provisions for ongoing economic situation monitoring, allowing for potential revisions if inflation exceeds projections. Negotiations for the second half of the year are anticipated shortly, with inflation data serving as a key reference point.