Nannies and adult caregivers' wages unchanged in August 2026 pending new agreement

In August 2026, nannies and adult caregivers in Argentina will continue to earn the same salaries as in July, as a new wage agreement is still pending. The current figures are based on the final installment of increases from a previously established parity agreement.

This repetition of wages applies to all categories within the domestic worker sector, whether they live with the employer or not. The article details the minimum basic wages established by the current agreement.

For hourly rates concerning general tasks, workers with lodging will earn $4,435.86, while those without lodging will receive $3,996.45. For monthly contracts, the reference amounts for August 2026 are $558,972.92 for workers with lodging and $505,302.76 for those without.

The article also emphasizes the legal obligation for employers to register their domestic staff through ARCA (Federal Administration of Public Revenue), regardless of the hours worked or employment modality. This registration can be completed virtually.