Argentina Raises National Minimum Wage to ARS 346,800 Effective February 1, 2026

Minimum Wage Adjustment Takes Effect

Argentina's national minimum wage has been officially updated to ARS 346,800.00 per month, effective February 1, 2026. This represents an increase from the previous rate of ARS 341,000.00 that was in effect for January 2026. The adjustment was formalized through Resolution 9/2025 by the Secretariat of Labor, Employment, and Social Security.

Context of the Increase

The decision to raise the minimum wage was made by the National Minimum Wage Council (Consejo Nacional del Salario Mínimo, Vital y Móvil). Reports indicate that the government proceeded with setting the new amounts after negotiations between business chambers and unions failed to reach a consensus. This increase is part of a pre-established schedule of monthly adjustments planned throughout 2026, aiming to address economic conditions.

Impact and Future Projections

For daily workers, the minimum hourly wage has been set at ARS 1,734. The updated minimum wage not only affects registered workers but also has direct implications for various social benefits and assistance programs administered by the Administración Nacional de la Seguridad Social (ANSES), as many of their requirements are tied to the prevailing minimum wage.

Further increases are already scheduled for the coming months as part of the approved plan:

• March 2026: ARS 352,400
• April 2026: ARS 357,800
• May 2026: ARS 363,000
• June 2026: ARS 367,800
• July 2026: ARS 372,400
• August 2026: ARS 376,600

These incremental adjustments reflect ongoing efforts to manage the economic landscape and its effects on workers' purchasing power in Argentina.