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Compare Employee (Relación de Dependencia) vs Monotributo (Self-Employed) contracts
Tax rules and salary benchmarks updated May 2026
Salary Reference Table — Employee vs Monotributo Take-Home Pay (2026)
Salary Reference — Employee vs Monotributo Take-Home Pay (2026)
| Monthly Gross | Employee Net | Monotributo Net |
|---|---|---|
| ARS$1,050,000 (~USD 1,000) | ~ARS$747,000 | ~ARS$650,000 |
| ARS$2,100,000 (~USD 2,000) | ~ARS$1,350,000 | ~ARS$1,359,000 |
| ARS$3,150,000 (~USD 3,000) | ~ARS$1,918,000 | ~ARS$2,104,000 |
| ARS$5,250,000 (~USD 5,000) | ~ARS$2,934,000 | ~ARS$3,679,000 |
Approximate values, 2026. Employee excludes employer-paid benefits (Aguinaldo, meal vouchers). Monotributo uses standard category fees. Exchange rate: USD/ARS 1,050. Use the calculator below for personalized results.
USD Conversion
Converted: $ 2.100.000,00
Exchange rate last updated: May 2026
Employee (Relación de Dependencia)
Typically gross salary ÷ 12
Positive for extra income, negative for additional costs
Monotributo (Self-Employed)
Selected Category H: Up to $ 34.550.000/year - $ 52.450/month
Positive for extra income, negative for additional costs
Comparison Result
Employee Net Monthly
$1.755.195
Monotributo Net Monthly
$1.642.550
Employee status provides higher take-home pay when including benefits
Understanding Argentina Tax Laws (2026)
Employee (Relación de Dependencia)
- Jubilación: 11% (retirement contribution)
- Ley 19032: 3% (PAMI - healthcare for retirees)
- Obra Social: 3% (health insurance)
- Impuesto a las Ganancias: Progressive tax from 5% to 35% (applies if annual income exceeds minimum threshold)
- Aguinaldo: Bonus equal to best monthly salary, paid in two installments (June & December)
- Benefits: Meal vouchers, health insurance, paid vacation
- Job security and labor rights protected by law
Monotributo (Self-Employed)
- Monotributo: Fixed monthly fee based on category (A-H) depending on annual revenue
- IVA: 21% value-added tax on services
- Ingresos Brutos (IIBB): ~3% provincial tax (varies by province)
- Categories range from A (up to $6.45M/year) to H (up to $34.55M/year)
- Includes social security and healthcare coverage
- Accountant costs: typically $40,000-80,000/month
- No employment benefits or job security
- Limited ability to deduct expenses (unlike Responsable Inscripto)
Important Notes
- Monotributo limits updated as of May 2026. Check AFIP for current categories.
- Tax rates and thresholds are updated regularly due to inflation
- This calculator uses 2026 estimated values based on recent trends
- For higher incomes, consider Responsable Inscripto instead of Monotributo
- Consult with a local accountant for personalized tax advice
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