not generate contributions to social security, except in specific cases such as contributions to OSECAC
The Government approved the joint agreement of commercial employees and confirmed the wage increase scheme. The measure was made official by the Ministry of Human Capital, according to the released document
.
The increase covers workers covered by Collective Labor Agreement 130/75 and has been in effect since April 1, 2026.
The Government approved the joint agreement of commercial employees
How much is the increase for commercial employees
The agreement establishes an increase of 5% over the basic scales in force as of March 2026. The increase is applied in a phased manner:
2% in April 2026 1.5% in May 2026
1.5% in June 2026
. The
calculation base includes the basic salary plus the non-remunerative sums in
force at that date.
Non-remunerative sums: how they are paid
The agreement maintains and adds non-remunerative items during the April-June period:
Extension of sums of $40,000 and $60,000 Addition of
a fixed sum of $20,000 per month
Non-remunerative sums: how are they paid
These sums are not incorporated into the base until July 2026, when they are integrated into their nominal value. In total, non-remunerative concepts amount to $120,000 during the
period.
How surcharges impact salaries
Non-remunerative sums are considered for the calculation of:
and INACAP .
Contribution to OSECAC: new amount
The agreement also updates the employers' contribution to OSECAC social work.
Since April, the amount has increased from $8,500 to $28,000 per month per worker included
in the agreement.
Term and revision of the wage agreement
The agreement is effective from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2031
. Validity and review of the wage agreement
The parties agreed to a review instance in June 2026 to assess the impact of economic developments on wage scales
.
How salaries are paid for April and May
During April and May, assets should include: The
corresponding increase tranche (2% in April and 1.5% in May) The
current non-remunerative sums The
additional fixed amount of $20,000How are salaries for April and May paid In the case of
part-time work or absences, the amounts are settled