With two fixed increases, retail employees will earn more in January 2026: check the amounts by category
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Commerce employees start January 2026 with a wage increase confirmed by the latest collective bargaining agreement. The understanding includes two fixed non-remunerative amounts that affect earnings in the first quarter.
The scheme applies to January, February, and March, with incorporation into base pay only in April.
Los montos acordados incluirán el cálculo para los adicionales por presentismo y antigüedad
What the current collective bargaining agreement establishes
According to the official union statement, each worker receives an extra $60,000 per month. Another allowance of $40,000 is added to that amount.
Both amounts are non-remunerative. That is, they don't generate contributions or affect the bonus during the quarter.
This is how wages look in January 2026
With the additional amounts included, the wage scales for January are as follows by category:
Maintenance A: $1,155,795
Maintenance B: $1,158,852
Maintenance C: $1,169,560
Administrative A: $1,167,268
Administrative B: $1,171,860
Administrative C: $1,176,448
Administrative D: $1,190,218
Administrative E: $1,201,690
Administrative F: $1,218,519
Cashiers A: $1,171,091
Cashiers B: $1,176,448
Cashiers C: $1,183,333
Assistant A: $1,171,091
Assistant B: $1,178,740
Assistant C: $1,203,985
Special Assistant A: $1,180,274
Special Assistant B: $1,194,041
Salesperson A: $1,171,091
Salesperson B: $1,194,044
Salesperson C: $1,201,690
Salesperson D: $1,218,519
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How the fixed amounts are paid and when they become part of base pay
The agreement sets a clear scheme for the quarter. During January, February, and March, both amounts are paid as additional items.
From April 2026 onward, those amounts are incorporated into base pay. From that point on, they do affect contributions and the bonus.
Las ventas minoristas se recuperan.
When the collective bargaining round will be discussed again
The understanding includes a review clause. In March 2026, the union and the business chambers will negotiate again.
