Argentina - Wage & Salaries
Argentina: Wage & Salaries
| Mnemonic | YPEWS.IARG | |
|---|---|---|
| Unit | Index Oct2016=100, NSA | |
| Adjustments | Not Seasonally Adjusted | |
| Monthly | 3.73 % | |
| Data | Apr 2026 | 8,978 |
| Mar 2026 | 8,654 | |
Series Information
| Source | National Institute of Statistics and Censuses of the Argentine Republic (INDEC) |
| Release | Wage index |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Start Date | 10/31/2016 |
| End Date | 4/30/2026 |
Argentina: Labor
| Reference | Last | Previous | Units | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wage & Salaries | Apr 2026 | 8,978 | 8,654 | Index Oct2016=100, NSA | Monthly |
| Labor Force | 2026 Q1 | 14,616,200 | 14,596,000 | #, NSA | Quarterly |
| Primary Industries Employment | 2026 Q1 | 44,402,885,200 | 53,283,110,513 | Ths. ARS, NSAAR | Quarterly |
| Total Employment | 2026 Q1 | 13,471,600 | 13,503,000 | #, NSA | Quarterly |
| Unemployment | 2026 Q1 | 1,144,600 | 1,093,000 | #, NSA | Quarterly |
| Unemployment Rate | 2026 Q1 | 7.8 | 7.5 | %, NSA | Quarterly |
| Agriculture Employment | 2017 | 107,868 | 108,766 | # | Annual |
Release Information
The wage index estimated from successive months by comparing the changes to both the public sector and private sector.
The wage index is determined according to the Permanent Household Survey (EPH) of Argentina. The Household Survey (EPH) is a national program of ongoing production of social indicators who attempt to determine the characteristics of the population. Performed with the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (INDEC) and Provincial Statistical Offices.
This dataset covers the 31 largest metro areas only.
Revisions are common.
For more information, please visit: http://www.indec.gov.ar/ftp/cuadros/sociedad/cvs_metodologia.pdf