El Salvador Aguinaldo: $600 → $300 (15 days)
The El Salvador aguinaldo is paid between December 12 and 20. Days depend on seniority: 15 (1–3 years), 19 (3–10 years), and 21 (10+ years). The base is the average salary of the last 6 months.
With average salary $600, 2 years of seniority, and 12 months worked:
- Days: 15 (1–3 year tier)
- Daily salary: $20.00 (600 ÷ 30)
- Full / due aguinaldo: $300
- At 5 years (19 days): $380 · at 10+ years (21 days): $420
- At 9 months and 2 years: $225
Formula
Aguinaldo = (average salary ÷ 30) × days by seniority
Days: 15 (1–3 years) · 19 (3–10 years) · 21 (10+ years) Prorated = full aguinaldo × (months worked ÷ 12)
Step-by-step ($600 / 2 years)
- Average salary = $600 → daily = 600 ÷ 30 = $20.00
- Seniority = 2 years → 15 days
- Full = 20 × 15 = $300
- Full year (12 months) → $300
- Only 9 months: 300 × 9/12 = $225
Scenario table (same engine logic)
| Avg. salary | Seniority | Days | Full aguinaldo | Months | Prorated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $600 | 2 years | 15 | $300 | 12 | $300 |
| $600 | 5 years | 19 | $380 | 12 | $380 |
| $600 | 10 years | 21 | $420 | 12 | $420 |
| $600 | 2 years | 15 | $300 | 9 | $225 |
| $1,200 | 4 years | 19 | $760 | 12 | $760 |
Bonus days by seniority
| Seniority | Salary days | Example at $600 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 to under 3 years | 15 | $300 |
| 3 to under 10 years | 19 | $380 |
| 10 years or more | 21 | $420 |
Proration if you did not finish the year ($600 / 2 years)
| Months worked | Fraction | Aguinaldo |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | 12/12 | $300 |
| 9 | 9/12 | $225 |
| 6 | 6/12 | $150 |
| 3 | 3/12 | $75 |
Reading the result
Seniority sets the tier; the 6-month average sets the amount. Dismissal without just cause before December still pays the prorated bonus (e.g. $225 at $600, 2 years, 9 months). Domestic and dependent-relationship workers also qualify.
Gross estimate under the general Labor Code rule. It does not model withholdings or collective agreements; the exact base can vary by payroll. Verify with the Ministry of Labor or your employer.
FAQ
15 days (1–3 years), 19 days (3–10 years), and 21 days (10+ years). At $600 and 2 years: $300; at 5 years: $380; at 10 years: $420.
The ordinary salary average of the last 6 months. Regular commissions may count depending on payroll.
With dismissal without just cause you get the prorated amount: at $600, 2 years, and 9 months that is $225.
Yes. All dependent-relationship workers qualify, including domestic workers.
The base is the ordinary 6-month average; regular commissions may enter by payroll; sporadic overtime usually does not.