The recent construction sector salary increase represents a significant advance in the working conditions of professionals in this sector. This increase, which responds to the need to adjust salaries compared to the accumulated inflation of the previous yearhas a direct impact on various job categories, demonstrating the joint effort of the UOCRA, CAMARCO and FAEC to adapt to the economic conditions of the country and the sector.
The agreement, in force since the beginning of the year, contemplates an increase of 20% on basic salaries registered until December 31, 2023.
In addition to establishing a salary increase, the agreement includes a commitment to constant monitoring of economic and sector variables, thus ensuring continuous adaptation to market fluctuations and their socioeconomic consequences.
It is essential to highlight that this agreement is valid until January 31, 2024, indicating the parties’ willingness for future reviews in a context of economic volatility and high inflation.
According to the document, the 20% increase will be reflected in the salaries of the categories: specialized officer, officer, half officer, assistant and watchman:
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Specialized officer (Basic hour: $2,257)
Specialized officer (Basic) + (Unfavorable Zone B) = $2,505
Specialized officer (Basic) + (Unfavorable Zone C) = $3,464
Specialized officer (Basic) + (Unfavorable Southern Zone) = $4,513
- Official (Basic hour: $1,923)
Specialized officer (Basic) + (Unfavorable zone B) = $2,136
Specialized officer (Basic) + (Unfavorable Zone C) = $3,236
Specialized officer (Basic) + (Unfavorable Southern Zone) = $3,864
- Official medium (Basic hour: $1,773)
Specialized officer (Basic) + (Unfavorable zone B) = $1,965
Specialized officer (Basic) + (Unfavorable Zone C) = $3,115
Specialized officer (Basic) + (Unfavorable Southern Zone) = $3,546
- Assistant (Basic hour: $1,628)
Specialized officer (Basic) + (Unfavorable Zone B) = $1,815
Specialized officer (Basic) + (Unfavorable Zone C) = $3,017
Specialized officer (Basic) + (Unfavorable Southern Zone) = $3,256
- Sereno (Basic month: $295,316
Specialized officer (Basic) + (Unfavorable Zone B) = $329,008
Specialized officer (Basic) + (Unfavorable Zone C) = $ 493,727
Specialized officer (Basic) + (Unfavorable Southern Zone) = $590,659
Source: Ambito