The commerce employees will receive in September the third increase of 1.9% stipulated in the collective agreement. Depending on the category, the salaries of the agreement can reach up to $1,373,514.
The settlement also includes a non-remunerative sum of $120,000, while the extraordinary bonus of $50,000 is no longer included in the September payment.
Commerce employees will receive the third increase of 1.9% in September
How much will commerce employees earn in September 2026
The scales of the Collective Labor Agreement 130/75 include the basic salary and the non-remunerative sum of $120,000.
The amounts correspond to the agreement values and do not include additional payments such as seniority, attendance bonuses, overtime, or cash handling.
Maintenance
A: $1,303,900
B: $1,307,292
C: $1,319,176
Administrative
A: $1,316,632
B: $1,321,729
C: $1,326,821
D: $1,342,103
E: $1,354,836
F: $1,373,514
Cashiers
A: $1,320,875
B: $1,326,821
C: $1,334,462
Auxiliary Staff
A: $1,320,875
B: $1,329,365
C: $1,357,383
Specialized Auxiliary
A: $1,331,067
B: $1,346,346
Salespeople
A: $1,320,875
B: $1,346,349
C: $1,354,836
D: $1,373,514
How much will commerce employees earn in September 2026
How the salary increase for commerce employees was applied
The FAECYS agreement established a total adjustment of 5.7%, divided into three non-cumulative increases of 1.9%.
July 2026: increase of 1.9%.
August 2026: increase of 1.9%.
September 2026: increase of 1.9%.
The calculation takes as a reference the basic salary of June 2026 plus the non-remunerative sums in effect at that time, which totaled $120,000.
How the salary increase for commerce employees was applied
What happened to the $50,000 bonus for commerce employees
The commerce employees also received an extraordinary bonus of $50,000, called Unique Non-Remunerative Sum – Review 2026.
July: $25,000.
August: $25,000.
Since the payment was already completed between July and August, the $50,000 will not be added to the settlements for September.
What will happen with the non-remunerative sum of $120,000
The non-remunerative sum of $120,000 will remain in effect for the quarter stipulated in the agreement.
What will happen with the non-remunerative sum of $120,000
Between December 2026 and May 2027, this amount will begin to be progressively incorporated into the basic salary at a rate of $20,000 per month.
This process modifies the composition of the salary, as part of the sum will transition from non-remunerative to remunerative.
This process modifies the composition of the salary
What additional payments can increase the salaries of commerce employees
The values of the agreement scale do not necessarily match the final amount received by each worker. The pay stub may include various additional payments depending on the category and employment situation.
Attendance Bonus: when the conditions set by the agreement are met.
Seniority: equivalent to 1% for each year worked and applies to both remunerative and non-remunerative amounts.
Overtime: when the corresponding workday is exceeded.
Cash Handling: for those who perform cashier duties.
Commissions or other bonuses: when applicable according to the activity or position.
For this reason, two commerce employees belonging to the same category may have different remuneration.
