The fourteenth salary, a benefit owed to all workers in a dependent relationship in Ecuador, provides an additional payment equivalent to the unified basic salary, which is set at $482 for 2026. This remuneration is particularly meant to assist workers with education-related expenses at the start of the academic year, resulting in staggered distribution across different regions of the country.

Originally established in 1968, the payment is disbursed at different times based on location: regions such as the Sierra and Oriente receive it in August, while those on the Coast and Galapagos get it in March. Currently, workers in the Coast and Galapagos regions are approaching the deadline to receive this payment, which is to be made by March 15, totaling $482 this year.

Employees who have worked for one year or more are eligible for the full amount, while those with shorter tenure will receive a prorated payment. This benefit underscores the government's commitment to supporting workers' financial well-being, particularly during the educational funding period, illustrating the importance of regional considerations in the application of labor laws in Ecuador.