Vice President of Uruguay Salary

Benefits

• ✓Representation expenses of $218,462 monthly [citation:3][citation:15]
• ✓Parliamentary secretary allowance of $235,893 monthly [citation:15]
• ✓Political sector allowance of $56,859 monthly [citation:15]
• ✓Mobile phone service allowance of $4,627 monthly [citation:15]
• ✓Official residence provided by the state
• ✓State-provided security detail
• ✓Official vehicle with driver
• ✓Health insurance coverage through state programs
• ✓Pension contributions under applicable state scheme
• ✓Diplomatic privileges for international engagements

Allowances

• •Representation expenses of $218,462 monthly [citation:3][citation:15]
• •Parliamentary secretary allowance of $235,893 monthly [citation:15]
• •Political sector allowance of $56,859 monthly [citation:15]
• •Mobile phone service allowance of $4,627 monthly [citation:15]

Bonuses

• ★Annual bonus (aguinaldo) included in salary calculations [citation:8]

Other Compensation

• +Severance payment (prestación por cese) similar to unemployment insurance upon leaving office, as established by 2026 legislation [citation:9]

Description

The Vice President of Uruguay serves as the second-highest executive officer and is first in the line of presidential succession. The Vice President is elected on the same ticket as the President for a five-year term. Carolina Cosse has served as Vice President since March 1, 2025, under President Yamandú Orsi. The Vice President also serves as President of the Senate and President of the General Assembly [citation:6][citation:11]. The role involves supporting the President's agenda, presiding over the Senate, and representing the administration at official functions.

Key Duties

• Preside over the Chamber of Senators and the General Assembly [citation:11]
• Replace the President in case of temporary or absolute absence
• Assume the Presidency if the President's absence is permanent
• Support the President in executing the duties of the executive branch
• Represent the administration at official functions and diplomatic events
• Undertake special assignments and policy initiatives at the President's direction
• Coordinate with government ministries and agencies on policy implementation
• Participate in Cabinet meetings and National Security Council sessions
• Maintain a presence in the National Congress to support legislative initiatives
• Provide advice and counsel to the President on key policy matters

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the continuity of government as the immediate successor to the President
• Presiding over the Senate and maintaining order during legislative sessions
• Advancing the President's policy agenda in the legislative branch
• Representing Uruguay in international engagements when designated
• Supporting the President's national security and foreign policy objectives
• Maintaining the trust and confidence of the President

Qualifications

• Uruguayan citizenship
• Must be at least 35 years of age
• Must be a natural citizen or a legal citizen for at least seven years
• Must be in full exercise of citizenship rights
• Must not have been convicted of a crime
• Must be elected on the same ticket as the President
• Must not be disqualified by any other constitutional provision

Eligibility

• Must be a Uruguayan citizen
• Must be at least 35 years of age
• Must be in full exercise of citizenship rights
• Must be elected on the same ticket as the President
• Must not have been convicted of a crime
• Must not be disqualified under the Constitution

Education

There are no constitutional educational requirements for the Vice President of Uruguay. In practice, all recent Vice Presidents have held university degrees, often in law, economics, or public affairs. Current Vice President Carolina Cosse is an engineer and former Mayor of Montevideo. Higher education is expected but not a formal legal prerequisite for the office.

Experience

The Vice President typically has extensive experience in government, politics, or public service. Most recent Vice Presidents have served as senators, ministers, or in senior executive branch positions before assuming the office. Carolina Cosse served as Mayor of Montevideo from 2020 to 2024 before becoming Vice President. Presidential candidates often select running mates with complementary experience to balance the ticket.

How to Become

1) Meet the constitutional eligibility requirements: be a Uruguayan citizen, at least 35 years old, and in full exercise of citizenship rights. 2) Build a career in public service, government, politics, or a relevant professional field. 3) Gain prominence within a major political party through service, advocacy, or governance. 4) Be selected by a presidential nominee as their running mate. 5) Win the general election as part of a presidential ticket. 6) Take the oath of office on March 1 following the election.

Selection Process

1) Presidential candidates from major parties select a running mate for the Vice Presidency. 2) The party convention formally nominates the Vice Presidential candidate. 3) The candidates campaign alongside the presidential nominee in the general election. 4) The ticket that receives an absolute majority of votes is elected. 5) If no ticket wins an absolute majority, a runoff election is held between the top two tickets. 6) The Vice President-elect is sworn into office on March 1 following the election.