Work & Salary calculators in Spain 2026
Whether you've just received a job offer or are calculating what a dismissal will cost your employer, these tools cover the full employment lifecycle. The net salary calculator shows what reaches your account after Social Security and IRPF. The severance pay calculator follows the Estatuto de los Trabajadores formula of 33 days per year of service, capped at 24 months. The employer cost calculator shows the real cost of a hire including the 29.9% employer Social Security quota.
Key 2026 figures: minimum wage is €1,184/month in 14 payments (€16,576/year). Employee Social Security is 6.35% (common contingencies 4.70% + unemployment 1.55% + training 0.10%). The maximum monthly contribution base is €4,909.50. The INSS (National Social Security Institute) and TGSS (Treasury of Social Security) manage these contributions.
Expat employees in Spain most commonly ask: how much net salary will I actually take home?, how does my dismissal compensation work?, or what is the real cost of my hire to my employer? The answers are governed by the Estatuto de los Trabajadores (RDL 2/2015) and the IRPF withholding tables under Ley 35/2006.
Regional collective agreements (convenios colectivos) often set higher minimums than national law. Use the collective agreement calculator to check your sector's minimum before accepting an offer.
All Work & Salary calculators
32 calculatorsNet Salary Calculator
What lands in your account after Social Security (6.35%) and IRPF.
Gross Salary Calculator
Convert your desired net into the equivalent gross with 2026 SS rates.
Severance Pay Calculator
33 days/year for unfair dismissal, capped at 24 monthly salaries.
Final Settlement Calculator
Finiquito on contract end: accrued holiday, proportional bonuses.
Overtime Pay Calculator
Overtime rates by contract type and collective agreement sector.
Hourly Wage Calculator
Convert annual or monthly salary into a real hourly rate.
Minimum Wage (SMI) Calculator
SMI updated to €1,184/month and its impact on contributions and IRPF.
Employer Cost Calculator
Total cost of hiring including the 29.9% employer Social Security quota.
Wage Garnishment Calculator
Non-attachable portion of salary under Art. 607 LEC based on SMI.
Notice Period Calculator
Mandatory notice days by contract type and length of service.
Leave of Absence Calculator
Duration and effects of voluntary and forced excedencia laboral.
Civil Servant Salary Calculator
2026 civil servant pay: base salary, trienios, and complements.
Extra Payment Calculator
Extra pay amount in 14-payment scheme or prorated across 12 months.
Flexible Remuneration Calculator
Real tax saving with meal vouchers, transport, or childcare benefits.
Salary Raise Calculator
New net after a gross raise, with recalculated IRPF withholding.
Multiple Employment Calculator
SS contributions and IRPF when you have two or more simultaneous employers.
Travel Allowance Calculator
IRPF-exempt daily allowances and per-km rate under AEAT 2026 tables.
Night Shift Bonus Calculator
Minimum night supplement: 25% on base salary for hours between 22:00–06:00.
Hazard Pay Calculator
Penosidad/peligrosidad supplement per collective agreement and category.
Reduced Hours Calculator
Salary and contributions impact of parental reduced hours (guarda legal).
Domestic Workers Contributions
Special SS contribution scheme for domestic employees since 2023.
Freelance IRPF Withholding
Autónomo invoice withholding: 15% standard or 7% for new starters.
Temporary Contract End Calculator
12 days/year compensation when a temporary contract is terminated early.
Average Salary Comparison
See where your salary sits vs the Spanish average by sector and region.
Variable & Bonus Calculator
Net you actually receive from a bonus: prorated SS and IRPF applied.
Sick Leave Pay Calculator
IT benefit and company supplement from day 1 to 365.
Partial Retirement Calculator
Compatibility of part-time contract with early pension drawing.
General Salary Bonuses Calculator
Transport, clothing, and other complements: exempt vs taxable thresholds.
Spain vs EU Salary Calculator
Compare your net pay against the equivalent in Germany, France, or Netherlands.
Corporate Freelancer Contributions
2026 contributions for autónomos societarios: minimum base and quotas.
Collective Agreement Salary Calculator
Minimum salary by professional category and sectoral agreement 2026.
Working Days Calculator
Working days and public holidays: national, regional, and local 2026.
What to watch out for
14 payments vs 12: the most common gross-to-net mistake
Spain's standard contract includes 14 monthly payments (12 + 2 bonuses in June and December). When comparing salary offers, always clarify whether the advertised gross is split across 12 or 14 payments. A €28,000/year salary paid in 14 gives you €2,000/month, not €2,333. The extra payment calculator shows the exact impact of proration.
Your IRPF withholding on your payslip is an estimate, not your final tax
The monthly IRPF retention on your payslip is the employer's best estimate of your annual tax liability. If your circumstances change mid-year (new baby, mortgage, freelance income on top), the final tax return will differ. The IRPF calculator helps you anticipate the result before April.
Unfair dismissal of permanent employees costs over twice as much as temporary
An unfair dismissal of a permanent employee costs 33 days of salary per year of service, capped at 24 months total (Art. 56 Estatuto de los Trabajadores). A temporary contract expiry generates no compensation — but early termination costs 12 days/year. The severance calculator applies the correct regime for your contract type.
Flexible remuneration cuts IRPF without reducing your official gross salary
In-kind benefits like meal vouchers (up to €11/day), transport (up to €136.36/month), and childcare (up to €1,000/year) are IRPF-exempt within their limits. For a €30,000 salary, maximising flexible remuneration can add €600–€1,200 net per year at no extra cost to the employer.
The maximum SS contribution base caps your deductions even if your salary is higher
In 2026 the maximum monthly contribution base is €4,909.50. If your gross salary exceeds this, neither you nor your employer contributes on the excess — but it also generates no additional benefits. This means the gross-to-net gap is narrower at higher salaries than the simple formula would suggest.
Key 2026 figures
Employee SS contributions 2026
Contribution ceilings
Frequently asked questions
How much net salary do I get from a €2,500 gross monthly salary in Spain in 2026?
For a single person with no dependants in Madrid, a €2,500 gross/month yields approximately €1,960–€1,990 net after deducting 6.35% SS and the applicable IRPF withholding. The exact figure depends on your personal situation and Autonomous Community. Use the net salary calculator with your actual data.
How much severance pay am I owed after 8 years with an indefinite contract?
If the dismissal is unfair (improcedente), you are owed 33 days of salary per year, capped at 24 monthly salaries. For 8 years and a €30,000 gross salary, that's approximately €21,973. Procedente dismissal pays only 20 days/year. Use the severance calculator for your exact figures.
How much does it cost a company to hire someone on €2,000 gross per month in Spain?
The real employer cost exceeds €2,598/month for a €2,000 gross employee. The employer SS quota adds approximately 29.9% on top of gross (common contingencies 23.6%, unemployment 5.5%, FOGASA 0.2%, training 0.6%). The employer cost calculator itemises every component.
What is the minimum wage (SMI) in Spain in 2026?
The SMI is €1,184/month in 14 payments, equivalent to €16,576 per year. This covers all sectors unless the applicable collective agreement sets a higher minimum for that professional category.
Can I work as an employee and be self-employed (autónomo) at the same time in Spain?
Yes, this is called pluriactividad and is entirely legal. You contribute to both the General Regime (employer contributions) and RETA (self-employed contributions). If your joint contributions exceed certain annual limits, you can claim a partial refund from the INSS. The pluriempleo calculator computes the contribution ceiling and potential reimbursement.
How much does sick leave pay in Spain from day 1 in 2026?
Days 1–3 are typically unpaid by the employer (unless the collective agreement says otherwise). Days 4–15: the employer pays 60% of the regulatory base. From day 16 onward: INSS pays 60% up to day 20 and 75% from day 21 until the maximum of 365 days. Many collective agreements require the company to top up to 100%.
Are meal vouchers and transport benefits tax-free for employees in Spain?
Within their legal limits, yes. Meal vouchers are IRPF-exempt up to €11/working day. Transport cards or commuter benefits are exempt up to €136.36/month. Childcare vouchers are exempt up to €1,000/year per child. These are classic flexible remuneration products that save both employee and employer money.
What happens to my Social Security contributions when I exceed the maximum base?
If your monthly gross salary exceeds €4,909.50 in 2026, you (and your employer) only contribute on that maximum base — the excess is not subject to SS contributions. However, this also means the excess generates no additional entitlement to benefits (higher pension, higher IT benefit, etc.).