Salary calculator for Spain
Gross to net and net to gross in Spain, with 2026 contributions, income tax and employer cost.
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Popular questions
How much is my salary after tax in Spain?
Type your gross salary into the calculator above and you get the net amount straight away. For example, 30,000 EUR per year leaves about 23,124 EUR per year after contributions and income tax.
How do I calculate net salary from gross in Spain?
Start from the gross salary, subtract the employee contributions and then the income tax. With 30,000 EUR per year, contributions are 1,950 EUR and tax is 4,926 EUR, so the net pay is 23,124 EUR.
What gross salary do I need for 23,000 EUR net in Spain?
To take home 23,000 EUR per year you need a gross salary of about 29,811 EUR. Switch the calculator to Net to gross to try any other amount.
How much does an employee cost the employer in Spain?
A gross salary of 30,000 EUR per year costs the employer about 39,645 EUR in total, including the employer contributions.
How salary is calculated in Spain
In Spain salaries are discussed as an annual gross figure, often paid in 14 instalments. Social security costs the employee only about 6.5%, so income tax (IRPF) is the main deduction. The calculator uses the official withholding method with the general state and standard regional scale. Regions such as Madrid or Catalonia can end up a few points lower or higher.
- Employee social security 6.5% (incl. MEI 0.15%), up to 5,101.20 EUR per month.
- IRPF scale (state plus standard regional): 19%, 24%, 30%, 37%, 45% and 47%.
- Personal minimum 5,550 EUR, general deductible expenses 2,000 EUR and a reduction for lower work income.
- Employer social security around 32%.
Examples for 2026
Amounts per year, rounded to whole units.
| Gross | Contributions | Income tax | Net | Employer cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22,000 EUR | 1,430 EUR | 2,780 EUR | 17,790 EUR | 29,073 EUR |
| 30,000 EUR | 1,950 EUR | 4,926 EUR | 23,124 EUR | 39,645 EUR |
| 45,000 EUR | 2,925 EUR | 9,475 EUR | 32,600 EUR | 59,468 EUR |
Minimum wage
The minimum wage (SMI) for 2026 is 1,221 EUR x 14 payments, or 17,094 EUR per year.
Frequently asked questions
How much is 30,000 EUR gross in net in Spain?
In Spain, a gross salary of 30,000 EUR per year gives a net (take-home) pay of about 23,124 EUR per year in 2026. The employee pays 1,950 EUR in contributions and 4,926 EUR in income tax, and the total employer cost is about 39,645 EUR.
How is income tax calculated in Spain in 2026?
Employee social security 6.5% (incl. MEI 0.15%), up to 5,101.20 EUR per month. IRPF scale (state plus standard regional): 19%, 24%, 30%, 37%, 45% and 47%. Personal minimum 5,550 EUR, general deductible expenses 2,000 EUR and a reduction for lower work income. Employer social security around 32%.
What is the minimum wage in Spain in 2026?
The minimum wage (SMI) for 2026 is 1,221 EUR x 14 payments, or 17,094 EUR per year.
What does the calculator not include?
Regional scales, children and family allowances, the Basque Country and Navarre, the solidarity contribution and year-end regularisation are not included.
Is this an official calculation?
No. It is an informational estimate based on the 2026 parameters published by the official sources listed on this page. Your payslip can differ because of personal circumstances, so check important decisions with your employer, an accountant or the tax authority.
Sources and disclaimer
These results are an informational estimate. We use the 2026 rates and thresholds published by the institutions listed below and check them whenever the rules change. The calculator covers a standard full-time employee. Regional scales, children and family allowances, the Basque Country and Navarre, the solidarity contribution and year-end regularisation are not included.