Minimum wage in Spain, 2026
The minimum wage in Spain is €1,221 a month from 1 January 2026. Full time, that leaves about €1,142 per payment (14 a year) after tax.
Minimum wage before and after tax
| Hours | Gross a month | Gross a year | Take-home per payment (14 a year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full time, 14 payments a year | €1,221 | €17,094 | €1,142 |
Single worker, 2026 tax rules, Madrid; 14 payments a year. Calculate any salary.
How much of it you keep
On the full-time minimum wage, about €1,111 a year (6.5%) goes to income tax and social security.
Earning more than the minimum wage
| Pay | Gross a year | Take-home a year | Take-home per payment (14 a year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage | €17,094 | €15,983 | €1,142 |
| 1.25× the minimum wage | €21,368 | €17,536 | €1,253 |
| 1.5× the minimum wage | €25,641 | €20,509 | €1,465 |
| 2× the minimum wage | €34,188 | €26,279 | €1,877 |
| 3× the minimum wage | €51,282 | €36,959 | €2,640 |
Full time, single, 2026 rules. As pay rises, a larger share goes in tax: at twice the minimum wage you keep 76.9% of gross pay, against 93.5% at the minimum wage.
The minimum wage and average pay
A full-time minimum wage is about 51% of the average salary in Spain, which was €33,827 in 2024. After tax, the average salary leaves about €1,860 per payment (14 a year). Average salary after tax.
What changes next
The 2027 minimum wage has not been set yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Spain in 2026?
€1,221 a month from 1 January 2026. Full time that is €17,094 a year in 14 payments.
How much is the minimum wage after tax in Spain?
About €1,142 per payment (14 a year) (€15,983 a year) for a single full-time worker, using the 2026 tax rules.
How much tax do you pay on the minimum wage in Spain?
On the full-time minimum wage about €1,111 a year goes to income tax and social security, 6.5% of gross pay, using the 2026 rules for a single worker.
Will the minimum wage go up in 2027?
The 2027 minimum wage has not been set yet.
Sources: BOE: Real Decreto 126/2026 (minimum wage 2026). Average pay: average salary in Spain.