Minimum wage in Spain 2026: gross and net
What the minimum wage pays a month and an hour, before and after tax and social security.
€15,628 net a year, single, 2026 rules. Try other salaries in the calculator below.
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The minimum wage in Spain in 2026: €1,221 a month
The minimum wage in Spain is €1,221 a month since January 2026, paid 14 times a year. After income tax and social security about €1,116 a month is left (€15,628 a year).
The minimum wage, before and after tax
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Gross a month | €1,221.00 |
| Net a month | €1,116.31 |
| Net a year | €15,628 |
| Net per paid hour | €7.51 |
| Net per hour worked | €8.46 |
Source: Eurostat (earn_mw_cur), July 2026: SMI in 14 payments a year.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Spain in 2026?
€1,221 a month: about €1,221 gross a month for a full-time job.
How much is the minimum wage after tax?
About €1,116 net a month for a single person without children (€15,628 a year).
How much is it per hour after tax?
About €7.51 net per paid hour, and €8.46 for each hour actually worked.
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