Salaries by job in Spain 2026: gross and net
Typical monthly pay for the main kinds of job, before and after tax and social security, from official earnings data.
Typical gross pay a month in 2026 for the main kinds of job, from the lowest-paid to the highest-paid. Your own salary and situation: in the calculator below.
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Pay by kind of job in Spain 2026
Pay differs most by the kind of work. The table shows the typical gross pay a month of each main group of the international ISCO classification, and what is left after income tax and social security.
Typical pay a month by kind of job
| Kind of job | Gross a month | Net a month | Compared with all |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managers | €5,177 | €3,480 | +119% |
| Professionals: engineers, doctors, teachers, IT specialists, lawyers | €3,705 | €2,618 | +57% |
| Technicians and associate professionals | €2,649 | €1,983 | +12% |
| Office and administrative staff | €2,410 | €1,827 | +2% |
| Machine operators, assemblers and drivers | €2,280 | €1,742 | −4% |
| Skilled trades: construction, electricians, mechanics | €2,276 | €1,739 | −4% |
| Service and sales: shops, restaurants, care, security | €1,730 | €1,381 | −27% |
| Farming, forestry and fishing | €1,692 | €1,356 | −28% |
| Elementary jobs: cleaners, helpers, labourers | €1,638 | €1,318 | −31% |
| All employees (median) | €2,363 | €1,796 | 0% |
Typical gross pay: the 2026 national median, €2,363 a month, times how much each group earns compared with all employees (median monthly earnings, ILOSTAT, 2025). Net pay: single, aged 35, no children, 14 salaries a year. Pay varies widely inside each group by experience, sector and region.
Frequently asked questions
Which jobs pay the most in Spain?
Managers: typically €5,177 gross a month, €3,480 net.
Which jobs pay the least in Spain?
Elementary jobs: typically €1,638 gross a month, €1,318 net.
Rules and official sources: see “Rules applied (2026)” in the calculator. Last checked: October 2026. Estimates for information, not financial advice.
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