Spain Salary Calculator
Spain taxes income (IRPF) on a combined state-and-regional scale from about 19% to 49%, with salaries usually paid over 14 instalments. Incoming workers may qualify for the Beckham Law, a flat 24% rate on Spanish employment income.
Example: €30,000 gross in Spain
A 14-payment employee salary, 2026 rates — computed by the Saldora API.
Net annual
€23,156
Net monthly
€1,654
Income tax
€4,940
Effective rate
22.8%
How salary tax works in Spain
- IRPF: combined state + regional, ≈ 19% to 49%
- Social security ≈ 6.4% employee share
- Paid in 14 instalments in most collective agreements
- Beckham Law: flat 24% for qualifying new residents
- Autónomo mode models monthly social-security quotas and VAT
Just moved to Spain for a job? The Beckham Law's flat 24% often beats the progressive scale for higher earners — compare both in the calculator.
Spain salary tax — frequently asked questions
What is the Beckham Law?
It's a special regime that lets qualifying new residents pay a flat 24% on Spanish employment income (up to a threshold) instead of the progressive IRPF scale. Choose it in the calculator to compare.
Is the Spanish regional tax included?
IRPF combines a state and a regional component. The calculator uses a representative combined scale; exact per-region rates are on our roadmap. The result is a close estimate, clearly labelled as such.
Can it calculate autónomo (self-employed) tax?
Yes — Freelancer mode models the monthly social-security quota, income tax and VAT for autónomos.
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Estimates based on publicly available 2026 tax rules for Spain. For informational purposes only — not tax advice. Consult a qualified tax advisor for your specific situation.