Estimate employee Social Security contributions in Spain — 6.5% of salary within the 2026 contribution base limits.
Spanish employees contribute roughly 6.5% of salary to Social Security. Contributions are calculated on a base with a floor and ceiling: for 2026, the monthly base runs from €1,381.20 to €5,101.20 (€16,574.40 to €61,214.40 annually) — earnings below the floor are treated as the floor, earnings above the ceiling are capped at the ceiling.
Illustrative estimate only, using simplified/rounded 2026 Spanish tax figures (Madrid regional rates as a representative example) — not tax advice. Rates vary by Comunidad Autónoma. Always confirm with the Agencia Tributaria or a licensed tax advisor.