Got a job offer in Spain quoting €30,000 a year, or comparing salaries before a move? In Spain salaries are almost always advertised as gross annual pay (salario bruto), and what lands in your account depends on two deductions: Social Security and IRPF income tax. Here is exactly what €30,000 gross becomes in 2026, plus a table so you can place your own salary.
Breakdown: €30,000 gross → net in 2026
Take the most common case: a single person, no children, on a permanent contract. With €30,000 gross per year in 2026, the deductions are roughly:
Indicative figures. The exact IRPF withholding is set by the employer using the AEAT tables, so it can vary ±1–2 points with your circumstances. Note the difference between 12 and 14 payments: the annual total is the same, but with 14 payments two months include an extra payment (paga extra).
Full gross-to-net table for Spain 2026
So you can compare your own salary band, here is an indicative table for a single person with no children in 2026:
| Gross/year | Gross/month | SS (employee) | IRPF (est.) | Net/month (12p) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| €15,000 | €1,250 | −€81 | ≈2% | ≈ €1,146 |
| €18,000 | €1,500 | −€97 | ≈7% | ≈ €1,298 |
| €20,000 | €1,667 | −€108 | ≈10% | ≈ €1,392 |
| €25,000 | €2,083 | −€135 | ≈13% | ≈ €1,674 |
| €30,000 | €2,500 | −€162 | ≈15% | ≈ €1,963 |
| €35,000 | €2,917 | −€189 | ≈18% | ≈ €2,215 |
| €40,000 | €3,333 | −€216 | ≈21% | ≈ €2,460 |
| €50,000 | €4,167 | −€270 | ≈26% | ≈ €2,870 |
| €60,000 | €5,000 | −€292* | ≈31% | ≈ €3,258 |
| €80,000 | €6,667 | −€292* | ≈37% | ≈ €3,912 |
* The maximum Social Security contribution base in 2026 is capped (~€4,720/month); above it, the employee contribution stops rising.
How children change your net pay
Dependent children raise the personal and family minimum that is free of tax, which lowers your IRPF withholding and increases your take-home pay. The effect is bigger with more children, younger children, and a partner who earns little or nothing. On €30,000, a couple with two young children can keep noticeably more than the single-no-children figure above.
What IRPF actually is
IRPF (Impuesto sobre la Renta de las Personas Físicas) is Spain’s personal income tax. Your employer withholds an estimated amount each month and pays it to the tax agency on your behalf; the annual tax return (declaración de la renta) the following spring reconciles it, refunding you if too much was withheld or charging the difference if too little. It is progressive, applied in brackets from 19% up to 47%, so a higher salary is taxed at a higher effective rate — never a flat percentage.
What it costs your employer
The €30,000 on your contract is not the full cost of employing you. On top of your gross salary, the employer pays its own Social Security contribution — roughly 30–32% of gross — so a €30,000 salary costs the company around €39,000–€40,000 a year. This is worth knowing when negotiating: a small raise costs your employer more than the headline figure.
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Net Salary Calculator →Frequently asked questions
What is the net for €30,000 gross in Spain?
Roughly €23,500 net/year for a single person with no children — about €1,960/month (12 payments) or €1,680/month (14 payments).
How much IRPF on €30,000?
An effective withholding of around 15% (≈€4,500/year) for a single person with no children. IRPF is progressive, not flat.
How much Social Security?
About 6.47% of gross for the employee, ≈€1,940/year — separate from the larger employer contribution.
Net for €25,000 gross?
Roughly €1,670/month net (12 payments), effective IRPF around 13%.
Net for €40,000 gross?
Roughly €2,460/month net (12 payments), effective IRPF around 21%.
Do children change the net much?
Yes — dependent children lower your IRPF withholding and raise your net, more so with younger children and a low-earning partner.