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🇪🇸2026 Rates

Employer Cost Calculator

Calculate the total cost to employ someone in Spain. See employer contributions for social security, pension, and other mandatory costs.

Employment Details

Enter the gross salary and additional costs

E.g., training, equipment, benefits

Spain Employer Rates 2026

General contingencies:23.60%
Unemployment:5.50%
MEI (2026):0.75%
Total employer rate:~32.1%

Total Employment Cost

What it costs to employ someone (2026)

46.253 €
total annual cost to employer
Gross Salary35.000 €
General Contingencies+8260 €
Unemployment Insurance+1925 €
Training (FP)+210 €
MEI (Intergenerational)+263 €
FOGASA+70 €
Accident Insurance+525 €
Total Social Security (Employer)11.253 €
Total Annual Cost46.253 €
Monthly Cost (×14)
3304 €
Overhead %
32.1%

Note: Social security contributions are capped at the maximum contribution base of €59,100/year (€4925/month). Actual accident insurance rates vary by sector (IT-1).

What's Included in Employment Costs?

Understanding the full cost of hiring in Spain

Gross Salary

The agreed salary before any deductions. This is what the employee sees.

Social Security

Employer contributions to pension, healthcare, unemployment, and other insurance.

Additional Costs

Holiday allowance, pension contributions, and any other mandatory payments.