🇪🇸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
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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.