Key Facts: Spain Wages
- Country
- Spain (ESP)
- Continent
- Europe
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Minimum Wage
- €7.96 /hr ($9.14 USD)
- Average Gross Monthly Salary
- €2,450 /month
- Average Gross Annual Salary
- €29,400 /year
- Median Individual Income
- €22,000 /year
- Standard Work Week
- 40 hours
- Data Source
- Ministerio de Trabajo y Economía Social
- Last Updated
- 2026-03-02
Spain — Average Salary & Wages
Euro (EUR) Data verified Jan 2026 Sources
The average salary in Spain is
€29,400 a year
But half of all workers earn less than €22,000 .
The average is lifted by bonuses and high earners. Most workers earn less than that.
The minimum wage in Spain is €7.96/hr ($9.14 USD) as of 2026. The average gross monthly salary is €2,450 ($2,813.83 USD). The median monthly income is €1,833.33 ($2,105.59 USD).
The Numbers
Spain's minimum wage is among the highest for Europe, ranking #15 out of 40 countries with statutory minimum wages. Over the past 8 years, the minimum wage has increased by 66% in nominal terms. The standard work week is 40 hours.
Average gross annual salary for full-time workers based on the Encuesta Anual de Estructura Salarial. Net estimated after IRPF (income tax) and social security contributions. Spain uses a progressive tax system with rates from 19% to 47%.
Wage Breakdown
- Hourly
- €7.96
- Monthly
- €1,221Gross monthly SMI for 14 payments/year (includes two extra payments for summer and Christmas)
- Annual
- €17,094€1,221/month x 14 payments/year
The Salario Mínimo Interprofesional (SMI) is set annually by the government after consultation with social partners. 3.1% increase over 2025, effective retroactively from Jan 1 per Feb 18 Royal Decree. Spain pays 14 monthly installments per year (12 regular + 2 extra payments). Hourly rate calculated based on 40 hrs/week and 1,826 effective working hours per year. The SMI applies to all workers regardless of sector, age, or gender.
What It Buys
• PPP ADJUSTED
In Spain, the minimum wage has the purchasing power of $14.21/hr in the United States, adjusted for local cost of living using the World Bank PPP conversion factor.
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At minimum wage, a full-time worker in Spain earns €1,221/mo. That is 50% of the average gross salary.
- Monthly (full-time)
- €1,221 at min. wage
- Share of avg. salary
- 50% gross, before tax
- USD equivalent
- $1,402.32/mo monthly
- Nominal growth
- +66% since 2018
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Minimum Wage Trend
Since 2018, the minimum wage has grown +66% in nominal terms.
Where It Varies
Autonomous communities & Autonomous cities · 19 regions
7 more autonomous communities & autonomous cities
Work Week
- Standard
- 40 hrs/wk
- Maximum
- 48 hrs/wk
Standard workweek is 40 hours (Workers' Statute, Article 34). Maximum 80 hours of overtime per year. Overtime compensation is set by collective agreement or individual contract, with a minimum of regular hourly rate or equivalent time off. EU Working Time Directive caps average weekly hours at 48.
How It Compares
How Spain Compares
| Metric | Spain | Europe Avg. | Europe Highest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min. wage (USD equiv.) | $9.14/hr | $8.51/hr | $18.24/hr (Jersey) |
| Avg. salary (USD equiv.) | $2,813.83/mo | $3,249.38/mo | $9,628.44/mo (Switzerland) |
Countries with Similar Minimum Wages
| Country | Min. Wage /hr (USD) |
|---|---|
| Andorra | $9.59 |
| British Virgin Islands | $8.50 |
| Slovenia | $9.82 |
| Poland | $8.36 |
| Lithuania | $8.10 |
| Spain | $9.14 |
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What is the minimum wage in Spain?
The minimum wage in Spain is €7.96/hr (approximately $9.14 USD), effective since 2026-01-01. The Salario Mínimo Interprofesional (SMI) is set annually by the government after consultation with social partners. 3.1% increase over 2025, effective retroactively from Jan 1 per Feb 18 Royal Decree. Spain pays 14 monthly installments per year (12 regular + 2 extra payments). Hourly rate calculated based on 40 hrs/week and 1,826 effective working hours per year. The SMI applies to all workers regardless of sector, age, or gender.
What is the average salary in Spain?
The average gross monthly salary in Spain is €2,450 (approximately $2,813.83 USD). Average gross annual salary for full-time workers based on the Encuesta Anual de Estructura Salarial. Net estimated after IRPF (income tax) and social security contributions. Spain uses a progressive tax system with rates from 19% to 47%. Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE) (2025).
How many hours is the standard work week in Spain?
The standard work week in Spain is 40 hours, with a legal maximum of 48 hours. Standard workweek is 40 hours (Workers' Statute, Article 34). Maximum 80 hours of overtime per year. Overtime compensation is set by collective agreement or individual contract, with a minimum of regular hourly rate or equivalent time off. EU Working Time Directive caps average weekly hours at 48.
How has the minimum wage in Spain changed over time?
The minimum wage in Spain has changed as follows: €735.90 in 2018, €900 in 2019, €950 in 2020, €950 in 2021, €1,000 in 2022, €1,080 in 2023, €1,134 in 2024, €1,184 in 2025, €1,221 in 2026. This represents 9 recorded adjustments.
What is the minimum wage in Spain in USD?
The minimum wage in Spain converts to approximately $9.14/hr in US dollars, based on current exchange rates. Actual purchasing power may differ due to local cost of living.
What is the average salary in Spain in USD?
The average gross monthly salary in Spain is approximately $2,813.83 per month in US dollars, based on current exchange rates. Actual purchasing power may differ due to local cost of living.
How does Spain's minimum wage compare to the Europe average?
Spain's minimum wage ranks #15 out of 40 countries with statutory minimum wages in Europe, placing it above the median for Europe.
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