# Employee cost in Spain

> Enter the gross salary and see what an employer pays in Spain on top of it in 2026.

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## What an employer pays in Spain

On top of gross pay, the employer pays about 32.15% in contributions.

- **Common contingencies**: 23.6%
- **Unemployment (permanent)**: 5.5%
- **Work accidents and occupational illness (AT/EP)**: 1.5%
- **Wage guarantee fund (FOGASA)**: 0.2%
- **Vocational training**: 0.6%
- **Intergenerational Equity Mechanism (MEI)**: 0.75%

General Scheme, 2026. The contribution base runs from €1,424.40 to €5,101.20 a month (groups 4–7). The accident rate (AT/EP) depends on the company's activity code: enter yours if you know it.

## An example

- **Gross salary**: €30,000 a year
- **Employer contributions**: €9,645
- **Total cost to the employer**: €39,645 a year · €3,304 a month

## What the payslip doesn't show

- Recruiting and onboarding time.
- Equipment, licences and space.
- Training and benefits.
- Paid leave and sick days.

## FAQ

**How much does an employee cost in Spain?**
With a gross salary of €30,000, about €39,645 a year: 32.15% on top of gross pay.

**Is there a contribution cap in Spain?**
Yes: the contribution base is capped at €5,101.20 a month in 2026, with a small solidarity contribution above it.

## Sources (checked 2026-10-15)

- [Spain: official rates and caps](https://www.seg-social.es/wps/portal/wss/internet/Trabajadores/CotizacionRecaudacionTrabajadores/36537)

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