Average salaries in Spain

To assess the standard of living in a country, it is necessary to take into account the income of the population, taxes, insurance premiums, the cost of living, food, medical services, and education. In Spain 80% working citizens receive a salary from 900 € to 1300 €... Provision with labor depends on the profession, the level of language proficiency and the qualifications of the employee, and the salary depends on the region.

Economic situation and incomes of the population today

Spain is developed industrially. It produces parts and mechanisms for automotive technology, production processes, machine tools and conveyors. The country possesses a number of world-famous brands in clothing, footwear, and accessories. The chemical industry is flourishing here, and the field of biotechnology is developing.

The economy is undergoing a revival. Since 2016 on 34% the share of exports of high-tech products increased, which intensified the work of ports, logistics services, and transport communications.

In terms of employment, tourism and the service sector are in first place. This is followed by industry, construction, and the agricultural sector. The net per capita income is 1,600 euros per month.

Salary per month by occupation in 2021

The demand for qualified personnel is currently low in the country. Provided that they are fluent in Spanish, specialists in the field of engineering, medicine, architecture, education are in demand.

Income in Spain by profession

Minimum

Low salaries are more often received by low-skilled employees. So, the minimum salary, which does not exceed € 500, is earned by waiters from fast food restaurants - from 100 to 150 € per weekwhile maids and nannies earn from 13 € per hour... Students, trainees, clerks, couriers can count on 100€ per week for employment from 4 hours per shift.

Average

In the absence of overtime work and the presence of a full social package, a budget employee can count on a salary 1800 €... The service sector is paid from 150 euros in Week. The average salary in Spain is 1600 €.

Average starting salary (including for foreigners)

Migrants in ancillary jobs receive at the initial stage from 500 to 800 €. This amount depends on the knowledge of the language and qualifications in the same construction field. Professional welder, bricklayer, carpenter earn no less 1000 € with official employment.

University graduates at the start of their careers can earn from 800 € per month.

Maximum

Income in 2000€ considered worthy. Highly paid for the work of architects, professional builders, project managers, IT specialists, engineers. The salary of a certified bioengineer is from 3000 to 3600 euros.

Labor remuneration by city and region

The industrial regions of Spain are more developed.

• In large regions (Madrid, Basque Country, Navarra), economic growth is most noticeable. The average factory worker earns from € 1100 to 1800 per month.
• Tourism zones and agricultural regions are less well-off in monetary terms. Of these, Catalonia stands out sharply, making money on its cultural and historical heritage. It ranks 4th in the ranking of wealthy regions. Local guide, chef or bartender gets on 50% more than the average earnings in the service sector in the country. To work here, it is important to know the history of the region, to be fluent in the language and traditions.
• Farming brings income to the people of Andalusia (1400 €), Extremadura (1450 €), Melilla (1500 €). Since 2017, wages in agriculture have continued to grow steadily.
• Barcelona should be considered separately. It is the first industrial center in Western Europe, as well as a major resort, port and transport hub in Spain. Developed textile, chemical, pharmaceutical, mechanical engineering and digital production. Car assembly plants of CEAT (Volkswagen), Renault, Peugeot, Ford operate in Barcelona. The average salary of an engineer is 2800 euros, foremen - 2150. Administrative staff receives from € 3000 per month.
• 7 largest universities in the country are collected in Catalonia. Applicants from all over the world compete for places at Barcelona universities. The teaching staff is carefully selected. Salaries reach 3000 €... Students are given the opportunity to earn extra money up to 20 hours a week.

Payroll taxes

Taxation in Spain has a number of features. There are three levels:

• state: for income of individuals and legal entities (IRPF), value added (IVA), enterprise activities (IS);
• regional: for economic transactions (OS), transfer of ownership (ITP), legal documents (AJD);
• local: from individuals to real estate (IBI), motor vehicles (IVTM), to economic activities (IAE) construction and engineering works (ICIO), urban land value gains (IIVTNU).

Income tax

Charged from each citizen and resident of the country once a year after filling out a tax return. The amount of the deduction depends on a number of factors. Consider:

• family composition;
• amount of children;
• availability of mortgage payments;
• real estate objects for rent, etc.

Regional laws are making their own additions. This tax is calculated at a progressive rate of 6 steps. from 21 to 52%. The higher the income, the higher the deduction percentage. Part of the funds goes to the federal budget, the rest goes to the autonomous budget.

Free of payments are persons with one source of income and earnings below 22,000 euros in year. The rest of the categories of citizens must submit data to the municipality by June 20 of each year.

Social contributions and other taxes. What is tax free

Each employer is obliged to provide contributions to the pension fund on a monthly basis. 29.9% is deducted from the salary. The share of the employee is 6.35%. Large families, parents of children with disabilities, pensioners are protected from deductions.

The list of social contributions includes:

• 4,7% - to the fund of general needs, from where the bulk of the benefits comes;
• 0,1% - trade union deduction;
• 1,55% - to the unemployment fund.

Foreign citizens legally residing or residing in Spain are eligible to participate in the social insurance system. To do this, it is necessary to confirm the status: hired employee, self-employed worker, cooperative member, student, official.

Tax is not levied on:

• profits or capital gains earned outside the country;
• profit from the sale of a stake in a foreign company;
• transfer and restructuring of business from EU countries.

The ratio of salary and living expenses

The high standard of living in Spain is due not only to the income of the population.

• The low cost of rent is attractive in the real estate market. Per 100 € it is possible to rent a room with all amenities, furniture and the Internet. V 200 € will be decent housing for a family of 3.
• Low gasoline prices make public transport within the city and over long distances accessible to everyone.
• Utility payments will be deducted from earnings no more 35 € monthly.
• Insurance for 30 euros a year will even cover the services of a dentist.
• A family of three spends on food per day from 25 €... If only one of the family members works, then at least 400 €.

After taxes and fees, including the cost of renting an apartment, transportation, insurance and union dues, from the average salary in 1600 € should deduct from 130 to 300 euros.

Unemployment Rate and Prospects for Migrants

Unemployment is still high. The authorities are holding back the price hikes for food, medicine, and education. The government at the federal level regulates social assistance programs for the population.

Migrants earn below average income for 500-600 euros. To get a decent place in the service, you need to know Spanish (English is enough to get started). If a resident finds a job, adapts himself to local rules of conduct and does not rely entirely on benefits, then Spain opens up great prospects for a career, earnings, and quality living.

Foreign students who graduated from local institutions have a great advantage. Large companies are ready to accept them for internships during their studies in order to raise qualified personnel for themselves.

Economic difficulties do not lower the standard of living in Spain. The crisis revealed the country's strengths in the global market. The government is reinforcing these benefits. Migrants here value a favorable atmosphere for earning money, entrepreneurs - adequate conditions for doing business, and students - a high-quality and affordable education.