Minimum Wage in Spain

The minimum wage (SMI) is €1,221 gross a month in 14 payments for 2026, or €17,094 a year, backdated to 1 January. Spread over 12 months it is €1,424.50.

An hour €8.22

A week €328.73

A month €1,221 ≈ $1,369

A year €17,094

Salario mínimo (SMI), since 1 January 2026. The legal rate is set a month (highlighted); the others assume 40 hours a week and 14 monthly payments a year. All amounts are before tax.

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Pay an hour (EUR) Hours a week

A week: €328.73
A month: €1,424.50
A year: €17,094

Months are 52 weeks ÷ 12. Paid holidays, overtime premiums and extra monthly payments are not included.

Who is covered

National minimum

It covers all employees, including domestic workers (at least €9.55 for each hour worked). Part-time workers get it in proportion to their hours. Income at the SMI is not taxed.

Next change

The government sets the 2027 SMI by royal decree, usually early in the year and backdated to 1 January.

Checked 23 October 2026 against labour ministries, official gazettes and recent reporting. Your own minimum can depend on your age, sector, region or contract, so check with the labour authority or your union. This is a summary, not legal advice. Sources: Iberley: Publicado el salario mínimo interprofesional para 2026.

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