Net pay by profession in Spain
Genuine net figures for the professions people ask about most in Spain, calculated after IRPF and Seguridad Social. Salaries reflect the Madrid and Barcelona medians, updated through 2026.
Nurse
~€1,952/month after tax
Software Engineer
~€2,870/month after tax
Teacher
~€2,110/month after tax
Accountant
~€2,260/month after tax
Data Analyst
~€2,465/month after tax
Doctor
~€2,341/month after tax
Lawyer
~€2,247/month after tax
Project Manager
~€2,058/month after tax
About Spain tax
Spain's IRPF (Impuesto sobre la Renta de las Personas Físicas) is split between a state component and a regional component (the autonomous community where you live also taxes your income). Combined rates range from 19% on the first €12,450 to 47% above €300,000 nationally, though regions like the Basque Country have their own lower rates. Employee Seguridad Social contributions are 6.35% of gross (4.7% pension, 1.55% unemployment, 0.1% vocational training).
Spain also pays 14 salary payments per year - two bonuses in July and December - which spreads total annual income more evenly but means monthly take-home slightly understates the annualised picture. Tax return (declaración de la renta) is filed via the Agencia Tributaria each April-June.