Spanish Tax Calculator for Remote Workers
Calculate your 2026 take-home pay in Spain. The Spain tax system uses 6 income tax brackets ranging from 19% to 47%. Enter your income below to see your detailed breakdown in EUR.
2026 Income Tax Brackets
Updated March 22, 2026
Verified April 2026
| Income Range | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to €12.450 | 19% |
| €12.450 – €20.200 | 24% |
| €20.200 – €35.200 | 30% |
| €35.200 – €60.000 | 37% |
| €60.000 – €300.000 | 45% |
| Above €300.000 | 47% |
Standard deduction / tax-free amount: €5550
How Taxes Work in Spain
Employee
- ·IRPF progressive tax (state + avg.
- ·regional combined, 19%-47%).
- ·Actual rates vary by autonomous community.
- ·Employee SS ~6.50% (incl.
- ·0.15% MEI), capped at €61,214 base.
- ·New residents may qualify for the Beckham Law (24% flat rate for up to 6 years) — see our Spain visa page for details.
Contractor
- ·Autónomo regime (estimación directa simplificada).
- ·Self-employed SS ~31.50% on contribution base (capped at €61,214).
- ·Actual base depends on income tranche.
- ·€2,000 gastos de difícil justificación deduction (5% of net income, capped).
- ·Beckham Law (24% flat) applies to income tax only — the 31.5% SS remains unchanged.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the 2026 income tax brackets in Spain?
Spain's combined state + average regional IRPF rates are: 19% up to €12,450, 24% to €20,200, 30% to €35,200, 37% to €60,000, 45% to €300,000, and 47% above. Actual rates vary by autonomous community.
How much do autónomos pay in social security in Spain?
Self-employed workers (autónomos) pay approximately 31.5% social security on their contribution base, capped at €61,214. The actual base depends on your income tranche under the new quota system.
What is the gastos de difícil justificación deduction?
Autónomos under estimación directa simplificada can deduct 5% of net income (capped at €2,000) as hard-to-justify expenses, reducing their taxable base.
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