Net to gross salary calculator (Spain)
Want to take home a specific amount each month in Spain? Work out the gross annual salary to ask for in a job offer or pay negotiation.
Net to gross salary calculator (Spain): what it is and how it works
Job offers and salary negotiations in Spain almost always refer to gross annual salary, but what matters for your budget is net monthly pay. Converting net to gross is not a simple percentage, because IRPF withholding is progressive: the more you earn, the higher the share withheld.
This calculator finds the exact gross salary that, after deducting 2026 Social Security and IRPF withholding, leaves the net pay per payment you enter. Your family situation matters: children, age or a disability lower withholding, so you need a smaller gross salary to take home the same amount.
How to use it
- Enter the net amount you want per payment.
- Choose 12 or 14 payments, your contract type and family situation.
- See the gross annual salary to ask for and the breakdown of deductions.
Gross such that: Gross − Social Security − IRPF(Gross) = Net per payment × number of paymentsWorked example
To take home €1,650 net in 14 payments, without children and on a permanent contract, you need about €29,965 gross a year. For €2,000 net in 12 payments, about €31,340 gross.
Frequently asked questions
Why can’t I just add a percentage to the net?
Because IRPF withholding rises with salary and depends on your personal situation. The calculator solves it exactly by testing gross amounts until it reaches the desired net.
What gross salary should I ask for?
Work out the gross that gives the net monthly pay you need and negotiate around that figure. Make sure you know whether the offer is in 12 or 14 payments.
Are extra payments included?
Yes. With 14 payments, the net you enter is paid 14 times a year; with 12, the extras are spread across the months.
Does the contract type matter?
Slightly: temporary contracts pay 1.60 % unemployment contribution instead of 1.55 %, and contracts under one year have a minimum withholding of 2 %.