What is €1,200 gross a month in net pay in Spain? 2026
The answer depends on whether you are paid in 14 or 12 instalments, because the annual salary changes: with 14 payments it is €16,800 gross a year, and with 12 payments €14,400. For a single employee with no children and a permanent contract:
| 14 payments | 12 payments | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross annual | €16,800 | €14,400 |
| IRPF withholding | 2.37% | 0% |
| Net per month | €1,081 | €1,122 |
| Extra payments (net) | 2 × €1,172 | — |
| Net per year | €15,310 | €13,464 |
Depending on your situation
Approximate monthly net pay on €1,200 gross a month with a permanent contract:
| Situation | 14 payments | 12 payments |
|---|---|---|
| Common system, no children | €1,081 | €1,122 |
| Common system, 1 child | €1,109 | €1,122 |
| Common system, 2 children | €1,109 | €1,122 |
| Basque Country, no children | €1,109 | €1,122 |
| Navarre, no children | €1,109 | €1,122 |
Why does 12 or 14 payments make such a difference?
If your contract says €1,200 gross a month in 12 payments, you earn two fewer monthly payments a year than with 14 payments of the same amount. That is why you should always ask for the gross annual figure. We explain it in 12 or 14 payments?.
Estimate based on 2026 rules. For your exact case, use the net salary calculator.