What is €18,000 gross in net pay in Spain? Net salary 2026
With a salary of €18,000 gross a year in 2026, a single employee with no children and a permanent contract takes home approximately €1,123 a month in 14 payments, plus two extra payments of about €1,221. If paid in 12 instalments, they receive about €1,326 a month. Over the year they take home about €15,917.
Salary breakdown
| Item | Annual |
|---|---|
| Gross salary | €18,000.00 |
| Social Security (6.5%) | − €1,170.00 |
| IRPF withholding (5.07%) | − €912.60 |
| Net salary | €15,917.40 |
Depending on your situation
IRPF withholding changes with the number of children and with the region where you pay tax. Approximate monthly net pay on €18,000 gross with a permanent contract:
| Situation | Withholding | Net (14 payments) | Net (12 payments) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common system, no children | 5.07% | €1,123 | €1,326 |
| Common system, 1 child | 3.21% | €1,147 | €1,354 |
| Common system, 2 children | 0.36% | €1,184 | €1,397 |
| Basque Country, no children | 0% | €1,188 | €1,402 |
| Navarre, no children | 2% | €1,162 | €1,372 |
Estimate based on 2026 rules for a fixed salary. Your payslip may vary. For your exact case (age, temporary contract, spouse or children under 3), use the net salary calculator.