What professions keep after tax in Spain, 2026
A look at what the most common professional roles keep in Spain, after IRPF income tax and Seguridad Social contributions. Figures reflect median Madrid/Barcelona salaries. Updated for 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.