The salary
Never below Spain's 2026 minimum wage: €1,221 in 14 payments (€1,424.50 a month when spread over 12) for 40 hours, pro rata for fewer hours, or €9.55 an hour when paid by the hour, which already includes bonus payments and holidays.
Free tool · official 2026 figures
Household staff cost
calculator for Spain, 2026
Salary, social security and the total cost to your family in seconds, using Spain's 2026 minimum wage and the official contribution brackets. You can start from the net salary you want her to take home.
Arrangement
15 h40 h
Salary
€ /month
Payments a year
Indicative calculation under the rules in force in 2026 (Royal Decree 126/2026 and Order PJC/297/2026), permanent contract. It does not replace advice from a payroll adviser: if you hire through us, we give you the exact figures.
How it works
Three figures explain the cost
The contributions
The base comes from the bracket table according to salary. The family pays 22.27% of that base: common contingencies (23.60% with the 20% reduction), accidents (1.50%), unemployment and FOGASA (80% rebate) and MEI (0.75%).
The worker
She contributes 6.40% of the base (4.70% + 1.55% + 0.15%), deducted from her payslip. Families do not withhold income tax: she declares it in her own tax return.
Cost by weekly hours
At the 2026 minimum wage, permanent contract. Up to 14 h, hourly rate (€9.55); from 15 h, pro-rata minimum wage.
| Hours/week | Arrangement | Gross salary | Social security (family) | Worker's net | Total monthly cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 h | By the hour | €165.53 | €68.15 | €145.95 | €233.68 |
| 8 h | By the hour | €331.07 | €97.10 | €303.17 | €428.17 |
| 12 h | By the hour | €496.60 | €97.10 | €468.70 | €593.70 |
| 14 h | By the hour | €579.37 | €134.07 | €540.84 | €713.44 |
| 15 h | Live-out | €534.19 | €134.07 | €495.66 | €668.26 |
| 20 h | Live-out | €712.25 | €174.82 | €662.01 | €887.07 |
| 25 h | Live-out | €890.31 | €216.02 | €828.23 | €1,106.33 |
| 30 h | Live-out | €1,068.38 | €256.33 | €994.72 | €1,324.71 |
| 35 h | Live-out | €1,246.44 | €317.21 | €1,155.28 | €1,563.65 |
| 40 h | Live-out | €1,424.50 | €317.24 | €1,333.33 | €1,741.74 |
2026 contribution brackets
Order PJC/297/2026 (Official Gazette, 31/03/2026). Salary includes the pro-rata share of bonus payments.
| Bracket | Monthly salary (€) | Contribution base (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Up to 329.00 | 306.00 |
| 2 | 329.01 – 510.00 | 436.00 |
| 3 | 510.01 – 693.00 | 602.00 |
| 4 | 693.01 – 877.00 | 785.00 |
| 5 | 877.01 – 1,061.00 | 970.00 |
| 6 | 1,061.01 – 1,242.00 | 1,151.00 |
| 7 | 1,242.01 – 1,424.40 | 1,424.40 |
| 8 | From 1,424.41 | Actual salary (max. 5,101.20) |
Questions about cost
Do I have to withhold income tax?
No. Families are not required to withhold tax: the worker declares her income in her own tax return. That is why net pay is gross salary minus her social security contribution.
Who can claim the 45% rebate?
Large families (familia numerosa) that meet the requirements, for example both parents working outside the home. It replaces the general 20% reduction on common contingencies; they are not added together.
12 or 14 payments?
It makes no difference to the annual cost: the contribution base always includes the pro-rata share of the bonus payments. Only the way the money is spread across the year changes.
What about board and lodging for a live-in?
It can count as salary in kind up to 30%, but her cash salary can never fall below the minimum wage. Agreed on-call hours are paid separately or compensated with time off.
How much does the agency cost?
A one-off fee paid when you hire: €900 + VAT full time, €450 part time and from €350 by the hour, with 20% off your first placement. If you hire no one, you are not charged anything.