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Real analysis of what Spain tech salaries and contractor day rates are actually doing, and what it means if you are hiring, job-hunting, or contracting right now.
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SMI 2027 Spain: Expected Rise From €1,221 and What You Keep
Spain's SMI is €1,221 a month in 14 payments in 2026, free of IRPF. The 2027 rise is forecast at 3% to 3.5%, but most could go in tax unless Hacienda acts.
8 October 2026 · 7 min read
Severance Pay in Spain 2026: Indemnización por Despido Explained
Indemnización por despido in Spain: 33 days a year for an unfair dismissal, 20 for an objective one, 12 when a temporary contract ends. Worked examples, IRPF and deadlines.
SL vs Autónomo in Spain 2026: When Incorporating Pays Off
Most advisors put the Spanish SL threshold at €50,000-€75,000 of annual net profit, where 19-21% corporate tax beats €1,000-2,000+ of extra accounting cost.
Cost to Hire in Spain 2026: The 30.65% Rate Explained
A €90,000 salary costs a Spanish employer about €110,034 with the capped 30.65% Social Security rate, AT/EP and the new solidarity contribution above the cap.
Software Engineer Salary in Spain 2026
Spanish software engineers earn a €50K median, typically €40K-€62K, with Madrid at €62K and US Big Tech seniors at €140K-€200K+. Career ladder and who's hiring.
Spain Regional IRPF 2026: Why Your Region Changes Take-Home
On €60,000, Madrid nets nearly €1,000 a year more than Cataluña, purely from regional IRPF. How the state and regional scales combine across five regions.
AI Engineer Salary Spain 2026: €40K-€110K+ by Level
AI engineers in Madrid and Barcelona earn €40,000-55,000 mid-level, rising to €80,000-110,000+ for Principal roles. Full ladder and the visa salary floors.
Pagas Extra Spain 2026: How 14 Payments Affect Take-Home
On a €36,000 salary a normal month nets about €1,998, but July and December net closer to €3,534. Why Spain pays 14 times and why your annual tax is unchanged.
Autónomo vs Contrato Indefinido: Which Pays More, and When
An employee nets about €1,800 a year more than an autónomo at €30,000, €50,000 and €80,000 alike. Why the RETA cuota keeps the gap steady, tramo by tramo.
UK vs Spain Take-Home Pay 2026: Beckham Law Included
The UK leads by 9.7 points at 50k, then converges to nothing by 200k. The Beckham Law is worth 105 euros at 50k and 16,640 at 120k.
Beckham Law Explained 2026: How Spain's 24% Flat Tax Works
The Beckham Law's flat 24% only pays above about €57,600: €264 a year on €60,000, €6,056 on €90,000. Who qualifies after the Startup Law, and for how long.
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Ireland vs UK Tech Salaries: How Do They Compare?
Dublin vs London tech pay: median salaries, cost-of-living adjustments and net take-home compared, to see where tech workers are actually better off.
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