Key facts at a glance
Currency
EUR
Employer cost
≈ 30–32%
Payroll cycle
12 or 14 payments
Probation
Up to 6 months
Notice period
15 days
Annual leave
30 calendar days
Working hours
40 hours / week
Capital
Madrid
What employers should know
- Two extra salary payments common
- Digital time-tracking required
- Sector collective agreements
Contracts
Employment contracts in Spain should set out salary, hours (40 hours / week), probation (Up to 6 months) and notice terms. We issue locally compliant contracts in days.
Payroll & taxes
Payroll typically runs 12 or 14 payments in EUR. Employer social contributions are around ≈ 30–32% of gross salary.
Leave & benefits
Employees are entitled to 30 calendar days of annual leave plus public holidays. Competitive packages often add health cover and allowances.
Termination
Notice is 15 days. Terminations must follow local procedure — our specialists manage it to reduce risk.
Figures are indicative and change regularly. Confirm current rules with our team before making an offer.