Galicia Salary Calculator 2026

Take-Home Pay in Galicia 2026

Workers in Galicia are subject to Spain's national IRPF (Impuesto sobre la Renta de las Personas Físicas) plus the regional IRPF set by Galicia. Social Security contributions are the same across all Spanish regions: 6.35% employee + 0.15% MEI = 6.50% total, capped at €61,214/year.

Galicia has competitive regional IRPF rates, lower than Catalonia and Valencia.

Galicia's main cities include Vigo, A Coruña, and Santiago de Compostela. The region has a strong industrial base including automotive, fishing, and fashion industries (Inditex/Zara is headquartered in Arteixo, Galicia).

Worked Example — €24,000 Salary in Galicia (2026)

Based on the approximate average salary in Galicia of €24,000/year, here is what a standard employee takes home with 14 pagas:

€24,000 Gross — Galicia, Single, 14 Pagas, 2026

Annual Gross Salary€24,000

Social Security (6.35%)−€1,524

MEI (0.15%)−€36

Employment income reduction−€0

Personal allowance−€5,550

Approximate IRPF−€3,431

Estimated Net (annual)≈€19,009

With 14 pagas: approximately €1,358 per paga. With 12 pagas (prorated): approximately €1,584/month.

Spain 2026 Tax Reference — Key Rates

Concept	Rate 2026	Notes
Total IRPF range in Galicia	19%–44.5%	State + regional combined
Social Security (employee)	6.35%	Capped at €61,214/year
MEI contribution	0.15%	Up from 0.08% in 2025
Personal allowance	€5,550	Under 65 years old
Beckham Law rate	24% flat	New residents, first 6 years
Max SS contribution base	€61,214/year	€5,101.20/month

Sources: Agencia Tributaria, Tesorería General de la Seguridad Social, Real Decreto-ley 3/2026

FAQs — Galicia Salary & Tax

What are the IRPF rates in Galicia? +

Galicia applies competitive regional IRPF rates with a lower top rate than Catalonia or Valencia. The combined total IRPF reaches approximately 44.5% on the highest income bracket.

How much Social Security do I pay in Galicia? +

Social Security (Seguridad Social) is the same across all Spanish regions. Employees pay 6.35% of their gross salary (4.70% contingencias comunes + 1.55% desempleo + 0.10% formación profesional), plus 0.15% MEI. Total employee contribution is 6.50%, capped at €61,214.40/year in 2026.

Does Galicia have local taxes on salaries? +

No. In Spain, there are no local or municipal income taxes on employment income. Your salary deductions are national Social Security + IRPF (national + regional component). The regional component is set by Galicia's autonomous government, not individual cities.

What is the Beckham Law and can I use it in Galicia? +

The Beckham Law (Art. 93 LIRPF) is available to all new Spanish tax residents regardless of which autonomous community they live in. It allows a flat 24% IRPF rate on Spanish income for the first 6 years of residency. You must apply within 6 months of registering with Spanish Social Security. Use our Beckham Law toggle in the calculator above to see how it affects your Galicia take-home pay.

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