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# What does an employee in Spain cost on top of salary?

On an indefinite contract, employer Social Security contributions are 30.65% of salary up to a monthly base of €5,101.20 in 2026, plus work accident cover that depends on the activity. Through Fronted you also pay €390 per employee/month, and statutory costs are passed through at cost with no markup.