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Self-employed in Spain · 2026 rules

How much should you charge as an autónomo?

Start from the salary you want to take home. We add the cuota, income tax, holidays and unbilled time, and tell you your minimum hourly and daily rate.

Your goal

€
Example figure. What you'd like to keep, every month of the year.
€
Your time
Time spent on admin, sales and learning isn't paid. Most freelancers bill 60–75% of their working hours.
Minimum hourly rate
€0 / hour

Day rate
Invoicing needed per month
Invoicing needed per year
Cuota per year
Income tax per year
Billable hours per year
Same take-home as an employee earning (gross per year)

Rates are without VAT. Spanish clients pay 21% VAT on top.

Common questions

This is an estimate, not tax advice. It uses the 2026 cuota table, simplified direct estimation and the standard combined IRPF scale, and assumes a full year of activity with no other income. Treat the result as a floor: many freelancers add a margin for quiet months and risk.