Feb 23, 2026 1 min read

Spain: SMI Update Agreed For 2026

Spain’s government and trade unions agreed to raise the Salario Mínimo Interprofesional (SMI) to €1 221 per month in 14 pays for 2026, with retroactive application to 1 Jan 2026 once published in the Boletín Oficial del Estado (BOE).

Effective Date

Published

Impact

  • Employers must ensure minimum wage compliance and adjust salaries below the new SMI level, potentially including retroactive payments.

Payroll action

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