The average labour cost per worker in Spain stands at **€3,388.15** per month, the highest since the year 2000. This **4%** increase in the second quarter of 2026 indicates a continued upward trend for over five years.
The **National Institute of Statistics (INE)** has reported that the average labour cost per worker per month reached **€3,388.15** in the second quarter of 2026. This **4%** increase compared to the same period last year marks the highest figure since the series began in 2000.
This increase adds to **22 consecutive quarters** of rises, although it represents a slowdown compared to the **4.9%** recorded in the first quarter. In terms of salaries, these also grew by **4%**, reaching an average of **€2,512.68** per month, which is the highest figure for a second quarter since the series began.
Other costs, which include social security contributions, totalled **€875.47** per worker per month, with a year-on-year increase of **4.2%**. Regarding the cost per effective hour, this increased by **4.8%**, standing at **€26.18**.
By sectors, the educational activity experienced the largest increase, with an **8.8%** rise, while the supply of electric energy showed a decrease of **9.9%**. Regionally, **Cantabria** and **Asturias** led the salary increases, with rises of **8.8%** and **6%**, respectively.
The INE also reported that there were **151,736 job vacancies** in this quarter, an increase of **1,997** compared to the previous year. Most of these vacancies belong to the services sector, which represents **87.4%** of the total.
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