How to calculate your freelancer net salary

A freelancer's net salary is what you actually take home after paying taxes and contributions. Follow these steps:

Enter your billing

This is the total billed during the year before taxes (excluding VAT). Add up all your issued invoices.

Subtract deductible expenses

Include rent, utilities, materials, insurance, training, accounting, and other business-related expenses.

Indicate your freelancer status

If you're a new freelancer, you may benefit from the Flat Rate (€80/month) or Zero Quota depending on your community.

Check your net salary

The calculator will show your monthly and annual net salary, with a breakdown of freelancer quota and income tax.

What deductions apply to your net salary

Your net salary depends on two major mandatory deductions: the freelancer quota and income tax. Understanding them helps you plan better.

Freelancer Quota

Monthly Social Security contribution based on your real income. Covers healthcare, sick leave, freelancer unemployment, and retirement. In 2026 it ranges from €205 to €607/month.

Income Tax (IRPF)

Progressive tax on your net income (billing - expenses - SS quota). Brackets range from 19% to 47%. The effective rate is typically between 15% and 30%.

Deductible expenses

Reduce your tax base: office rent, utilities, materials, training, insurance, accounting, advertising. More deductible expenses means less income tax.

Available benefits

Flat Rate (€80/month for 12 months) for new freelancers. Zero Quota in Madrid, Andalusia, Valencia, and other communities. Personal and family minimums for income tax.

Why use our calculator?

Designed for freelancers who want to know what they really earn without surprises.

Everything in one calculation

Freelancer quota + income tax + benefits in real time. You don't need three different calculators to know your real net salary.

Includes Flat Rate and Zero Quota

The calculator automatically applies benefits if you're a new freelancer. You know exactly how much you save the first year.

And when you invoice, your gestoría is already connected

This calculator is from Invoo, the software that connects your invoicing with your gestoría in real time. Your taxes calculate automatically when invoicing — no emails, no exports.

Frequently asked questions about freelancer net salary

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