Bilbao Salary Calculator
In Bilbao, the estimated median gross salary is €30k/yr, translating to approximately 1744 €/month net for a single employee. A central 1-bedroom apartment costs around 1050 €/month. Use the calculator below for your specific salary.
Key estimate: median gross ≈ €30k/yr → around 1744 €/month net (single employee, estimated).
Main caveat: rent — a central 1-bed (~1050 €/month) is typically the biggest single cost, and household type shifts the result substantially.
Data confidence: modeled estimate. Source: Numbeo estimates
Bilbao Salary Ladder (estimated, annual)
Estimated net pay for a single employee renting a central 1-bed, normal lifestyle. Rent pressure is rent as a share of net. Directional estimates — actual results vary by household, employer and rules.
Bilbao by household (at €70k/yr, estimated)
Directional estimates for renting households at a normal lifestyle. Actual results vary by household, employer and rules.
Bilbao Cost of Living Summary
Source: Numbeo estimates. Costs in local currency (EUR). All figures are estimated benchmarks — actual costs vary by neighbourhood and lifestyle.
Tax & Net Pay Summary
At the estimated median salary of €30k:
Spain IRPF 2025/2026 estimated brackets. Personal minimum ~€5,550 reduces taxable base.
⚠ Cost-of-living data for Bilbao is estimated from public benchmarks and may not reflect your neighbourhood or lifestyle exactly.
FAQ
What is the average salary in Bilbao?
The estimated median gross salary in Bilbao is approximately €30k per year. Actual salaries vary significantly by industry, experience and employer. Source: Numbeo estimates
How much tax do you pay on a salary in Bilbao?
Spain IRPF 2025/2026 estimated brackets. Personal minimum ~€5,550 reduces taxable base. For a €30k salary, the estimated effective income tax rate is approximately 24%.
What is the cost of living in Bilbao?
Bilbao has a cost index of approximately 1.20 relative to Western European averages. A 1-bedroom central apartment costs around 1050 €/month. Numbeo estimates
Is Bilbao expensive to live in?
Bilbao is moderately expensive. Housing is a significant cost but manageable on a solid salary.
What salary is top 10% in Spain?
As a directional estimate, the top 10% income threshold in Spain is around €75,000 gross per year. See our Spain income percentile calculator for the full breakdown.
Methodology & Data Sources
Tax calculations
Estimated from published 2025/2026 income tax schedules and social contribution rates. Simplified — does not include all deductions.
Income percentiles
Modelled from INE, ONS, INSEE, Destatis, BLS, and other national statistics. Benchmark estimates — not official microdata.
Cost of living
Estimated from Numbeo, ECA International, and national statistics. City averages — actual costs vary by neighbourhood.
Cushy Index formula
Composite of income percentile (25%), rent burden (20%), breathing room (20%), savings (15%), city efficiency (10%), resilience (10%).
Data sources & assumptions
- Tax model: simplified 2026 Spain tax and employee contribution assumptions.
- Cost model: city-level rent and living-cost benchmarks for Bilbao. Numbeo estimates
- Income rank: estimated percentile thresholds from available public and benchmark data.
- Confidence: modeled estimate.
- Last updated: July 2026.
Related
Modeled estimate. Actual results vary. Use this for general guidance, not as professional tax or legal advice. Data confidence: modeled estimate. Last updated: July 2026.