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Pay by job, 2026
Gross pay (bruto), before tax and social security. These are the figures in the ads, not a promise:
| Job (in Spanish) | What 2026 ads and offers say |
|---|---|
| Waiter (camarero/a) | 1,700 € a month full time (Benicàssim; a public hotel offer in the Balearic Islands); 24,000 € a year (Barcelona hotel); 1,050 € a month part time (Madrid) |
| Bartender (camarero/a de barra) | 26,689.08 € a year, full time, Balearic Islands public offer (about 1,906 € in 14 payments) |
| Cook (cocinero/a) | 1,300 to 1,400 € a month (Dénia), 1,400 to 1,800 € (Cocentaina), 1,400 to 1,700 € for the season (Castelldefels), 1,800 to 2,200 € (Alcobendas, production kitchen) |
| Kitchen assistant (ayudante de cocina) | 1,100 to 1,300 € a month (Málaga), 1,400 to 1,500 € (Madrid), 1,700 to 2,200 € (Benalmádena hotel), 1,800 to 2,000 € with 3 years' experience (Barcelona) |
| Dishwasher (friegaplatos) | 1,600 to 1,700 € a month (Chiclana), 1,800 € or more (Estepona) |
| Minimum wage (salario mínimo) | 1,221 € a month in 14 payments, 17,094 € a year, full time (Real Decreto 126/2026). No full-time job may pay less. |
Ads change and disappear. Each job page lists the ads with their links. Pay depends on the province's hospitality agreement (convenio colectivo de hostelería), the contract, the hours and experience.
Three things to know before you apply
- Monthly or yearly: many Spanish offers give a yearly figure (bruto anual). The minimum wage is set as 14 payments a year: 12 months plus 2 extra payments. To compare a yearly figure with it, divide by 14, or ask the employer how many payments there are.
- Gross, not net: what reaches your bank is lower, after tax and social security.
- The hygiene certificate: waiters, bartenders, cooks, assistants and dishwashers all handle food, drinks or dishes. EU Regulation 852/2004 (Annex II, Chapter XII) requires food hygiene training, the employer is responsible for it, and many ads ask for the carnet de manipulador de alimentos. Since Real Decreto 109/2010 there is no official carnet: a private trainer or the employer gives the certificate.
Source: AESAN: Manipuladores de alimentos · BOE: Real Decreto 126/2026
The job words in Spanish
| English | Spanish |
|---|---|
| waiter, waitress | camarero, camarera |
| bartender | camarero de barra, barman |
| cook, head chef | cocinero, jefe de cocina |
| kitchen assistant | ayudante de cocina |
| dishwasher, kitchen porter | friegaplatos |
| seasonal permanent contract | contrato fijo discontinuo |
| full time, part time | jornada completa, media jornada |
| gross monthly salary | salario bruto mensual |
More: 40 Spanish kitchen words · Which restaurant jobs need the food handler certificate
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