Social Security and Pension

Learn how retirement and other forms of social security are handled, including payroll deductions, employer obligations and government assistance laws.

Below is a brief excerpt from this section:

Spain’s social security system (Seguridad Social) is run by the Ministerio de Inclusión, Seguridad Social y Migraciones (Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migrations). To benefit from social security benefits, you must first register with the system and make contributions. Information on contribution amounts is listed on the website. The system covers anyone who makes eligible contributions and their family members or dependents.

The benefits and coverage granted by Spain’s social security system include:  

• Medical care

• Unemployment benefits

• Maternity and paternity allowances

• Work injury benefits

• Temporary disability benefits

• Benefits for minors suffering from serious diseases

• Bereavement benefits

• Benefits for the needy

• Retirement pensions

• Disability pensions

• Widows’ pensions

• Orphans’ pensions

• Minimum Vital Income

This is just a brief sample of the extensive information in the GoinGlobal Spain Career Guide, which is carefully researched and regularly updated by local career experts.