The Spanish government has approved a 4.4% increase in the minimum wage, raising it from €1,134 to €1,184 per month in 14 payments.

This marks a 61% rise since 2018, benefiting 2.5 million workers.

However, many labor agreements in sectors like hospitality and agriculture still list base salaries below the minimum wage, highlighting a gap between legal standards and actual agreements.

Unions like UGT emphasize the need to address this issue, as some workers rely on additional pay to meet the legal minimum.

Meanwhile, debates within the government continue over whether to adjust the tax-exempt income threshold to align with the wage increase.

The Ministry of Labor supports raising the threshold, while the Ministry of Finance remains undecided, citing fiscal concerns.