Unemployment Calculator
Calculate your Spanish unemployment benefit (paro): months of entitlement and how much you will receive. 70% and 60% of your regulatory base. Free.
How to calculate unemployment benefit (paro)
Calculate how many months of unemployment you are entitled to and how much you will receive. The contributory benefit is based on days contributed (4 to 24 months) and your regulatory base: 70% for the first 6 months, then 60%.
How the benefit is calculated
Amount = Regulatory Base × % (70% first, then 60%)
Duration depends on days contributed: 360 days (1 year) gives you 4 months, and every additional 180 days adds 2 months, up to a maximum of 24 months (6 years contributed).
Benefit duration table
| Months worked | Months of benefit |
|---|---|
| 12 months | 4 |
| 18 months | 6 |
| 24 months | 8 |
| 30 months | 10 |
| 36 months | 12 |
| 42 months | 14 |
| 48 months | 16 |
| 54 months | 18 |
| 60 months | 20 |
| 66 months | 22 |
| 72 months | 24 |
Keep in mind
- The daily regulatory base is the average of the contribution bases of the last 180 worked days divided by 180.
- You need at least 360 days contributed in the last 6 years to qualify.
- This calculator gives an estimate. The exact amount is determined by the SEPE depending on your situation (dependents, etc.).
Frequently Asked Questions
How is my unemployment benefit calculated?
Duration depends on days contributed: 360 days gives you 4 months, and each additional 180 days adds 2 months, up to a maximum of 24 months. The amount is 70% of the regulatory base for the first 6 months and 60% after.
How many months of benefit do I get?
From 4 months (with 1 year contributed) up to 24 months (with 6 years or more). The calculator table shows the full equivalence.
What is the regulatory base for unemployment?
It is the average of the contribution bases of the last 180 worked days, divided by 180. The percentage of the benefit is calculated on it.