How much does a deputy earn in Spain?

Less than a week before the general elections on July 23, various issues that generate curiosity among citizens are put on the table, such as, for example, the salary of those who have options to occupy the Presidency of the Government of Spain, as well as from other political bodies. Here the figure of the deputies arises, who are the ones who make up the Lower Chamber of the Cortes Generales -the constitutional body that represents the Spanish people-, where all the political parties meet and the approval of laws or the validation or repeal of Decrees-Laws.

The interest in this issue is sharpening after the application of its last salary increase, which was approved last year and runs this 2023. The Congress Table then approved its Budget for 2023, which included the forecast of raising the salary of deputies by 3.5%, an increase in line with that proposed by the Government for public employees. The decision was adopted with the support of the representatives of the PSOE and the deputy of United We Can, Gloria Elizo, and with the rejection of PP and Vox.

According to the data available on the Transparency Portal of Congress, a deputy has a base salary of 3,126.89 gross euros per month, being the same allowance for everyone and the one set for this 2023. However, this is not his final salary. To this are added the “aid, franchises and compensation for expenses that are essential for the fulfillment of its function”, according to Article 8.2 of the Regulations of the Congress of Deputies.

Transportation and diets

To this amount, a monthly compensation must also be included, which for those elected by Madrid receive 958.75 euros, while those elected by other provinces receive a plus of 2,008.61 euros. Another point to take into account is transportation.. The Congress of Deputies covers the costs of transportation by public means (plane, train, car or ship) made by them, as well as the costs derived from parking at train stations and airports. Likewise, they receive allowances for the trips they have to make for official trips authorized by the Bureau of 150 euros per day for trips abroad and 120 euros per day for nationals..

Revenues may increase based on positions performed. If the deputies hold a position on the Bureau or on the Board of Spokespersons, they receive a supplement. For example, another salary is added to his deputy salary depending on his performance in Congress:

• President of the Congress: 933.65 euros gross per month
• Vice President of the Congress: 179.37 euros gross per month
• Congress Secretary: 650.19 euros gross per month
• Parliamentary group spokesperson: 896.98 euros gross per month
• Deputy spokesperson for a parliamentary group: 262.42 euros gross per month

How much do deputies earn in commissions:

• President: 551.58 euros gross per month
• Vice President: 134.40 euros gross per month
• Secretary: 756.27 euros gross per month
• Spokesperson: 134.40 euros gross per month
• Deputy spokesperson: 756.27 euros gross per month