The social protection system in Spain is an essential element for guarantee the well-being of citizensespecially those workers who, due to illness, disability or old age, they cannot carry out their work activity as they used to. To resolve your situation, Social Security provides an economic benefit known as disability pensions.
Among the subsidies offered by the State, the role of the permanent disability benefit stands out, which seeks to cover the expenses and income losses suffered by the worker after those who, due to their state of health and after having received the timely treatment, “presents severe anatomical or functional reductions, foreseeably definitive“, with which their ability to work is diminished or even nullified.
What are the minimum pensions for permanent disability in 2026
According to the latest data offered by Social Security, in Spain 1,059,325 people are receiving a permanent disability subsidy. The average figure for this financial aid is in 1,254.73 euros per month. Although this amount may be higher or lower depending on the degree reached, as well as other personal factors.
To correctly calculate the amount of this aid, the organization established a minimum awarded based on the personal situation of each of the applicants. The minimums established for 2026 vary depending on age, dependent family members and whether it is a major disability, an absolute or total disability, as well as the age and whether it was derived from a work accident or a common illness.
The first category that can be found on the Social Security website is that of great disability. This degree is acquired by those people who need the assistance of another person to carry out daily and essential acts and actions. Therefore, the minimum monthly amount received by a person with this degree of disability and with a dependent spouse will be 1,884.7 euros; while without a spouse, it is 1,404.3 euros and with a spouse, but without being dependent, is 1,333 euros.
This is the amount received for absolute or total disability, depending on age
The next grade is absolute disabilitythat is, one that disqualifies a person from carrying out any profession or trade; while one total disability It is one that only disables you from carrying out the work activity that was usually carried out, but being able to dedicate yourself to a different one.
In case of submitting a absolute or total disability with an age equal to or greater than 65 yearsthe monthly amount if you have a dependent spouse is 1,256.3 euros. This is reduced to 936.2 euros if it is a single-person economic unit, since 888.7 euros if the spouse is not in charge.
With a total disability and an age between 60 and 64 yearsSocial Security will grant a monthly benefit of 1,256.6 euros if you have a dependent spouse; 875.9 euros, if you are not married; and of 827.9 euros if you are married, but the spouse is not in charge.
The amounts in case of total disability due to illness or partial disability due to a work accident
When the total disability has been derived from a common illness and the person is under 60 years of agethe State offers a minimum monthly amount of 690.2 euros both for those who have a dependent spouse and for those who form a single-person economic unit. This figure is only reduced if you are married, but your spouse is not your dependent, leaving you 684.3 euros.
Finally, the last category collected by Social Security is partial disability. This occurs when the worker presents a decrease of no less than 33% in his or her performance in his or her usual work activity. If you present this degree due to a work accident and being 65 years or olderyou may receive a monthly amount of 1,256.6 euros, if you have a dependent spouse; 936.2 euros, without spouse; and 888.71 euros with spouse, but without being in charge.
As it appears on its digital portal, when the pension is derived from acommon illness or non-work accident, this will be distributed in 14 annual payments; while, if it has derived from a work activity or professional illness, it will be paid in 12 monthly installments. In order to request it, you must meet a series of requirements specified on their website.