What salary is exempt from garnishment?

The salary equivalent to the minimum wage (€1,184/month in 2026, same as 2025 under the extended budget) is always exempt under Art. 607.1 LEC, regardless of the debt.

What are the salary garnishment brackets?

Art. 607.2 LEC sets: 30% for 1xMW–2xMW bracket, 50% for 2xMW–3xMW, 60% for 3xMW–4xMW, 75% for 4xMW–5xMW, and 90% above 5xMW.

Art. 607 LEC · Minimum wage 2026

Salary garnishment calculator

Calculate the maximum seizable amount from a salary under Art. 607 LEC brackets and minimum wage 2025 (€1,184/month).

Monthly net salary (€)

Minimum wage 2026: €1,184.00/month, always exempt (Art. 607.1 LEC)

Net salary

€2,500.00

Exempt (min wage)

€1,184.00

Maximum seizable

€421.20

16.8% of salary

Breakdown by bracket (Art. 607.2 LEC)

1 SMI–2 SMI(30%)

€1,184.00

€355.20

2 SMI–2 SMI(50%)

€132.00

€66.00

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Calculation based on Art. 607 LEC. Minimum wage 2026: €1,184.00/month (14 payments). This result is indicative; consult the executing court for cases with extraordinary payments or variable remuneration.

Applicable legislation

Art. 607.1 LEC: Salary up to minimum wage is exempt from seizure.

Art. 607.2 LEC: Surplus above minimum wage is seized per the established brackets: 30%, 50%, 60%, 75% and 90%.

Art. 607.3 LEC: If the debtor receives multiple salaries, they are accumulated for calculation purposes.

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