Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of May 21, 2026, from the General Labor Directorate — VII General Collective Agreement for Parking and Garages |
|---|---|
| BOE Publication | June 4, 2026 |
| Entry into force | January 1, 2026 (retroactive effects) |
| Affected parties | Companies and workers in the parking and garage sector at national level |
| Category | Labor Legislation |
| Salary increase | 2.9% (real CPI 2025) |
| BOE Reference | BOE-A-2026-12011 |
Companies in the parking and garage sector have an immediate obligation: to review and update their workers' salaries effective January 1, 2026 and pay the corresponding back pay in the payroll for the month following publication in the BOE, that is, in June 2026. The Resolution of May 21, 2026 from the General Labor Directorate registers and publishes the update of the salary tables of the VII General Collective Agreement of national scope for the sector.
The increase applied is 2.9%, equivalent to the real CPI recorded in 2025. The agreement was tacitly extended as there was no notice of termination, and its salary review mechanism is linked to the CPI on an annual basis.
What does this regulation establish?
The resolution updates the salary tables of the VII General Collective Agreement for Parking and Garages by applying the real CPI of 2025 (2.9%) to the amounts from the previous year. Below are the resulting annual salaries by level:
| Level | Annual salary 2026 | Observations |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | €19,640.50 | Highest level of the agreement |
| Level II | Pending explicit breakdown in the data | Comprised between level I and levels III-IV |
| Level III | €17,094 | Matches the SMI 2026; distribution of base salary + supplementary allowance according to art. 54 |
| Level IV | €17,094 | Matches the SMI 2026; distribution of base salary + supplementary allowance according to art. 54 |
For levels III and IV, the total annual amount of €17,094 exactly matches the Interprofessional Minimum Wage (SMI) for 2026. The internal distribution between base salary and supplementary allowance is regulated according to article 54 of the agreement, so that the sum of both concepts reaches the guaranteed legal minimum.
The agreement is in tacit extension as there was no notice of termination by any of the parties, and its salary update mechanism is linked to the real CPI of the previous year with annual review.
Economic and operational impact
The direct impact for companies in the sector is twofold: on one hand, the increase in recurring salary costs from January 2026; on the other, the payment of five months of back pay (January to May 2026) in the June payroll.
To measure the cost of back pay, the 2.9% increase on previous salaries generates a monthly difference that must be multiplied by the five months elapsed since January. The more workers a company has on its payroll, the greater the impact on June cash flow.
From an operational perspective, companies must update their payroll systems to reflect the new amounts and correctly calculate Social Security contributions on the new salary bases.
Who does it affect?
- Companies managing public and private parking facilities at national level
- Companies owning or operating community or public-use garages
- Workers covered by the VII General Collective Agreement for Parking and Garages at any of its levels (I, II, III and IV)
- HR and administration departments of companies in the sector responsible for payroll management
- Labor advisors and management firms providing services to companies in the sector
Practical example
Suppose a parking company with 10 workers, all of them classified at level III of the agreement (annual salary 2026: €17,094).
- Gross monthly salary per worker in 2026: €17,094 ÷ 12 = €1,424.50/month
- Monthly increase compared to the previous year (2.9%): approximately €40.17/month per worker
- Accumulated back pay per worker (January–May 2026): €40.17 × 5 months = €200.85 per worker
- Total back pay to be paid in June for 10 workers: €200.85 × 10 = €2,008.50 additional in the June payroll
This amount is added to the ordinary salary cost for June and must be correctly reflected in the salary receipts and Social Security contributions for the month.
What should companies do now?
- Update the salary tables in the payroll system with the new amounts effective January 1, 2026: €17,094 for levels III and IV, and €19,640.50 for level I.
- Calculate back pay from January to May 2026 for each affected worker, applying the difference between the previous salary and the new salary resulting from the 2.9% increase.
- Include back pay in the June 2026 payroll, which is the month following publication in the BOE (June 4, 2026), as required by the agreement.
- Review the distribution between base salary and supplementary allowance for levels III and IV according to article 54 of the agreement, ensuring that the total sum reaches €17,094 annually.
- Recalculate the Social Security contribution bases with the new salary amounts to avoid discrepancies in quota settlements.
- Keep documentation of updated salary receipts and back pay payments as evidence of compliance in case of a labor inspection.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a parking or garage worker earn in 2026?
According to the new tables of the VII Collective Agreement, annual salaries range from €17,094 for levels III and IV, to €19,640.50 for level I. The increase applied has been 2.9%, equivalent to the real CPI of 2025.
When must back pay from the 2026 parking agreement be paid?
Back pay accumulated from January 1, 2026 must be paid in the payroll for the month following publication in the BOE. Since the resolution was published on June 4, 2026, the deadline to settle back pay is the June 2026 payroll.
Why does the salary for levels III and IV match the SMI 2026?
For levels III and IV, the total annual amount of the agreement is €17,094, which exactly matches the Interprofessional Minimum Wage for 2026. The internal distribution between base salary and supplementary allowance is regulated according to article 54 of the agreement, guaranteeing that the sum of both concepts does not fall below the SMI.
Is the parking and garage agreement still in force in 2026?
Yes. The VII General Collective Agreement for Parking and Garages was tacitly extended as there was no notice of termination by any of the parties. Its salary review mechanism is linked to the real CPI of the previous year on an annual basis, so it will continue to be updated in successive years.
What happens if a company does not pay back pay in June 2026?
Failure to pay back pay within the deadline set by the agreement may result in claims by workers before the Mediation, Arbitration and Conciliation Service (SMAC) or through the labor court system, in addition to possible actions by the Labor Inspectorate. The agreement establishes the obligation to pay salary differences from January 1, 2026 in the June payroll.
Official source
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Notice: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific decisions, consult a qualified professional. Source: https://www.boe.es/diario_boe/txt.php?id=BOE-A-2026-12011