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In this work, we analyze the indicators of subjective well-being (SWB) in Spanish society. Our goal is to understand the differences between the three types of SWB (evaluative, eudaimonic, and hedonic) and their relationship with socioeconomic determinants, particularly income. After a critical review of the existing literature, we examine the socioeconomic variables associated with the different types of SWB and conduct an empirical analysis for the Spanish society. The results show that there are significant differences between the three evaluation systems. Evaluative and eudaimonic indicators are associated with status and income, while this relationship is not significant for hedonic indicators. The results support the claim that status and income have a significant influence on SW13 to the extent that the weight of cognitive evaluation is accentuated. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]