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Salary Intelligence
National median, after-tax net, and purchasing power for 38 professions in Spain — anchored to a primary-sourced median wage (2024 data).
What is a good salary in Spain?
In Spain, the national median salary is about $25,255 gross (~$17,909 after tax, 2024 data). Estimated pay for a mid-level professional ranges from ~$19,990 to ~$99,225 net depending on the role — highest for a cto / technology director. Figures are modelled estimates anchored to Spain's national median wage; not a job offer.
Key facts
National median (2024)
$25,255 gross · $17,909 after tax · $24,304 PPP-equivalent. Source & methodology
| Profession | Est. gross | Est. net |
|---|---|---|
| CTO / Technology Director | $170,331 | $99,225 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $139,730 | $82,394 |
| AI Engineer | $138,397 | $81,661 |
| Engineering Manager | $124,275 | $73,894 |
| Doctor (Physician) | $121,398 | $72,311 |
| Software Engineer | $102,427 | $61,877 |
| Data Engineer | $100,744 | $60,952 |
| Cloud Engineer | $96,603 | $58,674 |
| DevOps Engineer | $96,314 | $58,515 |
| Product Manager | $95,661 | $58,156 |
| Cybersecurity Specialist | $88,946 | $54,463 |
| Dentist | $86,792 | $53,278 |
| Management Consultant | $84,068 | $51,780 |
| Data Scientist | $83,415 | $51,421 |
| Pharmacist | $68,923 | $43,450 |
| Remote Freelancer | $67,226 | $42,517 |
| Sales Manager | $65,661 | $41,656 |
| General Manager | $63,824 | $40,646 |
| UX Designer | $62,178 | $39,740 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $61,077 | $39,135 |
| Marketing Manager | $59,692 | $38,348 |
| Project Manager | $59,692 | $38,348 |
| Civil Engineer | $58,300 | $37,471 |
| Business Analyst | $54,759 | $35,320 |
| Finance Analyst | $54,654 | $35,260 |
| Operations Manager | $53,425 | $34,564 |
| Content Writer | $51,462 | $33,452 |
| HR Manager | $48,540 | $31,797 |
| University Lecturer | $46,261 | $30,505 |
| Physiotherapist | $45,766 | $30,225 |
| Graphic Designer | $40,121 | $27,027 |
| Accountant | $38,560 | $26,142 |
| Hospitality Manager | $35,176 | $24,224 |
| Nurse | $32,062 | $22,242 |
| Chef | $30,787 | $21,430 |
| Teacher | $29,624 | $20,690 |
| Electrician | $28,601 | $20,039 |
| Plumber | $28,523 | $19,990 |
“vs median” = estimated gross ÷ Spain's national median gross. Tap a role for the full country-by-country ranking. Regulated professions (medicine, nursing, dentistry, pharmacy, teaching) require local credential recognition before you can practise.
Spain salary estimates · Source: Spain national median wage (national statistical office / Eurostat, 2024) + WhereNext tax engine · Last verified Jun 22, 2026 (today)
Modelled estimate, not survey data. Each profession figure is the country's national median wage scaled by the role's skill premium — a directional model, not a per-role salary survey. It is for a mid-level professional and varies widely by employer, seniority, bonus, equity, contract type and tax regime. Net is modelled via WhereNext's tax engine and is not tax or employment advice — verify with an employer or qualified advisor before making decisions.
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The national median is about $25,255 gross (~$17,909 after tax) for 2024. A "good" salary is typically well above the median — many skilled professions here estimate above $69,458 net. Cost of living matters as much as the headline number.
Among the roles modelled, the highest after-tax pay in Spain is estimated for cto / technology director, senior software engineer, ai engineer. These are directional estimates — actual pay varies by employer, seniority and sector.
Yes. Net figures are computed with WhereNext's tax engine using Spain's domestic resident income tax brackets and social contributions — not expat regimes. Verify your own situation with a qualified advisor.
The national median is primary-sourced (national statistical office / Eurostat, 2024 data). Per-profession figures are a model — the national median × the role's skill premium, not a per-role salary survey — so treat them as a planning guide, not a quote.