Salary Intelligence
Salaries in Spain by profession
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?
Key facts
- National median: ~$28,392 gross ~$22,626 after tax (2024 data, 80% kept).
- Highest-paying role: CTO / Technology Director ~$107,421/yr net for a mid-level cto / technology director.
- Purchasing power the median net is worth ~$30,705 in PPP-equivalent (US price) terms.
- 38 professions estimated each = the national median × the role's skill premium, netted via the tax engine.
National median (2024)
$28,392 gross · $22,626 after tax · $30,705 PPP-equivalent. Source & methodology
Estimated pay by profession in Spain
By take-home, the highest pay in Spain is estimated for a 🏢 cto / technology director — $107,421 net after tax (6.2× the local median).
| Profession | Est. gross | Est. net |
|---|---|---|
| CTO / Technology Director | $176,632 | $107,421 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $142,957 | $88,900 |
| AI Engineer | $140,831 | $87,731 |
| Doctor (Physician) | $131,335 | $82,509 |
| Engineering Manager | $128,252 | $80,813 |
| Software Engineer | $105,232 | $68,152 |
| Data Engineer | $103,968 | $67,456 |
| Product Manager | $99,718 | $65,118 |
| Cloud Engineer | $99,694 | $65,106 |
| DevOps Engineer | $99,396 | $64,941 |
| Dentist | $94,406 | $62,197 |
| Cybersecurity Specialist | $92,237 | $61,004 |
| Management Consultant | $87,356 | $58,320 |
| Data Scientist | $86,085 | $57,621 |
| Pharmacist | $74,969 | $51,387 |
| Sales Manager | $69,718 | $48,129 |
| Remote Freelancer | $67,938 | $47,081 |
| General Manager | $67,404 | $46,766 |
| UX Designer | $65,181 | $45,456 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $64,850 | $45,262 |
| Marketing Manager | $63,380 | $44,396 |
| Project Manager | $63,380 | $44,396 |
| Civil Engineer | $62,078 | $43,629 |
| Business Analyst | $57,984 | $41,217 |
| Finance Analyst | $57,430 | $40,891 |
| Operations Manager | $57,229 | $40,772 |
| Content Writer | $53,366 | $38,497 |
| HR Manager | $52,334 | $37,889 |
| Physiotherapist | $50,271 | $36,674 |
| University Lecturer | $49,712 | $36,344 |
| Graphic Designer | $42,059 | $31,571 |
| Accountant | $41,436 | $31,164 |
| Hospitality Manager | $38,191 | $29,040 |
| Nurse | $35,076 | $27,001 |
| Chef | $33,550 | $26,001 |
| Teacher | $32,822 | $25,526 |
| Electrician | $31,689 | $24,785 |
| Plumber | $31,675 | $24,775 |
“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
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. Singapore is the exception: its figures are the Ministry of Manpower's June 2025 occupational medians. 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.
Where the money goes: CTO / Technology Director in Spain
Gross pay erodes to take-home after tax, then adjusts for local prices — a mid-level estimate, every step sourced.
Updated · National medians (Eurostat / national stats) · US BLS OEWS May 2024 · World Bank ICP 2021 (PPP)
- Gross$176,632
- Income tax−$69,211
- Net (after tax)$107,421
- Local prices+$38,357
- Real value$145,778
Keep rate 61% · net $107,421 · real value $145,778 (your money goes further here)
| Step | USD/yr | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Gross salary | $176,632 | Estimated gross for the role. |
| − Income tax & social | −$69,211 | Resident tax brackets; you keep 61%. |
| Net (after tax) | $107,421 | Take-home in nominal USD. |
| + Local prices (PPP) | +$38,357 | Cheaper than the US — your net buys more. |
| Real value (PPP-equiv. net) | $145,778 | What the net is worth in US price terms. |
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Spain salary questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good salary in Spain?▾
The national median is about $28,392 gross (~$22,626 after tax) for 2024. A "good" salary is typically well above the median — many skilled professions here estimate above $75,195 net. Cost of living matters as much as the headline number.
Which jobs pay the most in Spain?▾
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.
Does WhereNext estimate net salary after tax in Spain?▾
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.
How reliable are these Spain salary figures?▾
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.