EuropeGovernment / OECD · OECD2024 data

Average Salary in Spain

Barcelona tech scene; 22 paid holidays; strong creative sector.

$44,000/yr

Gross annual avg · all occupations · OECD

48% vs US avg of $85K
Average Wage
$44K
all occupations
Take-Home
$33K
~25% effective rate
Work Week
40h
typical hours
Vacation Days
22d
statutory minimum

Top Job Salaries in Spain

Median annual salaries for popular roles · Barcelona

Job TitleCategoryMedian Salaryvs Avg
Product ManagerTechnology$109,042+148%Details →
Lawyer / AttorneyLegal$67,015+52%Details →
Data ScientistTechnology$59,569+35%Details →
Software EngineerTechnology$57,088+30%Details →
Marketing ManagerMarketing$57,088+30%Details →
Financial AnalystFinance$54,606+24%Details →
Civil EngineerEngineering$53,365+21%Details →
AccountantFinance$46,911+7%Details →
Registered NurseHealthcare$45,297+3%Details →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary in Spain?

The average salary in Spain is approximately $44K USD per year (2024 data, source: OECD). This is the gross annual wage across all occupations.

How does Spain's average salary compare to the US?

The average salary in Spain is 48% lower than the US average of $85K/yr. However, cost of living in Spain is generally lower, so purchasing power may be comparable.

What are the highest-paying jobs in Spain?

The top-paying roles in Spain include: Product Manager ($109K/yr), Lawyer / Attorney ($67K/yr), Data Scientist ($60K/yr).