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Gross and take-home pay, by industry and against other countries
Average salary
Take-home / mo
€1,980
Gross / yr
€30,500
Spain is a broad, services-led economy where a real career earns a wage that's comfortably strong on the world stage, even if it trails Europe's top earners. The tax that comes off is moderate, so you keep most of your pay — which goes a fair way in a country known more for its quality of life than its salaries.
Salaries in Spain by industry
Which field you're in shifts your pay in Spain, though it won't transform it. Energy, finance, and tech lead the way, while hospitality, staffing, and miscellaneous services sit at the lower end, with a moderate gap in between. For an established professional, the takeaway is that the broad wage level matters as much as the exact industry you join.
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Take-home in Spain
€1,010/mo
vs €1,040 in your country
Cost of living
€526
vs €692 in your country
Potential savings
€487
more than in your country
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How salaries in Spain compare
Spain ranks in the middle of Europe and ahead of most of the world for what work pays. It sits there because its wages are decent rather than top-tier, and because tax takes only a measured slice, leaving you the larger part of what you earn.
Data source: Structure of Earnings Survey 2024 (Eurostat), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Spain?
The average salary in Spain is €2,550 a month before tax, or €1,980 take-home after tax and social contributions. Over a year that's €30,500 before tax and €23,800 after.
What is the average salary in Spain in US dollars?
The average salary in Spain in US dollars is about $35,328 a year before tax, or $2,294 a month after tax.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Spain?
A typical person in Spain spends about €1,340 a month, while the average take-home pay is €1,980. How much you need to live comfortably depends on the city, your family situation, and how you usually spend. See the cost of living in Spain for the full picture.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Spain?
The highest-paying jobs in Spain are in energy, finance, and IT. Take-home pay in these industries averages around €3,500 a month (about €53,900 gross a year), roughly 76% above the national average.
What are the lowest-paying jobs in Spain?
Staffing is the lowest-paying industry in Spain. Pay there averages around €1,470 a month take-home (about €22,600 gross a year). For comparison, the highest-paying industries pay about 2.4 times more.
What is a good salary in Spain?
A good salary in Spain is generally one above the national average — more than €1,980 take-home a month, or €30,500 gross a year. But a lot depends on your spending, where you live, and your financial goals.
Is Spain a high-salary country?
Yes. By average after-tax pay, Spain is ahead of 82% of countries worldwide and ranks 17th out of 41 countries in Europe.
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