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Backend Developer vs Network Engineer salary

In Spain, a network engineer earns about 26% more than a backend developer $110,061 vs $87,592 per year.

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Technology
Backend Developer
$87,592/yr
Monthly
$7,299
Hourly
$42
Range
$56,114$126,142
10-yr outlook
+16%
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Technology
Network Engineer
$110,061/yr
Monthly
$9,124
Hourly
$52
Range
$74,362$153,629
10-yr outlook
+5%

Pay range, side by side

PercentileBackend DeveloperNetwork Engineer
Entry (10th)$56,114$74,362
25th$71,853$92,268
Median$87,592$110,061
75th$106,867$131,845
Senior (90th)$126,142$153,629

National Spain figures in EUR. Individual pay varies with experience, employer, and location.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a backend developer or network engineer earn more in Spain?
A network engineer earns more, at about 96.500 € per year vs 76.800 € for a backend developer — roughly 26% (19.700 €) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Spain?
A backend developer typically earns 49.200 €–110.600 €, while a network engineer earns 65.200 €–134.700 € per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Spain?
On a monthly basis before tax, a backend developer averages about 6400 € and a network engineer about 8000 €.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Spain, a backend developer earns about 49.200 € while a network engineer earns about 65.200 € per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Spain, a backend developer earns about 110.600 € while a network engineer earns about 134.700 € per year.
Are backend developer and network engineer similar careers?
Both roles sit in the Technology category on Pay by Role, which is why we compare them head-to-head. Day-to-day work still differs — review each job page for skills and outlook.