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IT Support Specialist vs Software Engineer salary

In Spain, a software engineer earns about 32% more than a it support specialist $87,592 vs $66,150 per year.

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Technology
IT Support Specialist
$66,150/yr
Monthly
$5,475
Hourly
$32
Range
$48,244$87,934
10-yr outlook
+6%
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Technology
Software Engineer
$87,592/yr
Monthly
$7,299
Hourly
$42
Range
$56,114$126,142
10-yr outlook
+17%

Pay range, side by side

PercentileIT Support SpecialistSoftware Engineer
Entry (10th)$48,244$56,114
25th$57,254$71,853
Median$66,150$87,592
75th$77,099$106,867
Senior (90th)$87,934$126,142

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does a it support specialist or software engineer earn more in Spain?
A software engineer earns more, at about 76.800 € per year vs 58.000 € for a it support specialist — roughly 32% (18.800 €) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Spain?
A it support specialist typically earns 42.300 €–77.100 €, while a software engineer earns 49.200 €–110.600 € per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Spain?
On a monthly basis before tax, a it support specialist averages about 4800 € and a software engineer about 6400 €.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Spain, a it support specialist earns about 42.300 € while a software engineer earns about 49.200 € per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Spain, a it support specialist earns about 77.100 € while a software engineer earns about 110.600 € per year.
Are it support specialist and software 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.