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Professor vs Teacher salary

In Spain, a professor earns about 75% more than a teacher $112,798 vs $64,440 per year.

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Education
Professor
$112,798/yr
Monthly
$9,352
Hourly
$55
Range
$72,195$162,411
10-yr outlook
+8%
Education
Teacher
$64,440/yr
Monthly
$5,360
Hourly
$31
Range
$46,990$85,653
10-yr outlook
+1%

Pay range, side by side

PercentileProfessorTeacher
Entry (10th)$72,195$46,990
25th$92,496$55,772
Median$112,798$64,440
75th$137,661$75,046
Senior (90th)$162,411$85,653

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does a professor or teacher earn more in Spain?
A professor earns more, at about 98.900 € per year vs 56.500 € for a teacher — roughly 75% (42.400 €) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Spain?
A professor typically earns 63.300 €–142.400 €, while a teacher earns 41.200 €–75.100 € per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Spain?
On a monthly basis before tax, a professor averages about 8200 € and a teacher about 4700 €.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Spain, a professor earns about 63.300 € while a teacher earns about 41.200 € per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Spain, a professor earns about 142.400 € while a teacher earns about 75.100 € per year.
Are professor and teacher similar careers?
Both roles sit in the Education 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.