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Backend Developer Salary in Spain

The Spain median is $89,157 per year, with observed city pay up to Madrid at $63,153.

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Backend Developer in Spain: read the median against a +16% outlook

The Spain national median for a backend developer is 76.800 € a year. Among 2 metros with observed data, pay runs from about 52.500 € in Barcelona to 54.400 € in Madrid (1×).

Backend developers build the servers, APIs, and databases that power application logic and data. Common screening skills include Node.js, Databases, APIs, and Caching.

A modeled national band runs about 49.200 €–110.600 € around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +16% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every Spanish city.

Madrid sits -29% vs the national median; Barcelona sits -32%. Relocating inside Spain for this title can move cash more than a small raise at the same desk. Open a city page for take-home and rent context — this national page is the map, not the offer.

Spain shows about 2.7% CPI in 2025. A backend developer raise that trails inflation is a real-pay cut even if it still beats last year’s peers. This occupation is also covered in 39 other countries — useful for remote or relocation shortlists, after FX and local tax. Nearby technology titles on this site include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Data Scientist, and DevOps Engineer.

How to use Backend Developer pay data in Spain

Start with the national median (76.800 €), then pick the metro where you would actually work. Observed city rows below are stronger than a pay-index guess. If your city is missing, stay on this page for the country figure and check the Spain hub for other careers.

Convert gross through the salary calculator before comparing two cities — tax and rent often reorder a cash ranking. Figures are estimates for research, not employer bands.

National band vs top metro

National sketch: 49.200 € (10th) → 76.800 € (median) → 110.600 € (90th). Madrid’s observed median is 54.400 €, with a local band about 36.100 €–82.000 €. If an offer is “at the Spain median” but the job is in Madrid, you may still be under local market.

National median
$89,157
per year
Monthly (national)
$7,430
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$63,153
Madrid, ES
Hourly (national)
$42.86
varies by city

Backend Developer salary by city in Spain

Cities below have observed metro percentiles for this role. Prefer these over national-only estimates when you are relocating to a specific market.

CityPer year
Madrid, ES$63,153
Barcelona, ES$60,947

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a backend developer make in Spain?
The national median is about 76.800 € per year. Across 2 observed cities, pay ranges from about 52.500 € to 54.400 €.
Which Spain city pays backend developers the most?
Madrid, ES leads observed metros at about 54.400 € per year (-29% vs national).
Which Spain city pays backend developers the least?
Among observed cities, Barcelona, ES is on the lower end at about 52.500 € per year.
How many Spain cities have backend developer salary data?
2 metros list observed backend developer percentiles in EUR on this site.
Is backend developer in demand in Spain?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +16% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Spanish industry mix.