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Chemical Engineer Salary in Spain

The Spain median is $126,538 per year, with observed city pay up to Barcelona at $89,505.

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Chemical Engineer in Spain: read the median against a +10% outlook

The Spain national median for a chemical engineer is 109.000 € a year. Among 2 metros with observed data, pay runs from about 75.700 € in Madrid to 77.100 € in Barcelona (1×).

Chemical engineers design processes that convert raw materials into useful products. Common screening skills include Process design, Thermodynamics, Safety, and Analysis.

A modeled national band runs about 73.700 €–152.200 € around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +10% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every Spanish city.

Barcelona sits -29% vs the national median; Madrid sits -31%. 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 chemical engineer 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 engineering titles on this site include Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, and Aerospace Engineer.

How to use Chemical Engineer pay data in Spain

Start with the national median (109.000 €), 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: 73.700 € (10th) → 109.000 € (median) → 152.200 € (90th). Barcelona’s observed median is 77.100 €, with a local band about 52.500 €–113.000 €. If an offer is “at the Spain median” but the job is in Barcelona, you may still be under local market.

National median
$126,538
per year
Monthly (national)
$10,564
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$89,505
Barcelona, ES
Hourly (national)
$60.83
varies by city

Chemical Engineer 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
Barcelona, ES$89,505
Madrid, ES$87,880

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a chemical engineer make in Spain?
The national median is about 109.000 € per year. Across 2 observed cities, pay ranges from about 75.700 € to 77.100 €.
Which Spain city pays chemical engineers the most?
Barcelona, ES leads observed metros at about 77.100 € per year (-29% vs national).
Which Spain city pays chemical engineers the least?
Among observed cities, Madrid, ES is on the lower end at about 75.700 € per year.
How many Spain cities have chemical engineer salary data?
2 metros list observed chemical engineer percentiles in EUR on this site.
Is chemical engineer in demand in Spain?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +10% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Spanish industry mix.