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Corporate Attorney Salary in Spain

The Spain median is $195,031 per year, with observed city pay up to Madrid at $138,147.

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Corporate Attorney pay in Spain: Madrid leads, Barcelona trails

The Spain national median for a corporate attorney is 168.000 € a year. Among 2 metros with observed data, pay runs from about 115.000 € in Barcelona to 119.000 € in Madrid (1×).

Corporate attorneys advise businesses on contracts, governance, and transactions. Common screening skills include Contracts, M&A, Compliance, and Negotiation.

A modeled national band runs about 84.800 €–269.600 € around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +8% 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 corporate attorney 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 legal titles on this site include Lawyer and Paralegal.

How to use Corporate Attorney pay data in Spain

Start with the national median (168.000 €), 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: 84.800 € (10th) → 168.000 € (median) → 269.600 € (90th). Madrid’s observed median is 119.000 €, with a local band about 71.200 €–198.000 €. If an offer is “at the Spain median” but the job is in Madrid, you may still be under local market.

National median
$195,031
per year
Monthly (national)
$16,253
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$138,147
Madrid, ES
Hourly (national)
$93.77
varies by city

Corporate Attorney 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$138,147
Barcelona, ES$133,503

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a corporate attorney make in Spain?
The national median is about 168.000 € per year. Across 2 observed cities, pay ranges from about 115.000 € to 119.000 €.
Which Spain city pays corporate attorneys the most?
Madrid, ES leads observed metros at about 119.000 € per year (-29% vs national).
Which Spain city pays corporate attorneys the least?
Among observed cities, Barcelona, ES is on the lower end at about 115.000 € per year.
How many Spain cities have corporate attorney salary data?
2 metros list observed corporate attorney percentiles in EUR on this site.
Is corporate attorney in demand in Spain?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +8% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Spanish industry mix.