Data Scientist in Spain: read the median against a +35% outlook
The Spain national median for a data scientist is 80.100 € a year. Among 2 metros with observed data, pay runs from about 54.800 € in Barcelona to 56.800 € in Madrid (1×).
Data scientists turn raw data into insight using statistics, machine learning, and clear communication. Common screening skills include Python, SQL, Statistics, and Machine learning.
A modeled national band runs about 49.800 €–117.100 € around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +35% 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 data scientist 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, Backend Developer, and DevOps Engineer.
How to use Data Scientist pay data in Spain
Start with the national median (80.100 €), 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: 49.800 € (10th) → 80.100 € (median) → 117.100 € (90th). Madrid’s observed median is 56.800 €, with a local band about 37.700 €–85.500 €. If an offer is “at the Spain median” but the job is in Madrid, you may still be under local market.