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Lawyer Salary in Spain

The Spain median is $104,597 per year, with observed city pay up to Madrid at $74,181.

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Lawyer pay in Spain: Madrid leads, Barcelona trails

The Spain national median for a lawyer is 90.100 € a year. Among 2 metros with observed data, pay runs from about 61.700 € in Barcelona to 63.900 € in Madrid (1×).

Lawyers advise and represent clients on legal rights, disputes, and transactions. Common screening skills include Research, Writing, Negotiation, and Advocacy.

A modeled national band runs about 49.600 €–139.700 € 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 lawyer 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 Paralegal and Corporate Attorney.

How to use Lawyer pay data in Spain

Start with the national median (90.100 €), 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: 49.600 € (10th) → 90.100 € (median) → 139.700 € (90th). Madrid’s observed median is 63.900 €, with a local band about 42.400 €–96.200 €. If an offer is “at the Spain median” but the job is in Madrid, you may still be under local market.

National median
$104,597
per year
Monthly (national)
$8,707
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$74,181
Madrid, ES
Hourly (national)
$50.29
varies by city

Lawyer 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$74,181
Barcelona, ES$71,627

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a lawyer make in Spain?
The national median is about 90.100 € per year. Across 2 observed cities, pay ranges from about 61.700 € to 63.900 €.
Which Spain city pays lawyers the most?
Madrid, ES leads observed metros at about 63.900 € per year (-29% vs national).
Which Spain city pays lawyers the least?
Among observed cities, Barcelona, ES is on the lower end at about 61.700 € per year.
How many Spain cities have lawyer salary data?
2 metros list observed lawyer percentiles in EUR on this site.
Is lawyer in demand in Spain?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +8% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Spanish industry mix.