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Paralegal Salary in Spain

The Spain median is $72,208 per year, with observed city pay up to Madrid at $51,312.

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Paralegal in Spain: read the median against a +12% outlook

The Spain national median for a paralegal is 62.200 € a year. Among 2 metros with observed data, pay runs from about 42.200 € in Barcelona to 44.200 € in Madrid (1×).

Paralegals support lawyers with research, drafting, and case management. Common screening skills include Research, Drafting, Organization, and Filing.

A modeled national band runs about 45.400 €–82.700 € around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +12% 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 paralegal 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 Corporate Attorney.

How to use Paralegal pay data in Spain

Start with the national median (62.200 €), 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: 45.400 € (10th) → 62.200 € (median) → 82.700 € (90th). Madrid’s observed median is 44.200 €, with a local band about 26.500 €–73.800 €. If an offer is “at the Spain median” but the job is in Madrid, you may still be under local market.

National median
$72,208
per year
Monthly (national)
$6,037
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$51,312
Madrid, ES
Hourly (national)
$34.71
varies by city

Paralegal 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$51,312
Barcelona, ES$48,990

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a paralegal make in Spain?
The national median is about 62.200 € per year. Across 2 observed cities, pay ranges from about 42.200 € to 44.200 €.
Which Spain city pays paralegals the most?
Madrid, ES leads observed metros at about 44.200 € per year (-29% vs national).
Which Spain city pays paralegals the least?
Among observed cities, Barcelona, ES is on the lower end at about 42.200 € per year.
How many Spain cities have paralegal salary data?
2 metros list observed paralegal percentiles in EUR on this site.
Is paralegal in demand in Spain?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +12% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Spanish industry mix.