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Professor Salary in Spain

The Spain median is $114,813 per year, with observed city pay up to Madrid at $81,611.

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Professor pay in Spain: Madrid leads, Barcelona trails

The Spain national median for a professor is 98.900 € a year. Among 2 metros with observed data, pay runs from about 67.200 € in Barcelona to 70.300 € in Madrid (1×).

Professors teach at the college level and often conduct original research in their field. Common screening skills include Lecturing, Research, Publishing, and Mentoring.

A modeled national band runs about 63.300 €–142.400 € 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 professor 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 education titles on this site include Teacher and School Principal.

How to use Professor pay data in Spain

Start with the national median (98.900 €), 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: 63.300 € (10th) → 98.900 € (median) → 142.400 € (90th). Madrid’s observed median is 70.300 €, with a local band about 53.000 €–93.200 €. If an offer is “at the Spain median” but the job is in Madrid, you may still be under local market.

National median
$114,813
per year
Monthly (national)
$9,519
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$81,611
Madrid, ES
Hourly (national)
$55.20
varies by city

Professor 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$81,611
Barcelona, ES$78,012

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a professor make in Spain?
The national median is about 98.900 € per year. Across 2 observed cities, pay ranges from about 67.200 € to 70.300 €.
Which Spain city pays professors the most?
Madrid, ES leads observed metros at about 70.300 € per year (-29% vs national).
Which Spain city pays professors the least?
Among observed cities, Barcelona, ES is on the lower end at about 67.200 € per year.
How many Spain cities have professor salary data?
2 metros list observed professor percentiles in EUR on this site.
Is professor in demand in Spain?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +8% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Spanish industry mix.