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Software Engineer Salary in Spain

Software engineers design, build, and maintain the applications and systems that power modern businesses. The Spain median is $87,592 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$87,592
per year
Monthly (national)
$7,299
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$87,592
Valencia, ES
Hourly (national)
$42.11
varies by city

Software Engineer salary by city in Spain

CityPer year
Valencia, ES$87,592
Zaragoza, ES$87,592
Sevilla, ES$87,592
Málaga, ES$87,592
Murcia, ES$87,592
Palma, ES$87,592
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, ES$87,592
Alicante, ES$87,592
Bilbao, ES$87,592
Córdoba, ES$87,592
Madrid, ES$62,045
Barcelona, ES$59,878

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a software engineer make in Spain?
The national median software engineer salary in Spain is about 76.800 € per year (6400 € per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about 52.500 € to 76.800 €.
Which Spain city pays software engineers the most?
Valencia, ES pays the most at about 76.800 € per year.
Which Spain city pays software engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Barcelona, ES is on the lower end at about 52.500 € per year for a software engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a software engineer in Spain?
Across Spain cities we cover, software engineer pay commonly spans from about 34.800 € at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 110.600 € for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Spain cities have software engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes software engineer pay for 12 cities in Spain, all shown in EUR.
Is software engineer in demand in Spain?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +17% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Frontend Developer, Backend Developer, Data Scientist.