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Surgeon Salary in Spain

The Spain median is $329,695 per year, with observed city pay up to Madrid at $234,502.

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Surgeon pay in Spain: Madrid leads, Barcelona trails

The Spain national median for a surgeon is 284.000 € a year. Among 2 metros with observed data, pay runs from about 192.000 € in Barcelona to 202.000 € in Madrid (1.1×).

Surgeons perform operations to treat injuries, diseases, and deformities. Common screening skills include Surgery, Anatomy, Clinical judgment, and Precision.

A modeled national band runs about 181.800 €–409.000 € around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +3% 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 surgeon 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 healthcare titles on this site include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician, and Pharmacist.

How to use Surgeon pay data in Spain

Start with the national median (284.000 €), 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: 181.800 € (10th) → 284.000 € (median) → 409.000 € (90th). Madrid’s observed median is 202.000 €, with a local band about 143.000 €–286.000 €. If an offer is “at the Spain median” but the job is in Madrid, you may still be under local market.

National median
$329,695
per year
Monthly (national)
$27,513
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$234,502
Madrid, ES
Hourly (national)
$158.51
varies by city

Surgeon 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$234,502
Barcelona, ES$222,893

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a surgeon make in Spain?
The national median is about 284.000 € per year. Across 2 observed cities, pay ranges from about 192.000 € to 202.000 €.
Which Spain city pays surgeons the most?
Madrid, ES leads observed metros at about 202.000 € per year (-29% vs national).
Which Spain city pays surgeons the least?
Among observed cities, Barcelona, ES is on the lower end at about 192.000 € per year.
How many Spain cities have surgeon salary data?
2 metros list observed surgeon percentiles in EUR on this site.
Is surgeon in demand in Spain?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +3% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Spanish industry mix.