💰 Salary Guide · Europe 2026
Real salary data from 350,000+ verified European tech compensation points. Based on actual job offers, not self-reported surveys.
Median Salary
per year · GBP
Salary Range
25th to 75th percentile
Data Points
Madrid
2,300+ verified salaries · Madrid
Software Engineers in Madrid earn a median of €50,000, with the Spanish capital developing into one of southern Europe's most active tech ecosystems. Companies like Cabify, Jobandtalent, and Wallbox are scaling rapidly, and international firms are increasingly establishing Madrid engineering hubs.
While base salaries are lower than Northern European cities, the gap is narrowing at senior levels. Engineers at international tech companies and late-stage startups earn €65,000–€80,000, with equity adding significant upside.
Junior (0–2 yrs): €28,000 – €38,000
Mid-level (2–5 yrs): €38,000 – €52,000
Senior (5–8 yrs): €52,000 – €70,000
Staff / Principal (8+ yrs): €70,000 – €95,000+
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Last updated: March 2026