# Data Engineer Salary in Spain

Data Engineer
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provides promising career opportunities in Spain. The role integrates technical skills with creative solutions, offering attractive salary packages. Successful candidates will find a supportive environment for professional advancement.

Tax rateApprox. 37%DemandGrowingLast updated1 Jul 2026

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## Role overview

Data Engineer professionals focus on delivering high-impact solutions, optimizing workflows, and driving operational excellence. Successful management of these responsibilities helps distributed modern organizations remain highly competitive. Continuous scaling opportunities exist for experts ready to adapt to shifting technological demands.

## Annual Salary – 2026

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* PNG $57,800 Average Salary$33,900 - $45,900

Junior 0-2 years

$45,600 - $72,300

Mid-Level 3-5 years

$68,200 - $108,600

Senior 6+ years

### Earnings Breakdown

Estimated Take-Home Pay Expected monthly net income after localized tax deductions (approx. 37%) €3,035 Hourly Rate Equivalent Based on standard 40-hour work week parameters €18.06 - €43.07 Annual Bonus Range Typical performance-based extra compensation €5,780 - €8,670 Equity & Stock Bonus Estimated capital compensation incentives Up to €5,780

### Financial Planning & Budgets

Monthly Savings Target Recommended 34% baseline slice for future wealth security €                        1,600 Retirement Contribution Target Recommended 12% allocation for long-term retirement accounts €                        600 Maximum Housing Budget Suggested upper limit for monthly rent/mortgage and utilities Up to €1,000 Emergency Safety Net Recommended 3 to 6 months liquidity cushion target €14,450 - €28,900

### Healthcare Infrastructure

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Universal state-subsidized healthcare infrastructure ecosystem. Core general medical accessibility metrics are entirely sustained via your dynamic localized tax bracket contributions (37%).

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## Salary Visualization

![Salary Distribution for Data Engineer in Spain - July 2026](https://jobicy.com/api/jpgraph/chart.php?p10=33900&p25=45600&p50=57800&p75=72300&p90=108600&currency=%E2%82%AC&currency_code=EUR&title=Data+Engineer&country=Spain)

![Salary Growth by Experience for Data Engineer in Spain - July 2026](https://jobicy.com/api/jpgraph/experience_chart.php?j_avg=39900&m_avg=58950&s_avg=88400&currency=%E2%82%AC&currency_code=EUR&title=Data+Engineer&country=Spain)

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## 12-Month Salary Trend

Over the past 12 months, the average compensation for Data Engineer roles in Spain has increased by 4%. The estimated average salary moved from €55,600 in Aug 2025 to €57,800 as of Jul 2026.

### Historical Salary Data Table

Time PeriodAverage Salary (Annual)Hourly Rate (Range)Jul 2026  €57,800   €18 - €43 Jun 2026  €57,700   €18 - €43 May 2026  €57,400   €18 - €43 Apr 2026  €58,000   €18 - €43 Mar 2026  €57,000   €18 - €42 Feb 2026  €57,700   €18 - €43 Jan 2026  €57,100   €18 - €43 Dec 2025  €56,700   €18 - €42 Nov 2025  €56,000   €18 - €42 Oct 2025  €56,000   €18 - €42 Sep 2025  €55,300   €17 - €41 Aug 2025  €55,600   €17 - €41

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## Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a strictly relevant technical field

### Professional Certifications

Industry Professional Certification Global Agile Practitioner License AWS Certified Solutions Architect

### Training & Development

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Cross-functional training opportunities
*     Regular technical workshops and skill development sessions
*     Regular code reviews and feedback sessions
*     Internal knowledge sharing sessions and tech talks

## Required Skills

### Core Skills

Data Structures Time Management Remote Collaboration Problem-solving

### Trending Skills

Virtual Project Mapping Asynchronous Workflows Cloud Infrastructure Kubernetes API Architecture SaaS Platforms
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## Specifics

### Work Environment

100% virtual workspace with emphasis on absolute location independence

### Tools

AWS Zoom Postman Kubernetes Dashboard

### Collaboration

Documentation-heavy alignment minimizing real-time meeting fatigue

### Time Zones

Adaptable scheduling with core operational overlap during European hours (CET/GMT)

## Benefits

### Common Benefits

Remote Work Options    Flexible Hours    Home Office Allowance    High-end Hardware Budget    Learning & Development Stipend

### Additional Benefits

Mental Health Support    Coworking Space Access    Internet Allowance

## Market Trends * PNG

### Demand

Growing

### Growth Rate

15% annual growth

### Remote Work

Availability: Growing

Trend: Integration of wellness programs and mental health support specifically designed for remote workers

#### Job Platforms

Jobicy Indeed AngelList Talent ZipRecruiter WorkDay Glassdoor Wellfound

#### Key Industries

Space Technology Clean Tech Blockchain FinTech Robotics

## Cross-Country Pay Scale

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Explore Data Engineer salaries worldwide. Below you'll find a comparison of average annual compensation in different countries relative to the base rate in Spain ($57,800).

[![Singapore flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/sg.svg) Singapore$124,200 115% higher](https://jobicy.com/salaries/sg/data-engineer.md) [![Japan flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/jp.svg) Japan$66,200 15% higher](https://jobicy.com/salaries/jp/data-engineer.md) [![Portugal flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/pt.svg) Portugal$54,000 7% lower](https://jobicy.com/salaries/pt/data-engineer.md) [![France flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/fr.svg) France$75,600 31% higher](https://jobicy.com/salaries/fr/data-engineer.md) [![Austria flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/at.svg) Austria$71,600 24% higher](https://jobicy.com/salaries/at/data-engineer.md) [![Switzerland flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/ch.svg) Switzerland$155,300 169% higher](https://jobicy.com/salaries/ch/data-engineer.md) [![Ireland flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/ie.svg) Ireland$108,000 87% higher](https://jobicy.com/salaries/ie/data-engineer.md) [![Netherlands flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/nl.svg) Netherlands$104,000 80% higher](https://jobicy.com/salaries/nl/data-engineer.md) [![Hong Kong flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/hk.svg) Hong Kong$91,800 59% higher](https://jobicy.com/salaries/hk/data-engineer.md) [![Sweden flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/se.svg) Sweden$79,700 38% higher](https://jobicy.com/salaries/se/data-engineer.md)

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is the average Data Engineer salary in Spain?

The average salary for a Data Engineer in Spain is $57,800 per year. Entry-level positions (Junior Level) start near $33,900 - $45,900, while experienced professionals (Senior Level) can earn up to $68,200 - $108,600.

### What skills are required for a Data Engineer role?

Core skills include Data Structures, Time Management, Remote Collaboration, Problem-solving. Trending industrial skills are Virtual Project Mapping, Asynchronous Workflows, Cloud Infrastructure, while key emerging skills focus heavily on .

### What is the job market outlook for Data Engineers?

The job market currently shows a Growing demand trajectory with a 15% annual growth trend factor. Remote availability remains active across modern employment hubs, primarily within sectors like Space Technology, Clean Tech, Blockchain, FinTech.

### What benefits are typically offered to Data Engineers in Spain?

Common base benefits generally encompass Remote Work Options, Flexible Hours, Home Office Allowance, High-end Hardware Budget. Additional remote allowances and workspace bonuses frequently include elements like Mental Health Support, Coworking Space Access, Internet Allowance.

### What roles are similar to Data Engineer?

Positions sharing overlapping technical responsibilities and operational workflows include Expert Data Engineer, Data Engineer Consultant, Senior Data Engineer. These paths offer alternative vertical career progression steps within distributed ecosystems.

### What is the hourly rate for Data Engineers in Spain?

Calculated against standard full-time operational hours, Data Engineers typically average between €18.06 and €43.07 per hour. Actual contractual rates vary by platform scale and specific niche mastery.

### What are the core and trending skills for Data Engineers?

Fundamental foundational competencies focus on Data Structures, Time Management, Remote Collaboration. To remain optimized for modern digital hiring cycles, candidates must actively integrate trending stacks like Virtual Project Mapping, Asynchronous Workflows, Cloud Infrastructure alongside advanced systems like .

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How We Estimate Salaries

Jobicy salary estimates are based on data collected from public compensation databases,
active job postings, and anonymous salary reports submitted by professionals.
We compare these sources and adjust the results using country-specific economic indicators,
including purchasing power parity (PPP), estimated average income taxes
(approximately 37%),
and local living costs in Spain.
This approach helps us provide realistic salary benchmarks for remote jobs.

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