Performance Test Engineer salary in Spain
A mid-level Performance Test Engineer in Spain earns a median of €52k ($57k) a year gross. The p10 to p90 range is €43k to €64k. That is 62% below the US median for the same role. Spain ranks 27 of 36 countries on our pay index. Juniors start near €40k, leads reach €83k.
Performance Test Engineer pay by level in Spain
Gross annual pay in EUR. Junior pay is €40k, lead pay is €83k: leads earn 108% more. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €33k | €40k | €48k | $43k | |
| Mid-level | €43k | €52k | €64k | $57k | |
| Senior | €56k | €69k | €84k | $75k | |
| Lead | €68k | €83k | €100k | $90k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. p10 and p90 are 0.82× and 1.22× the median. Methodology.
Performance Test Engineer pay by city in Spain
Madrid pays most at 1.08× the national median. Pay factor 1.00 equals the country median of €52k. Showing the top 8 of 13 cities.
| City | Tier | Pay factor | Mid-level median | p10–p90 | USD | QA jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madrid | A | 1.08× (+8%) | €56k | €46k–€69k | $61k | 12 |
| Barcelona | A | 1.06× (+6%) | €55k | €45k–€67k | $60k | 14 |
| Valencia | B | 0.96× (-4%) | €50k | €41k–€61k | $54k | 1 |
| Alicante | C | 0.88× (-12%) | €46k | €38k–€56k | $50k | 0 |
| Bilbao | C | 0.88× (-12%) | €46k | €38k–€56k | $50k | 0 |
| Córdoba | C | 0.88× (-12%) | €46k | €38k–€56k | $50k | 0 |
| Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | C | 0.88× (-12%) | €46k | €38k–€56k | $50k | 0 |
| Murcia | C | 0.88× (-12%) | €46k | €38k–€56k | $50k | 0 |
City factors are estimates (tier A = largest tech hubs). Remote roles are paid to the employer's pay band, which can differ from the city rate.
From gross to take-home in Spain
A mid-level Performance Test Engineer on €52k gross keeps roughly 68–75% after income tax and social contributions, about €35k to €39k a year.
In Spain, pay is usually quoted as annual gross salary, commonly paid in 12 or 14 instalments. Estimate only: a single earner with no dependants and typical deductions. Bonuses, benefits, pension choices and regional taxes change the result. It is not tax advice.
QA roles open in Spain
No Performance Test Engineer role is open today. Showing the closest matches from 74 QA listings in Spain.
Senior QA Automation Engineer (AI-Focused)
Indonesian Game Tester
Norwegian Game Tester
2 listings in Spain show a real posted pay range (0 for Performance Test Engineer). Others carry a model estimate marked “est.”.
Who hires Performance Test Engineers in Spain
Employer mix by share of listings (74 listings in Spain). Names are withheld; we show the type of company.
- Games studios64%
- AI companies11%
- Software companies11%
- E-commerce companies5%
- Cybersecurity companies3%
What this estimate rests on
The Performance Test Engineer baseline uses 23 US posted pay ranges. For Spain, the country index is calibrated on 166 non-US observations in Western Europe, so the regional sample is usable but still modest. Evidence score 5 of 8.
Performance Test Engineer salary and jobs by city in Spain
Performance Test Engineer salary in Spain: FAQ
What is the average Performance Test Engineer salary in Spain?
The median gross salary for a mid-level Performance Test Engineer in Spain is €52k a year ($57k). The p10 is €43k and the p90 is €64k. This is an estimate based on posted pay ranges.
How much does a senior Performance Test Engineer earn in Spain?
A senior Performance Test Engineer in Spain earns a median of €69k ($75k), with a range of €56k to €84k. Leads earn €83k, 108% more than juniors at €40k.
Which city in Spain pays Performance Test Engineers the most?
Madrid has the highest pay factor at 1.08x the country median, which puts a mid-level Performance Test Engineer at about €56k ($61k). Zaragoza sits at 0.88x, around €46k.
How does Spain compare with the US for Performance Test Engineer pay?
A mid-level Performance Test Engineer in the US earns a median of $150k. In Spain the equivalent is $57k, which is 62% below the US figure. Spain ranks 27 of 36 countries; the Western Europe median for this role is $81k.
What is the take-home pay for a Performance Test Engineer in Spain?
Roughly 68–75% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner, which is about €35k to €39k a year on a €52k gross salary. This is a generic estimate, not tax advice: benefits, family status and regional taxes change the result.
How many Performance Test Engineer jobs are open in Spain?
PassRidge lists no live Performance Test Engineer listing in Spain today, and 74 QA listings across all roles in Spain. 0 of the Performance Test Engineer listings and 2 of all listings in the country show a real posted pay range; the rest carry a model estimate.
Other roles in Spain
| Role | Mid-level median | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Manual QA Tester | €29k | $32k |
| QA Automation Engineer | €43k | $47k |
| SDET | €46k | $50k |
| QA Lead / Manager | €39k | $42k |
| Mobile QA Engineer | €38k | $41k |
| Security / Penetration Tester | €64k | $70k |
| Game QA Tester | €23k | $25k |
| Accessibility Tester | €35k | $38k |
| Business / Test Analyst | €32k | $34k |
| Data / ETL QA Engineer | €35k | $38k |
| Localization QA Tester | €17k | $18k |
| AI / LLM Evaluation QA | €37k | $40k |
| Release / DevOps Engineer | €51k | $55k |
| Technical Writer (QA / Docs) | €32k | $35k |
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