QA Automation Engineer salary in Barcelona, Spain
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Barcelona earns a median of €45k a year gross ($49k), from €37k at p10 to €55k at p90. Barcelona pays 1.06× the Spain median and 59% below the US median of $120k. About 1.7 million people live in Barcelona.
QA Automation Engineer pay by level in Barcelona
Gross annual pay in EUR. Junior €35k, lead €69k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €29k | €35k | €43k | $38k | |
| Mid-level | €37k | €45k | €55k | $49k | |
| Senior | €47k | €58k | €71k | $63k | |
| Lead | €57k | €69k | €85k | $75k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Spain median (€43k) times a 1.06 city factor. Methodology.
From gross to take-home in Barcelona
Employers in Spain usually quote annual gross salary, commonly paid in 12 or 14 instalments.
A generic estimate for a single mid-level earner, not tax advice.
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QA Automation Engineer salary in Barcelona: FAQ
What is the average QA Automation Engineer salary in Barcelona?
The median gross salary for a mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Barcelona is €45k a year ($49k). The p10 is €37k and the p90 is €55k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Barcelona with a city factor of 1.06.
How much does a senior QA Automation Engineer make in Barcelona?
A senior QA Automation Engineer in Barcelona earns a median of €58k ($63k), with a range of €47k to €71k. Leads reach €69k and juniors start near €35k.
What is an entry-level QA Automation Engineer salary in Barcelona?
A junior QA Automation Engineer in Barcelona earns about €35k a year ($38k), between €29k and €43k. Pay rises to €45k at mid-level.
Is Barcelona a good-paying city for QA Automation Engineers in Spain?
Barcelona ranks 2nd of 13 tracked Spain cities for this role, at 1.06x the national median of €43k. It sits in the top third.
What is the take-home pay for a QA Automation Engineer in Barcelona?
Roughly 68-75% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about €31k to €34k a year, or €2,700 a month. This is not tax advice.
What is the hourly rate for a QA Automation Engineer in Barcelona?
A €45k gross salary equals about €22 an hour on a 40-hour week (€3,800 a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.
All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.