SDET salary in Barcelona, Spain
A mid-level SDET in Barcelona earns a median of €49k a year gross ($53k), from €40k at p10 to €60k at p90. Barcelona pays 1.06× the Spain median and 59% below the US median of $130k. About 1.7 million people live in Barcelona.
SDET pay by level in Barcelona
Gross annual pay in EUR. Junior €38k, lead €75k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €31k | €38k | €46k | $41k | |
| Mid-level | €40k | €49k | €60k | $53k | |
| Senior | €51k | €63k | €76k | $68k | |
| Lead | €62k | €75k | €92k | $82k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Spain median (€46k) 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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SDET salary in Barcelona: FAQ
What is the average SDET salary in Barcelona?
The median gross salary for a mid-level SDET in Barcelona is €49k a year ($53k). The p10 is €40k and the p90 is €60k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Barcelona with a city factor of 1.06.
How much does a senior SDET make in Barcelona?
A senior SDET in Barcelona earns a median of €63k ($68k), with a range of €51k to €76k. Leads reach €75k and juniors start near €38k.
What is an entry-level SDET salary in Barcelona?
A junior SDET in Barcelona earns about €38k a year ($41k), between €31k and €46k. Pay rises to €49k at mid-level.
Is Barcelona a good-paying city for SDETs in Spain?
Barcelona ranks 2nd of 13 tracked Spain cities for this role, at 1.06x the national median of €46k. It sits in the top third.
What is the take-home pay for a SDET in Barcelona?
Roughly 68-75% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about €33k to €37k a year, or €2,900 a month. This is not tax advice.
What is the hourly rate for a SDET in Barcelona?
A €49k gross salary equals about €24 an hour on a 40-hour week (€4,100 a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.
All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.