Security / Penetration Tester salary in Barcelona, Spain
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Barcelona earns a median of €68k a year gross ($74k), from €56k at p10 to €83k at p90. Barcelona pays 1.06× the Spain median and 59% below the US median of $180k. About 1.7 million people live in Barcelona.
Security / Penetration Tester pay by level in Barcelona
Gross annual pay in EUR. Junior €53k, lead €110k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €43k | €53k | €64k | $57k | |
| Mid-level | €56k | €68k | €83k | $74k | |
| Senior | €71k | €87k | €110k | $94k | |
| Lead | €86k | €110k | €130k | $110k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Spain median (€64k) 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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Security / Penetration Tester salary in Barcelona: FAQ
What is the average Security / Penetration Tester salary in Barcelona?
The median gross salary for a mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Barcelona is €68k a year ($74k). The p10 is €56k and the p90 is €83k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Barcelona with a city factor of 1.06.
How much does a senior Security / Penetration Tester make in Barcelona?
A senior Security / Penetration Tester in Barcelona earns a median of €87k ($94k), with a range of €71k to €110k. Leads reach €110k and juniors start near €53k.
What is an entry-level Security / Penetration Tester salary in Barcelona?
A junior Security / Penetration Tester in Barcelona earns about €53k a year ($57k), between €43k and €64k. Pay rises to €68k at mid-level.
Is Barcelona a good-paying city for Security / Penetration Testers in Spain?
Barcelona ranks 2nd of 13 tracked Spain cities for this role, at 1.06x the national median of €64k. It sits in the top third.
What is the take-home pay for a Security / Penetration Tester in Barcelona?
Roughly 68-75% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about €46k to €51k a year, or €4,100 a month. This is not tax advice.
What is the hourly rate for a Security / Penetration Tester in Barcelona?
A €68k gross salary equals about €33 an hour on a 40-hour week (€5,700 a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.
All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.