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Game Developer Salary Comparison

Side-by-side evaluation of salaries, local taxes, monthly expenses, and real purchasing power

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💡 Smart Analysis

Comparing Toulouse and Madrid: Average gross pay is 13% higher in Toulouse. Cost of living is 13% cheaper in Madrid. With higher take-home and lower expenses, Madrid is a more financially comfortable place to live with an affordability score of 7.5/10 compared to 7.1/10.

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Toulouse
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Madrid

💰 Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
€43,000/yr
HIGHER
€38,000/yr
Junior Developer Pay
€23,000
€19,000
Mid-Level Developer Pay
€37,000
€34,000
Senior Developer Pay
€58,000
€52,000
Lead / Architect Pay
€74,000
€68,000

🏠 Monthly Cost of Living

Rent — City Center (1 Bed)
€1,100
€1,100
Rent — Suburbs (1 Bed)
€715
€750
Groceries (Monthly)
€305
€250
Public Transport Pass
€58
€60
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
€155
€140
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
€1,783/mo
€1,550/mo
CHEAPER

🧾 Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
23%
19%
Social Security Deduction
22%
6%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
€1,695/mo
€2,125/mo

📊 Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
7.1
7.5
MORE AFFORDABLE
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
€-88/mo
€575/mo
Months to Save €10,000
~999 months
~17 months
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