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Software Developer Salary Comparison

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

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💡 Smart Analysis

Comparing Barcelona and Madrid: Average gross pay is 8% higher in Madrid. Cost of living is 6% 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 7.4/10.

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Barcelona
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Madrid

💰 Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
€40,000/yr
€43,000/yr
HIGHER
Junior Developer Pay
€21,000
€22,000
Mid-Level Developer Pay
€36,000
€38,000
Senior Developer Pay
€55,000
€58,000
Lead / Architect Pay
€72,000
€75,000

🏠 Monthly Cost of Living

Rent — City Center (1 Bed)
€1,200
€1,100
Rent — Suburbs (1 Bed)
€780
€750
Groceries (Monthly)
€260
€250
Public Transport Pass
€55
€60
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
€145
€140
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
€1,651/mo
€1,550/mo
CHEAPER

🧾 Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
19%
19%
Social Security Deduction
6%
6%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
€2,250/mo
€2,375/mo

📊 Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
7.4
7.5
MORE AFFORDABLE
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
€599/mo
€825/mo
Months to Save €10,000
~17 months
~13 months
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