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Hiring Remote Tech Talent in Spain
Engineers in Spain trade at approximately 50% of US market rates. Below is the full salary breakdown across 12 software disciplines, along with labor classification rules and IP transfer requirements.
Contractor Model
Autónomo or Mandatory EOR for exclusive full-time
Effective tax rate: approx 28%
Misclassification Risk
High (Strict autonomo falso labor laws)
Recommended EOR: Remote.com ($599/mo)
IP Assignment
EU Strict IP Protection
Requires written bilateral transfer agreement
Tech Salary Table in Spain
| Role | Local Annual | Hourly | Annual Savings vs US | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Frontend Engineer | $77,500 | $37.26/hr | $77,500 (50%) | View Legal Specs → |
| Senior Backend Engineer | $82,500 | $39.66/hr | $82,500 (50%) | View Legal Specs → |
| Full Stack Developer | $70,000 | $33.65/hr | $70,000 (50%) | View Legal Specs → |
| DevOps & Cloud Architect | $85,000 | $40.87/hr | $85,000 (50%) | View Legal Specs → |
| AI / Machine Learning Engineer | $92,500 | $44.47/hr | $92,500 (50%) | View Legal Specs → |
| Mobile Engineer (iOS/Android) | $75,000 | $36.06/hr | $75,000 (50%) | View Legal Specs → |
| Senior Product Designer (UI/UX) | $67,500 | $32.45/hr | $67,500 (50%) | View Legal Specs → |
| Engineering Manager | $97,500 | $46.88/hr | $97,500 (50%) | View Legal Specs → |
| Data Engineer | $75,000 | $36.06/hr | $75,000 (50%) | View Legal Specs → |
| QA Automation Lead | $62,500 | $30.05/hr | $62,500 (50%) | View Legal Specs → |
| Application Security Engineer | $82,500 | $39.66/hr | $82,500 (50%) | View Legal Specs → |
| Technical Product Manager | $75,000 | $36.06/hr | $75,000 (50%) | View Legal Specs → |