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Spain Releases 2024 Mayor Salaries With Madrid’s Almeida at No. 1

The official 2024 dataset underscores sharp disparities in local pay alongside notable reporting omissions.

Overview

  • José Luis Martínez-Almeida tops the list at €110,688, followed by Bilbao’s Juan María Aburto at €105,557 and Barcelona’s Jaume Collboni at €104,000.
  • Only three municipal leaders surpass €100,000, with Donostia’s Eneko Goia on €96,965 and Vitoria’s Maider Etxebarria on €96,016, noting Goia was later replaced by Jon Insausti in October 2025.
  • Marbella stands out among non-capitals as its mayor, María Ángeles Muñoz, received €95,464.60, exceeding several provincial capitals.
  • The figures show wide dispersion, with many small-town mayors receiving token payments below €100 and often without full-time dedication.
  • Transparency gaps persist, with more than 1,200 entries marked as not available and roughly half of Gipuzkoa’s municipalities missing from the dataset.