Overview

• Average pay in Spain climbed 3.9% in 2024 to €1,988 per month, according to Seguridad Social data.
• Information and communications wages jumped 5.8% to €3,084, making it the first sector to top €3,000.
• Electricity and gas remained the highest-paying industry at €4,091 monthly, followed by finance and insurance at €3,578.
• The gap between the best- and worst-paid sectors widened to €2,783, with hospitality trailing at €1,307.
• Despite one of the nation’s highest average salaries (€2,244), Euskadi workers faced eroding real wages due to inflation.