Salary guide · ES
Nurse salary in Madrid: can you afford rent?
A Nurse in Madrid typically earns €22,000–€42,000/year, with a median around €29,000/year. Median 1-bedroom rent is €1,450/month.
Affordability verdict
At a typical Nurse salary of €29,000/year, spending on median Madrid rent (€1,450/mo) would take up 60% of gross income. That exceeds the 30% guideline significantly — housing would be a risky burden.
Nurse salary range in Madrid
€22,000
Entry level
lower quartile
€29,000
Typical
median estimate
€42,000
Experienced
upper quartile
Registered nurses provide patient care in hospitals, clinics, and community health settings. Figures are gross annual salary estimates for Madrid.
How much rent can a Nurse afford?
Rent landscape in Madrid
€950
Budget
cheapest 10%
€1,450
Median
most common
€2,200
Premium
top 10%
1-bedroom equivalent. INE Encuesta de Presupuestos Familiares + Banco de España housing report 2024, adjusted for new-let market · 2024
Frequently asked questions
What does a Nurse earn in Madrid?
A Nurse in Madrid typically earns between €22,000 and €42,000/year, with a median around €29,000/year. Salaries vary by experience, employer, and sector.
Can a Nurse afford to live in Madrid?
At a typical Nurse salary of €29,000/year, median Madrid rent (€1,450/month) takes up 60% of gross income — significantly above the 30% guideline, making housing a financial stretch. Budget options in Madrid start around €950/month.
How much rent can a Nurse afford in Madrid?
On a median Nurse salary of €29,000/year, the recommended 30% rent budget is €725/month. Compared to Madrid's median rent of €1,450/month, this means some budget trade-offs will be necessary — look at areas below the city median.
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