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Software Engineer salary in Madrid: can you afford rent?
A Software Engineer in Madrid typically earns €37,000–€99,000/year, with a median around €59,000/year. Median 1-bedroom rent is €1,450/month.
Affordability verdict
At a typical Software Engineer salary of €59,000/year, spending on median Madrid rent (€1,450/mo) would take up 29% of gross income. That's within the recommended 30% threshold — a manageable situation.
Software Engineer salary range in Madrid
€37,000
Entry level
lower quartile
€59,000
Typical
median estimate
€99,000
Experienced
upper quartile
Software engineers design, build, and maintain applications and systems software. Figures are gross annual salary estimates for Madrid.
How much rent can a Software Engineer 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 Software Engineer earn in Madrid?
A Software Engineer in Madrid typically earns between €37,000 and €99,000/year, with a median around €59,000/year. Salaries vary by experience, employer, and sector.
Can a Software Engineer afford to live in Madrid?
At a typical Software Engineer salary of €59,000/year, median Madrid rent (€1,450/month) takes up 29% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold. Budget options in Madrid start around €950/month.
How much rent can a Software Engineer afford in Madrid?
On a median Software Engineer salary of €59,000/year, the recommended 30% rent budget is €1,475/month. Compared to Madrid's median rent of €1,450/month, this means median-priced accommodation is within reach.
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