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Human Resources Average Salaries in Spain 2024

How much money does a person working in Human Resources make in Spain?


Average Monthly Salary
2,620 EUR
( 31,500 EUR yearly)

LOW
1,210
EUR
AVERAGE
2,620
EUR
HIGH
4,320
EUR
All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working in Human Resources in Spain typically earns around 2,620 EUR. Salaries range from 1,210 EUR (lowest average) to 4,320 EUR (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

The provided figure represents the median compensation that encompasses housing, transportation, and other perks. The salaries within the Human Resources domain in Spain exhibit significant discrepancies across various professions. In case you seek information about the remuneration of a specific position, please refer to the salaries listed below for respective job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Human Resources
Benefits Administrator1,990 EUR
Benefits Analyst2,120 EUR
Benefits Manager3,460 EUR
Benefits Specialist2,160 EUR
Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer3,760 EUR
Chief Happiness Officer3,840 EUR
Chief Human Resources Officer4,750 EUR
Chief Listening Officer3,470 EUR
Chief People Officer4,490 EUR
Chief Remote Work and Collaboration Officer3,130 EUR
Compensation Analyst2,140 EUR
Compensation and Benefits Manager3,750 EUR
Compensation and Benefits Officer1,690 EUR
Compensation and Benefits Specialist2,160 EUR
Compensation Manager3,490 EUR
Corporate Director of Human Resources4,490 EUR
Corporate Recruiter3,000 EUR
Corporate Trainer2,220 EUR
Director of Talent Acquisition4,330 EUR
Diversity and Inclusion Specialist2,750 EUR
Employee Benefits Administrator2,640 EUR
Employee Benefits Consultant3,300 EUR
Employee Benefits Coordinator1,420 EUR
Employee Communications Manager3,050 EUR
Employee Development Specialist2,930 EUR
Employee Engagement Specialist3,000 EUR
Employee Experience Manager3,320 EUR
Employee Health and Wellness Administrator2,700 EUR
Employee Performance Specialist2,250 EUR
Employee Relations Analyst2,880 EUR
Employee Relations Manager3,080 EUR
Employee Relations Practitioner3,270 EUR
Employee Relations Representative2,240 EUR
Employee Relations Specialist2,880 EUR
Employee Services Manager3,090 EUR
Employee Services Specialist2,920 EUR
Employee Wellness Officer2,260 EUR
Employment Advice Worker1,540 EUR
Employment Interviewer2,220 EUR
Employment Relations Officer1,500 EUR
Employment Service Specialist1,870 EUR
Employment Services Coordinator2,080 EUR
Enrollment Counselor2,860 EUR
Equal Opportunity Representative2,400 EUR
Executive Human Capital Management4,640 EUR
Executive Recruiter2,980 EUR
Expatriate Administration Manager3,060 EUR
Expatriate Administration Supervisor2,150 EUR
Global Mobility Manager3,810 EUR
Head of Culture3,540 EUR
Head of Human Resources4,110 EUR
Headhunter3,230 EUR
Health Benefits Coordinator1,860 EUR
HRIS Analyst1,630 EUR
HRIS Manager2,690 EUR
HRIS Officer1,490 EUR
HRIS Supervisor1,640 EUR
Human Resources Administration Specialist1,820 EUR
Human Resources Administrative Assistant1,450 EUR
Human Resources Administrative Coordinator1,940 EUR
Human Resources Administrator2,010 EUR
Human Resources Advisor3,160 EUR
Human Resources Analyst2,560 EUR
Human Resources Assessor1,740 EUR
Human Resources Assistant1,340 EUR
Human Resources Assistant Manager3,350 EUR
Human Resources Associate1,290 EUR
Human Resources Compliance Officer2,780 EUR
Human Resources Consultant3,450 EUR
Human Resources Coordinator1,440 EUR
Human Resources Data Analytics Manager2,560 EUR
Human Resources Data Scientist2,720 EUR
Human Resources Deputy Manager 3,480 EUR
Human Resources Development Manager3,940 EUR
Human Resources Director4,480 EUR
Human Resources Executive3,200 EUR
Human Resources Generalist2,260 EUR
Human Resources Manager4,150 EUR
Human Resources Officer1,810 EUR
Human Resources Recruiter3,130 EUR
Human Resources Representative1,880 EUR
Human Resources Section Head2,820 EUR
Human Resources Services Manager3,680 EUR
Human Resources Shared Services Manager2,990 EUR
Human Resources Specialist2,440 EUR
Human Resources Superintendent1,740 EUR
Human Resources Systems Administrator2,410 EUR
Human Resources Technology Consultant2,670 EUR
Human Resources Training Executive3,140 EUR
Human Resources Transformation Consultant3,050 EUR
Human Resources Vice President4,080 EUR
Industrial Organizational Psychologist3,740 EUR
Job Evaluation Specialist2,860 EUR
Labor Relations Director3,510 EUR
Labor Relations Manager3,520 EUR
Labor Relations Specialist1,700 EUR
Learning and Development Manager3,720 EUR
Learning and Development Specialist2,670 EUR
Occupational Health and Safety Officer1,700 EUR
Organizational Development Consultant3,450 EUR
Organizational Development Manager3,800 EUR
Organizational Development Specialist2,050 EUR
Payroll Assistant1,560 EUR
Payroll Supervisor1,890 EUR
People Development Officer2,220 EUR
People Operations Analyst2,700 EUR
Personnel Officer1,360 EUR
Personnel Recruiter3,110 EUR
Records Clerk1,300 EUR
Records Manager1,980 EUR
Recruiter3,070 EUR
Recruiting Coordinator1,690 EUR
Recruiting Manager4,170 EUR
Recruitment Consultant3,090 EUR
Recruitment Officer1,750 EUR
Recruitment Supervisor2,630 EUR
Remote Collaboration Consultant2,450 EUR
Remote Work Compliance Manager3,320 EUR
Remote Work Coordinator2,290 EUR
Remote Work Manager2,990 EUR
Research Associate1,590 EUR
SAP Resource Manager3,240 EUR
Talent Acquisition Manager4,050 EUR
Talent Acquisition Specialist2,440 EUR
Talent Brand Manager3,600 EUR
Talent Management Officer2,040 EUR
Technical Recruiter2,050 EUR
Training Administrator1,860 EUR
Training and Development Manager3,830 EUR
Training and Development Section Head3,310 EUR
Training Executive3,290 EUR
Training Manager3,870 EUR
Training Officer1,680 EUR
Training Specialist2,510 EUR
Workforce Planning Analyst2,760 EUR


Human Resources Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Spain

Median and salary distribution Spain Human Resources monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
2,380 EUR or more
10% of people earn
2,080 to 2,380 EUR
20% of people earn
1,410 EUR or less
65% of people earn
1,410 to 2,080 EUR
Minimum Salary
1,210 EUR
Median
2,340 EUR
Maximum
4,320 EUR




Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries in Human Resources in Spain range from 1,210 EUR (starting average salary) to 4,320 EUR (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). To clarify, the number presented is not the legally mandated minimum wage. Rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that involved thousands of participants and professionals from across the entire country.

  • Median Salary

    The median income in the field of Human Resources is 2,340 EUR, implying that half of the workforce in Spain earns less than this figure, and the other half earns more. It represents the central value of salaries. As a rule of thumb, you would prefer to be part of the group earning above the median wage, situated on the right-hand side of the salary distribution chart.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Two values that are highly correlated with the median are the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution diagram, it is possible to determine that 25% of individuals employed in Human Resources in Spain earn less than 1,890 EUR, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 2,710 EUR, while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    Data was regrouped into brackets to provide a better understanding of what salaries can be expected. This approach was deemed more accurate than relying solely on the average salary, as it offers greater insights into the distribution of salaries in the field of Human Resources in Spain. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 1,410 EUR to 2,080 EUR. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 1,410 EUR mark, while 10% ranged from 2,080 EUR to 2,380 EUR. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 2,380 EUR or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally, the more years of experience the higher the wage.

Generally speaking, employees in Human Resources in Spain having experience from two to five years earn on average 32% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.

Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average 36% more than those with five years or less of work experience.

As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by 21% and an additional 14% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.

Those figures are presented as guidelines only. The numbers become more significant if you consider one job title at a time.


Change in salary based on experience varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of many different jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.
On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark.
* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.


Salary Comparison By Education

How does the education level affect your salary?

Salary Comparison By Education
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Change in salary based on education varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of multiple jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.

It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income?

We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degree levels across many jobs in Human Resources in Spain, below are our findings.

Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average 17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.

Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn 24% more than those who only managed to attain a certificate or diploma.

Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are 29% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.

Finally, PhD holders earn 23% more than Master's Degree holders on average while doing the same job.


Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?

A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in Spain costs anywhere from 13,600 EUR to 40,900 EUR and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.

Employees can't expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming they already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.

Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch to a higher-paying job. The numbers seem to support this tactic. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

The decision really depends on the situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if a person can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. Degree costs can be recovered roughly in a year or so.



Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Human Resources / Spain

Salary comparison by gender Spain Human Resources monthly
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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? In the field of Human Resources in Spain, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 5%.

Male
2,680 EUR
Female-5%
2,550 EUR
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Spain for all Careers

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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Human Resources / Spain

How much are annual salary increments in Spain for individuals working in Human Resources? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Human Resources in Spain are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 9% every 16 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 8% granted to employees every 17 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Spain Human Resources
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The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.

Spain / All Professions

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The term Annual Salary Increase usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rare that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one-year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.

How to calculate the salary increment percentage?

The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 / Increase Frequency

The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in Spain is 6%.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

World Average Annual Salary Increment
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Salary Packages and Schemes

Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.

Bonus and Incentive Rates / Human Resources / Spain

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Spain Human Resources
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50% of surveyed staff in Human Resources reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 50% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 3% to 5% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
50%
No Bonus
50%

Types of Bonuses Considered

Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus, where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.

Goal-Based Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.

Bonuses Are Not Commissions!

People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.


What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

The main two types of jobs

Revenue GeneratorsSupporting Cast

Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business.

Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations.

Example:
A graphics designer working for a graphics designing company.

Example:
A graphic designer in the marketing department of a hospital.


Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.

Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.

Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level

Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.

Hourly Average Wage / Human Resources / Spain


15 EUR per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Human Resources in Spain is 15 EUR.This is the rate they get paid for every worked hour.


Hourly Wage = Annual Salary / ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

About The Hourly Pay Rate

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually, jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fixed amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

The minimum pay rate per hour for people working in Human Resources in Spain is 7 EUR. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Barcelona3,030 EUR
Bilbao2,600 EUR
Las Palmas2,650 EUR
Madrid3,080 EUR
Malaga2,810 EUR
Murcia2,760 EUR
Palma de Mallorca2,710 EUR
Sevilla2,920 EUR
Valencia2,970 EUR
Zaragoza2,870 EUR

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in Spain is 5% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
2,660 EUR
Public Sector+5%
2,780 EUR
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary in Human Resources in Spain?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 2,340 EUR and 2,710 EUR. This is a very rough estimate. Experience and education play a very huge part in the final earnings.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for jobs in Human Resources in Spain ranges from 1,210 EUR to 1,890 EUR. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with a grain of salt.


What is the difference between the median and the average salary?

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people earn more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary


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