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Accounting and Finance Average Salaries in Barcelona 2024

How much money does a person working in Accounting and Finance make in Barcelona?


Average Monthly Salary
3,240 EUR
( 38,900 EUR yearly)

LOW
1,440
EUR
AVERAGE
3,240
EUR
HIGH
6,240
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 Accounting and Finance in Barcelona typically earns around 3,240 EUR. Salaries range from 1,440 EUR (lowest average) to 6,240 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 Accounting and Finance domain in Barcelona 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
Accounting and Finance
Account Examiner1,750 EUR
Account Executive2,790 EUR
Accountant2,210 EUR
Accounting Analyst2,760 EUR
Accounting Assistant1,720 EUR
Accounting Associate1,700 EUR
Accounting Clerk1,420 EUR
Accounting Coordinator2,060 EUR
Accounting Head4,280 EUR
Accounting Manager4,550 EUR
Accounting Officer1,700 EUR
Accounting Specialist2,830 EUR
Accounting Supervisor2,850 EUR
Accounting Technician1,590 EUR
Accounting Unit Controller3,560 EUR
Accounts Executive2,650 EUR
Accounts Officer1,850 EUR
Accounts Payable and Receivable Specialist2,280 EUR
Accounts Payable Assistant1,780 EUR
Accounts Payable Associate2,020 EUR
Accounts Payable Clerk1,690 EUR
Accounts Payable Manager3,980 EUR
Accounts Receivable Administrator3,220 EUR
Accounts Receivable Clerk1,750 EUR
Accounts Receivable Financial Analyst2,890 EUR
Accounts Receivable Manager4,070 EUR
Accounts Receivable Team Leader3,220 EUR
Algorithmic Trading Specialist3,790 EUR
Assistant Accountant1,670 EUR
Assistant Accounting Manager3,980 EUR
Assistant Auditor2,210 EUR
Assistant Corporate Controller3,060 EUR
Assistant Finance Manager4,450 EUR
Assistant Financial Controller2,860 EUR
Audit Director4,630 EUR
Audit Supervisor3,990 EUR
Auditing Clerk1,850 EUR
Auditing Manager4,390 EUR
Billing Clerk1,790 EUR
Billing Coordinator2,030 EUR
Billing Specialist2,270 EUR
Billing Supervisor3,300 EUR
Bookkeeper1,500 EUR
Bookkeeping Specialist2,090 EUR
Budget Analyst3,820 EUR
Budget Manager4,390 EUR
Business Support Analyst2,460 EUR
Capital Markets Associate3,130 EUR
Cash Flow Analyst3,170 EUR
Cash Management Manager4,360 EUR
Cash Management Officer2,550 EUR
Cashbook Clerk1,580 EUR
Chartered Accountant2,720 EUR
Chief Accountant3,200 EUR
Chief Financial Technology Officer4,250 EUR
Collections Clerk1,460 EUR
Collections Representative1,980 EUR
Collections Specialist2,310 EUR
Corporate Controller3,510 EUR
Corporate Treasurer4,130 EUR
Cost Accountant2,170 EUR
Cost Accounting Manager4,150 EUR
Cost Accounting Supervisor3,420 EUR
Cost Analyst3,260 EUR
Credit and Collection Manager4,260 EUR
Credit and Collection Staff1,790 EUR
Credit and Loans Officer1,710 EUR
Credit Controller3,080 EUR
Credit Manager4,360 EUR
Debt Adviser3,390 EUR
Debt Collector1,890 EUR
Debtors Clerk1,540 EUR
Debtors Controller1,700 EUR
Deputy CFO5,960 EUR
Deputy Head of Finance5,600 EUR
Derivative Trader3,490 EUR
Director of Finance5,840 EUR
E-commerce Accountant2,260 EUR
Economist4,880 EUR
Equity Analyst3,910 EUR
Escrow Assistant1,930 EUR
Executive Accountant2,440 EUR
External Auditor2,940 EUR
Finance Administrator2,450 EUR
Finance Analyst3,720 EUR
Finance Associate2,020 EUR
Finance Data Analyst3,530 EUR
Finance Director6,090 EUR
Finance Executive4,340 EUR
Finance Licensing Clerk1,680 EUR
Finance Licensing Manager3,940 EUR
Finance Licensing Specialist2,490 EUR
Finance Manager5,610 EUR
Finance Officer2,080 EUR
Finance President6,210 EUR
Finance Relationship Manager4,650 EUR
Finance Release Analyst2,450 EUR
Finance Specialist3,640 EUR
Finance Team Leader 4,800 EUR
Financial Accountant2,210 EUR
Financial Actuary3,290 EUR
Financial Administrator3,460 EUR
Financial Advisor3,850 EUR
Financial Analyst3,960 EUR
Financial Applications Specialist2,630 EUR
Financial Assistant1,890 EUR
Financial Associate1,920 EUR
Financial Associate2,060 EUR
Financial Claims Analyst2,770 EUR
Financial Claims Manager3,860 EUR
Financial Claims Supervisor3,490 EUR
Financial Clerk1,830 EUR
Financial Commercial Analyst3,150 EUR
Financial Compliance Analyst3,550 EUR
Financial Compliance Officer3,350 EUR
Financial Consultant2,850 EUR
Financial Controller3,400 EUR
Financial Controller3,350 EUR
Financial Coordinator2,100 EUR
Financial Customer Service Manager3,730 EUR
Financial Data Scientist3,770 EUR
Financial Dealer and Broker2,310 EUR
Financial Director6,190 EUR
Financial Encoder1,910 EUR
Financial Manager5,540 EUR
Financial Manager5,980 EUR
Financial Modelling Analyst3,910 EUR
Financial Operations Manager5,180 EUR
Financial Policy Analyst3,260 EUR
Financial Project Manager4,300 EUR
Financial Quantitative Analyst3,710 EUR
Financial Reporting Consultant2,970 EUR
Financial Reporting Manager3,970 EUR
Financial Section Head4,050 EUR
Financial Services Manager5,290 EUR
Financial Services Sales Agent2,310 EUR
Financial Technology Consultant3,350 EUR
Financial Wellness Coach4,160 EUR
FinTech Analyst3,770 EUR
Fixed Assets Administrator2,240 EUR
Forensic Accountant2,450 EUR
Fraud Detection Supervisor2,770 EUR
Fraud Prevention Manager4,290 EUR
Fund Accountant2,060 EUR
Grants Coordinator1,740 EUR
Green Finance Analyst3,250 EUR
Group Financial Manager5,920 EUR
Internal Auditor3,010 EUR
Internal Control Adviser3,470 EUR
Internal Control Officer1,960 EUR
International Tax Director4,910 EUR
Inventory Accountant2,240 EUR
Investment Advisor5,760 EUR
Investment Analyst4,180 EUR
Investment Associate3,590 EUR
Investment Broker3,470 EUR
Investment Fund Manager4,540 EUR
Investment Operations Manager4,860 EUR
Investment Underwriter2,000 EUR
Investor2,760 EUR
Investor Relations Manager4,040 EUR
KYC Team Leader4,010 EUR
Loan Processor1,860 EUR
Management Accountant2,490 EUR
Management Economist4,650 EUR
Paymaster1,860 EUR
Payroll Administrator2,880 EUR
Payroll Benefits Coordinator2,480 EUR
Payroll Billing Manager3,820 EUR
Payroll Clerk1,920 EUR
Payroll Manager4,050 EUR
Payroll Officer1,870 EUR
Payroll Specialist2,350 EUR
Payroll Supervisor2,810 EUR
Pensions Administrator2,230 EUR
Personal Financial Advisor3,280 EUR
Pricing Analyst3,700 EUR
Private Equity Analyst3,670 EUR
Project Accountant2,300 EUR
Proposal Development Coordinator1,910 EUR
Quantitative Trader3,160 EUR
Receivables Accountant2,080 EUR
Regulatory Accountant2,490 EUR
Retirement Plan Analyst3,510 EUR
Revenue Management Specialist3,530 EUR
Revenue Recognition Analyst3,890 EUR
Risk Management Director4,950 EUR
Risk Management Supervisor3,980 EUR
Staff Accountant2,140 EUR
Tax Accountant2,130 EUR
Tax Administrator2,420 EUR
Tax Advisor3,220 EUR
Tax Analyst3,120 EUR
Tax Associate1,870 EUR
Tax Consultant3,470 EUR
Tax Director4,780 EUR
Tax Examiner2,300 EUR
Tax Manager4,390 EUR
Tax Research Manager4,260 EUR
Teller1,350 EUR
Treasury Accountant2,300 EUR
Treasury Analyst3,500 EUR
Underwriter1,610 EUR
Underwriting Assistant1,480 EUR
Vice President of Finance5,870 EUR


Accounting and Finance Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Barcelona

Median and salary distribution Barcelona Accounting and Finance monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
3,490 EUR or more
10% of people earn
2,990 to 3,490 EUR
20% of people earn
1,890 EUR or less
65% of people earn
1,890 to 2,990 EUR
Minimum Salary
1,440 EUR
Median
3,090 EUR
Maximum
6,240 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 Accounting and Finance in Barcelona range from 1,440 EUR (starting average salary) to 6,240 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 Accounting and Finance is 3,090 EUR, implying that half of the workforce in Barcelona 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 Accounting and Finance in Barcelona earn less than 2,470 EUR, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 3,680 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 Accounting and Finance in Barcelona. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 1,890 EUR to 2,990 EUR. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 1,890 EUR mark, while 10% ranged from 2,990 EUR to 3,490 EUR. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 3,490 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 Accounting and Finance in Barcelona 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?

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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 Accounting and Finance in Barcelona, 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 / Accounting and Finance / Barcelona

Salary comparison by gender Spain Accounting and Finance 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 Accounting and Finance in Spain, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 5%.

Male
2,880 EUR
Female-5%
2,730 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 / Accounting and Finance / Barcelona

How much are annual salary increments in Barcelona for individuals working in Accounting and Finance? How often do employees get salary raises?

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

Annual Salary Increment Rate Spain Accounting and Finance
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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 / Accounting and Finance / Spain

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Spain Accounting and Finance
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100% of surveyed staff in Accounting and Finance reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while % said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

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

Received Bonus
%
No Bonus
100%

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 / Accounting and Finance / Barcelona


19 EUR per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Accounting and Finance in Barcelona is 19 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 Accounting and Finance in Barcelona is 8 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
Barcelona3,240 EUR
Bilbao2,780 EUR
Las Palmas2,840 EUR
Madrid3,300 EUR
Malaga3,010 EUR
Murcia2,960 EUR
Palma de Mallorca2,900 EUR
Sevilla3,130 EUR
Valencia3,190 EUR
Zaragoza3,070 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 Accounting and Finance in Barcelona?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 3,090 EUR and 3,680 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 Accounting and Finance in Barcelona ranges from 1,440 EUR to 2,470 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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