Median salary
$117,865
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$116.1k – $117.9k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
37.2%
16 of 43 roles
Live roles
43
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
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Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Elastic
|
$117,865 | 8 |
|
Referral Board
|
$117,865 | 3 |
| GV GE Vernova | $175,500 | 1 |
|
8th Light
|
$170,477 | 1 |
| AD Analog Devices | $115,704 | 1 |
Johnson & Johnson
|
$93,954 | 1 |
| SE Sezzle | $16,650 | 1 |
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How much do Principal Engineer roles in Spain pay?
The median salary for Principal Engineer roles in Spain is $117,865 per year. Most pay falls between $116,111 (25th percentile) and $117,865 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $104,829 to $144,199.
These figures are computed live from 43 active Principal Engineer roles in Spain on JobsRadar, of which 16 (37.2%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid Principal Engineer roles in Spain include GE Vernova, 8th Light, Elastic and Referral Board.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Principal Engineer salary in Spain?
- The median is $117,865 per year, with most pay between $116,111 and $117,865 (25th–75th percentile), based on 16 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Principal Engineer salary range in Spain?
- Pay ranges from about $104,829 to $144,199 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $117,865. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.