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Hire a Software Engineer in Spain
A mid-level Software Engineer in Spain costs about $5,800 – $7,500/month gross, plus ~30% employer contributions. Gracemark sources, contracts, and payrolls a compliant hire in 5–10 business days, with no local entity required.
Total employer cost — Software Engineer in Spain
| Level | Gross / mo | All-in / mo* |
|---|---|---|
| junior | $4,100 – $5,200 | $6,013 – $7,627 |
| mid | $5,800 – $7,500 | $8,507 – $11,000 |
| senior | $8,100 – $10,400 | $11,880 – $15,253 |
* Gross + 30% social contributions + 13th & 14th-month pay accrual. Excludes optional benefits.
Why hire in Spain
- Cost efficient — ~58% of the equivalent US total-cost, with a comparable talent bar.
- Compliant on day one — Gracemark is the legal employer of record; contracts, payroll, and statutory contributions handled locally.
- Onboard in 5–10 business days — sourcing, contracting, and first payroll cycle from a single accountable partner.
- Convert to your entity later — start under EOR, migrate seamlessly once you're ready to open one.
How Gracemark hires a Software Engineer in Spain
- Brief — you share the role, seniority, and target start date.
- Source — our local recruiters shortlist pre-vetted Software Engineers within 5–7 business days.
- Employ — we contract them under our Spain EOR; you direct the work.
- Pay & comply — we run local payroll, taxes, benefits, and statutory reports.
- Support — one point of contact for HR, compliance, and workforce changes.
5–10 business days
Typical time to hire
Fully compliant
Local EOR, statutory-ready
Human, not portal
One accountable partner