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🇪🇸 Nurse Salary in Spain (2026)
Registered nurses provide direct patient care in hospitals, clinics, and community settings. Pay typically rises with years of experience and any specialisation (e.g. ICU, theatre, mental health), and is often set by national pay scales in public healthcare systems.
Typical Nurse salary range
| Level | Gross / year | Net / year | Net / month |
|---|---|---|---|
| low | €24,000 | €18,622 | €1,552 |
| median | €31,000 | €23,211 | €1,934 |
| high | €33,000 | €24,522 | €2,044 |
Source: graddus.com / universidadeuropea.com, rounded for readability. Actual pay varies by employer, seniority, and benefits. Updated periodically.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is nursing pay set by a fixed scale?
In many countries, nurses working in the public healthcare system are paid on a banded pay scale tied to experience and responsibility, so individual negotiation matters less than in private-sector roles. Private hospitals and agency work can pay more, especially for specialist or night shifts.
Does shift work pay extra?
Yes, most nursing roles include enhancements for night, weekend, and holiday shifts on top of the base salary used in the figures below, which assume standard full-time hours.
How much does a Nurse earn in Spain after tax?
On a typical €31,000 gross salary, a Nurse in Spain takes home around €23,211 a year, or €1,934 a month, after income tax and social security (effective rate 25.1%).