Guides for developers moving to Spain
Practical, sourced guides on visas, salaries, taxes and relocation.
CompaniesCompanies in Spain that hire English speakers for tech jobs (2026)Tech companies in Spain where English is the working language, updated from our job board. Find English-speaking jobs in Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and Málaga.Updated 25 September 2026
Cost of livingCost of living in Madrid for tech workers (2026)What it costs to live in Madrid as a tech worker in 2026: rent trends, upfront renting costs, transport, healthcare and taxes, with a quick look at Barcelona.Updated 25 September 2026
Job searchHow to get a tech job in Spain without speaking Spanish (2026)A practical guide to landing a tech job in Spain without Spanish: finding English-speaking employers, visas, CVs, interviews and which cities to target in 2026.Updated 25 September 2026
RelocationRelocation checklist for tech workers moving to Spain (2026)A step-by-step checklist for moving to Spain for a tech job: NIE and TIE, padrón registration, Social Security, bank account, healthcare, tax and renting.Updated 25 September 2026
SalariesSoftware engineer salaries in Spain: Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and Málaga (2026)What software engineers earn in Spain in 2026: official INE salary data, self-reported pay for Madrid and Barcelona, and salaries posted on our job board.Updated 25 September 2026
TaxTax basics for tech workers in Spain: IRPF, social security and the Beckham Law (2026)How income tax (IRPF) and social security work for tech workers in Spain in 2026, and how the Beckham Law's 24% flat rate works for software engineers who move.Updated 25 September 2026
CompaniesTech companies that sponsor visas in Spain (2026)Tech companies in Spain with verified visa sponsorship, updated from our job board, plus how sponsorship works for the EU Blue Card and the HQP permit in 2026.Updated 25 September 2026
VisaWork visas for tech jobs in Spain: HQP permit, EU Blue Card and digital nomad visa (2026)How Spain's Highly Qualified Professional permit, EU Blue Card and digital nomad visa work for tech workers in 2026: salary thresholds, steps, timelines, fees.Updated 25 September 2026