The health sector is one of the pillars of the welfare state. Its importance translates into employment terms. It employs two million people in Spain, according to the EPA for the third quarter of 2023. And it is experiencing strong growth, with 118,600 jobs in the last year.
Now, what salary differences are there within the same sector? What is the highest salary? What does a nursing assistant earn? Are there differences between cities in the national territory for this specific position?
The answers can be found in the Randstad Salary Trends Report 2024. The document sets out salaries for this role. And there are differences, depending on the years of seniority and the city where a nursing assistant works.
In the salary breakdown by city, we can observe significant variations. The differences are not only found by city, but also by the seniority of the worker.
In Madrid, a nursing assistant with 1 to 4 years of seniority can receive an average annual salary of 16-20,000 euros. The amount rises slightly for those with 4 to 6 years of experience, earning around 21,000 euros per year. For those with more than 6 years in the field, the annual salary will not exceed 24,000 euros.
In Barcelona, ??the salary for the first years of a nursing assistant is higher than what a worker in Madrid receives. These professionals can expect an annual salary of approximately 18,000-22,000 euros. Those with 4 to 6 years of experience can reach an annual income close to 21,000 euros. If they have 6 more years of experience, in Barcelona they could earn between 21,000 and 24,000 euros.
In Valencia, nursing assistants with 1 to 4 years of experience can have an annual salary of around 17,000-18,000 euros. The increase is minimal for workers with 4 to 6 years of experience, with an annual income of between 17,000 and 19,000 euros. From 6 years old, the average salary per year is around 21,000 euros.
In A Coruña, a nursing assistant earns an average annual salary of up to 18,000 during their first 4 years. Between 4 and 6 years of service, she earns between 18,000 and 19,000 euros. That amount rises a little, as it exceeds that time frame, to 21,000 euros.
The average annual salary of Sevillian nursing assistants is similar to what these professionals receive in other cities such as A Coruña or Valencia: about 17,000 euros during their first 4 years. Between 4 to 6 years, something more, between 18,000 and 19,000 euros. They receive the highest income from the age of 6, from 18,000 to 21,000 euros per year.
In Malaga, the situation is not very different. Between the first and fourth year of work, these professionals earn between 17,000 and 18,000 euros on average annually. From 4 years old, they can reach up to 19,000. With more than 6 years of seniority, the salary ranges between 18,000 and 20,000 euros.
