Average Oil and Petrochemical Engineer Salary in Spain for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Oil and Petrochemical Engineer salary for 2024 in Spain and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Euro. To keep things simple, we are using the EUR currency code instead of the currency symbol โ‚ฌ.

How Much Does an Oil and Petrochemical Engineer Make in Spain?

An Oil and Petrochemical Engineer working in Spain will typically earn around 31,520 EUR per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 13,100 EUR to the highest average salary of 51,400 EUR.

Average Annual Salary
31,520 EUR
Average Monthly Salary
2,626 EUR

Lowest Annual Salary
13,100 EUR
Lowest Monthly Salary
1,091 EUR

Highest Annual Salary
51,400 EUR
Highest Monthly Salary
4,283 EUR

These are average salaries for an Oil and Petrochemical Engineer in Spain and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for an Oil and Petrochemical Engineer to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Oil and Petrochemical Engineer salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Oil and Petrochemical Engineer Salaries in Spain

So we've looked at the average salaries an Oil and Petrochemical Engineer will earn in Spain. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that an Oil and Petrochemical Engineer can earn between 13,100 EUR and 51,400 EUR on average in Spain. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for an Oil and Petrochemical Engineer in Spain is 36,940 EUR. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 36,940 EUR, and 50% of the population earn more than 36,940 EUR.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Oil and Petrochemical Engineer salary in Spain, 25% of the population are earning less than 20,760 EUR while 75% of the population earn more than 20,760 EUR.

75% of the population earn less than 48,200 EUR, and 25% of the population earn more than 48,200 EUR.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Oil and Petrochemical Engineer Salary by Experience Level in Spain

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average oil and petrochemical engineer salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. An Oil and Petrochemical Engineer in Spain that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 16,720 EUR.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Oil and Petrochemical Engineer salary would increase to 21,980 EUR.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Oil and Petrochemical Engineer, the average salary would be 34,980 EUR.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 41,900 EUR.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Oil and Petrochemical Engineer with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 44,720 EUR.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Oil and Petrochemical Engineer with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 47,720 EUR.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
16,720 EUR
2-5 Years +34%
21,980 EUR
5-10 Years +48%
34,980 EUR
10-15 Years +22%
41,900 EUR
15-20 Years +9%
44,720 EUR
20+ Years +8%
47,720 EUR

Oil and Petrochemical Engineer Salary by Education Level in Spain

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for an Oil and Petrochemical Engineer in Spain based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • Bachelor's Degree. An Oil and Petrochemical Engineer in Spain with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 19,480 EUR.

  • Master's Degree. An Oil and Petrochemical Engineer in Spain with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 39,640 EUR.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
19,480 EUR
Master's Degree +93%
39,640 EUR

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Spain is around 13,600 to 40,700 EUR and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Oil and Petrochemical Engineer Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Spain, a male oil and petrochemical engineer will earn an average of 34,160 EUR, while a female oil and petrochemical engineer will earn around 31,960 EUR.

This means that a male oil and petrochemical engineer earns approximately 7% more than a female oil and petrochemical engineer for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Spain

Male
34,160 EUR
Female -7%
31,960 EUR

Oil and Petrochemical Engineer Average Pay Raise in Spain

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for an Oil and Petrochemical Engineer in Spain is around 11% every 18 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Spain is around 8% every 17 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 11 ÷ 18 ) × 12  = 7%

What this means is that an Oil and Petrochemical Engineer in Spain can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 7% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Spain for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Spain.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
5%
Energy
1%
Information Technology
6%
Healthcare
2%
Travel
7%
Construction
3%
Education
8%

Oil and Petrochemical Engineer Bonus and Incentive Rates in Spain

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

An Oil and Petrochemical Engineer is a moderate bonus based job, with 59% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

41% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 2% to 7%.

Received Bonus
59%
No Bonus
41%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Spain earn approximately 6% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
34,240 EUR
Private Sector -6%
32,200 EUR

Salaries for Jobs Similar to an Oil and Petrochemical Engineer

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to an Oil and Petrochemical Engineer in Spain.

Job Title Category Salary
Acoustics Engineer Engineering 28,680 EUR
Assembly Engineering Technician Engineering 25,220 EUR
Assistant Chief Engineer Engineering 35,560 EUR
Associate Engineer Engineering 26,100 EUR
AutoCAD Drafter Engineering 19,360 EUR
Autocad Operator Engineering 19,160 EUR
Automation Engineer Engineering 31,520 EUR
Automation Engineer Engineering 34,240 EUR
Avionic System Support Engineer Engineering 29,640 EUR
Biochemical Engineer Engineering 31,540 EUR
BMS Engineer Engineering 27,020 EUR
Bridge and Lock Tender Engineering 15,920 EUR
Broadcast Engineer Engineering 31,940 EUR
CAD Design Engineer Engineering 31,400 EUR
CAD Designer Engineering 19,860 EUR
CAE Engineer Engineering 31,540 EUR
Ceramics Engineer Engineering 28,720 EUR
Chemical Engineer Engineering 31,960 EUR
Civil Drafter Engineering 19,380 EUR
Civil Engineer Engineering 32,200 EUR
Civil Site Engineer Engineering 29,640 EUR
Civil Technician Engineering 19,360 EUR
Commissioning Engineer Engineering 31,080 EUR
Communications Engineer Engineering 34,540 EUR
Condition Monitoring Engineer Engineering 26,780 EUR
Contract Associate Engineer Engineering 32,020 EUR
Contract Engineer Engineering 29,640 EUR
Control Systems Engineer Engineering 27,560 EUR
Controls Engineer Engineering 29,840 EUR
Controls Software Engineer Engineering 27,300 EUR
Corrosion Engineer Engineering 26,400 EUR
Design Engineer Engineering 31,180 EUR
Director of Engineering Engineering 58,860 EUR
Drafter Engineering 18,280 EUR
Drafting Manager Engineering 34,240 EUR
Drilling Engineer Engineering 31,660 EUR
Drilling Foreman Engineering 8,880 EUR
Electrical Draughtsman Engineering 16,720 EUR
Electrical Engineer Engineering 34,480 EUR
Electrical Engineering Manager Engineering 45,200 EUR
Electromechanical Engineering Technologist Engineering 32,200 EUR
Electromechanical Equipment Assembler Engineering 15,300 EUR
Energy Engineer Engineering 33,440 EUR
Engine Assembler Engineering 17,260 EUR
Engineer Engineering 32,900 EUR
Engineering Account Manager Engineering 33,960 EUR
Engineering Chief Designer Engineering 34,120 EUR
Engineering Consultant Engineering 42,400 EUR
Engineering Key Account Manager Engineering 45,580 EUR
Engineering Lab Technician Engineering 26,100 EUR
Engineering Manager Engineering 39,420 EUR
Engineering Planning Manager Engineering 43,340 EUR
Engineering Production Manager Engineering 54,140 EUR
Engineering Project Analyst Engineering 34,540 EUR
Engineering Project Coordinator Engineering 35,560 EUR
Engineering Project Director Engineering 60,020 EUR
Engineering Project Leader Engineering 40,140 EUR
Engineering Project Manager Engineering 38,620 EUR
Engineering Research and Development Manager Engineering 49,360 EUR
Engineering Safety Coordinator Engineering 22,400 EUR
Engineering Sales Manager Engineering 38,620 EUR
Engineering Technician Engineering 24,840 EUR
Engineering Technologist Engineering 23,480 EUR
Environmental Engineer Engineering 29,160 EUR
Equipment Engineer Engineering 30,840 EUR
Equipment Engineering Manager Engineering 42,320 EUR
Estimator Engineering 24,200 EUR
Fabrication Specialist Engineering 19,980 EUR
Fabricator Engineering 14,840 EUR
Facade Engineer Engineering 26,400 EUR
Fiber Analyst Engineering 16,980 EUR
Field Engineer Engineering 31,980 EUR
Field Engineering Manager Engineering 50,180 EUR
Fire Engineer Engineering 33,120 EUR
Fitter and Turner Engineering 12,200 EUR
Forestry Strategic Planner Engineering 34,360 EUR
Generation Engineer Engineering 33,120 EUR
Genetic Engineer Engineering 31,040 EUR
Geological Engineer Engineering 31,960 EUR
Geotechnical Engineer Engineering 31,400 EUR
Heavy Equipment Mechanic Engineering 15,920 EUR
Highway Engineer Engineering 27,020 EUR
HSE Professional Engineering 27,480 EUR
HVAC Engineer Engineering 31,940 EUR
HVAC Supervisor Engineering 25,660 EUR
Industrial Engineer Engineering 26,400 EUR
Industrial Engineering Technologist Engineering 26,280 EUR
Instrument Engineer Engineering 32,020 EUR
Instrument Technician Engineering 19,640 EUR
Instrumentation and Control Engineer Engineering 31,940 EUR
Instrumentation Designer Engineering 25,660 EUR
Instrumentation Engineer Engineering 28,860 EUR
Instrumentation Manager Engineering 29,160 EUR
Irrigation Engineer Engineering 26,860 EUR
Licensed Aircraft Engineer Engineering 32,900 EUR
Locomotive Engineer Engineering 31,660 EUR
Maintenance Engineer Engineering 27,620 EUR
Maintenance Fitter Engineering 12,200 EUR
Maintenance Manager Engineering 30,840 EUR
Manufacturing Engineer Engineering 29,840 EUR
Marine Engineer Engineering 31,540 EUR
Materials Engineer Engineering 30,840 EUR
Materials Researcher Engineering 26,280 EUR
Materials Technician Engineering 23,660 EUR
Mechanical and Electrical Engineer Engineering 34,240 EUR
Mechanical Design Engineer Engineering 30,220 EUR
Mechanical Designer Engineering 25,940 EUR
Mechanical Engineer Engineering 31,340 EUR
Mechanical Engineering Manager Engineering 41,900 EUR
Mechanical Inspector Engineering 30,840 EUR
Mechatronics Engineer Engineering 33,120 EUR
Mining Engineer Engineering 31,380 EUR
Optical Engineer Engineering 26,400 EUR
Optical Instrument Assembler Engineering 15,760 EUR
PCB Assembler Engineering 11,040 EUR
Photonics Engineer Engineering 34,980 EUR
Photonics Technician Engineering 29,540 EUR
Pipeline Engineer Engineering 28,720 EUR
Piping Designer Engineering 18,780 EUR
Piping Engineer Engineering 29,840 EUR
Planning Engineer Engineering 31,540 EUR
Pressure Vessel Inspector Engineering 13,100 EUR
Principal Cost Engineer Engineering 27,480 EUR
Principal Engineer Engineering 31,940 EUR
Principal Support Engineer Engineering 31,940 EUR
Process Engineer Engineering 28,860 EUR
Process Operator Engineering 19,640 EUR
Product Development Engineer Engineering 32,620 EUR
Product Development Technician Engineering 20,000 EUR
Product Engineer Engineering 32,620 EUR
Product Safety Engineer Engineering 29,840 EUR
Production Engineer Engineering 27,480 EUR
Project Engineer Engineering 33,120 EUR
Proposal Manager Engineering 36,580 EUR
Purchasing Engineer Engineering 28,900 EUR
Quality Assurance Engineer Engineering 32,020 EUR
Rail Engineer Engineering 30,220 EUR
Regional Field Engineer Engineering 34,480 EUR
Robotics Engineer Engineering 35,300 EUR
Robotics Technician Engineering 24,720 EUR
Safety Engineer Engineering 31,400 EUR
Safety Inspector Engineering 25,940 EUR
Safety Manager Engineering 34,540 EUR
Safety Officer Engineering 17,560 EUR
Sales Engineer Engineering 33,960 EUR
Scheduling Engineer Engineering 30,840 EUR
Service Engineer Engineering 32,200 EUR
Solar Engineer Engineering 31,040 EUR
Staff Engineer Engineering 31,340 EUR
Static Equipment Engineer Engineering 31,660 EUR
Stationary Engineer Engineering 27,620 EUR
Stress Engineer Engineering 26,280 EUR
Structural Analysis Engineer Engineering 29,320 EUR
Structural Designer Engineering 27,040 EUR
Structural Engineer Engineering 31,540 EUR
Structural Technician Engineering 19,380 EUR
Supply Chain Specialist Engineering 27,480 EUR
Surveyor Engineering 23,500 EUR
Technical Affairs Officer Engineering 16,400 EUR
Technical Assistant Engineering 17,620 EUR
Technical Engineer Engineering 26,080 EUR
Technical Support Engineer Engineering 26,780 EUR
Tender Engineer Engineering 25,160 EUR
Test Development Engineer Engineering 30,800 EUR
Test Engineer Engineering 28,900 EUR
Transportation Engineer Engineering 27,560 EUR
Validation Engineer Engineering 29,040 EUR
Verification Engineer Engineering 28,900 EUR
Wastewater Engineer Engineering 31,660 EUR
Wind Energy Engineer Engineering 33,440 EUR
Wind Energy Operations Manager Engineering 42,460 EUR
Work Planner Engineering 23,520 EUR

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Spain, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Barcelona 35,260 EUR
Bilbao 27,020 EUR
Las Palmas 32,020 EUR
Madrid 36,700 EUR
Malaga 35,300 EUR
Murcia 33,960 EUR
Palma de Mallorca 31,340 EUR
Sevilla 35,500 EUR
Valencia 35,520 EUR
Zaragoza 32,960 EUR

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