VP of Design Salary in Madrid, Spain
Madrid's tech sector rewards senior designers with €71,750 median earnings. Companies like Cabify and BBVA compete for this talent. Compensation varies with living costs.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
€51,500 to €64,000
Average (per year)
€57,750
Early‑career VPs join smaller design agencies or local tech startups and manage small teams.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
€65,000 to €79,000
Average (per year)
€71,750
Mid‑level leaders oversee design for regional firms or serve as second‑in‑command at larger companies.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
€80,000 to €95,500
Average (per year)
€87,750
Senior VPs collaborate with established corporate offices and lead design for local branches of national brands.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
€97,000+
Principal leaders direct cross‑functional teams for multinational clients.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
€37 - €50
per hour
Mid-level
€50 - €66
per hour
Senior
€67 - €85
per hour
Nationally, Madrid outpaces Spain's average VP of Design salary by roughly €10,000. Higher housing prices partly explain the premium.