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Working in Spain: jobs for German & Dutch speakers, salary & life abroad
You start your day with a café con leche, work in an international team and end up on a terrace with new friends after work. Weekend plans? Maybe Valencia, Barcelona, Madrid, Málaga or a spontaneous beach day. Welcome to Spain, where work and life just fit together a little better. 🇪🇸
Spain is one of the most popular countries for German and Dutch speakers who want to work abroad, with many companies there operating in the German-, Austrian-, Swiss- and Dutch-speaking markets and constantly hiring native speakers of both languages.
I have so many pinch-me moments where I think: am I really here?" -Nirvana, 24, Valencia
What jobs are there for German and Dutch speakers in Spain?
Spain offers jobs for German- and Dutch-speaking applicants at international companies based in Valencia, Alicante, Madrid, Málaga and Barcelona. Employers typically hire native speakers to serve their home-market customers, so the openings available at any given time vary by language and change often. Browse all vacancies in Spain for Dutch speakers or vacancies in Spain for German speakers.
Typical roles include:
Customer service , for example for telecom provider Odido or energy company Eneco
Client advisor for a bank, such as ING or ASN
Remote telephonist
These jobs are in your own language with customers and English with your team. They include paid training when you start, are open to applicants without much experience, take place in international teams, and often come with bonuses or relocation support.
You'll find the most entry-level opportunities in customer service and sales. These jobs suit you well if you want to work abroad for the first time and are excited about an international environment.
Do I need to speak Spanish?
No. In these jobs you speak German or Dutch with customers and English with your team. Spanish helps in daily life though, shopping, your shared flat, a café, the bus, and you'll pick it up fast because you hear it every day.
A few words to get you started: Hola (hello), Gracias (thank you), Por favor (please), Una caña, por favor (a small beer, please), ¿Dónde está la playa? (where's the beach?).
You don't need perfect Spanish. A bit of courage to speak is enough at the start.
How do I find a job in Spain?
The easiest way is through Yobbers. You find jobs in Spain, apply online and get support throughout the application process.
Here's how it works:
Apply online
Prepare your move
Start your new life in Spain
Many employers support you with a relocation bonus, help with documents, support finding housing, onboarding on location, and a point of contact in your own language.
Moving to Spain: the practical steps
Secure a job
Travel to Spain
Find housing or a shared flat
Apply for your NIE number
Get your social security number
Open a bank account
Salary in Spain: how much do you earn?
Typically €1,300 to €2,300 gross per month, and the exact range depends on the role:
Customer service: approx. €1,600–€2,100/month
Remote telephonist: approx. €1,600–€1,800/month
Sales: approx. €1,900–€2,300/month
Online croupier: approx. €1,950–€2,300/month
For comparison: Spain's minimum wage in 2026 is around €17,094 gross per year (€1,221/month, paid in 14 instalments).
Many employers additionally offer: help with the move, temporary accommodation, flight ticket, support with the NIE and social security application, health insurance, daily breakfast and lunch at the office, onboarding in your own language or English, and monthly performance bonuses.
Cost of living in Spain
Cost of living depends heavily on where you live. Madrid and Barcelona are more expensive, Valencia, Alicante, Málaga and smaller cities are often cheaper. Rent makes the biggest difference.
Shared room in Valencia or Alicante: approx. €350–€600
Shared room in Madrid or Barcelona: approx. €500–€800
Studio or small apartment: approx. €700–€1,200, depending on the city
Lunch at a restaurant: approx. €10–€15
Coffee: approx. €1.50–€3
Monthly public transport pass: approx. €20–€55, depending on the city
Groceries per month: approx. €200–€300
Shared flats ("piso compartido") are completely normal in Spain, also among people in their late twenties and thirties, and a popular way to make friends quickly.
Where to work: Valencia, Barcelona, Madrid, Málaga or Alicante
Working in Valencia: one of the most popular spots for people who want to work in Spain. The city has plenty of international jobs, but is more relaxed and cheaper than Barcelona or Madrid. After work you're quickly at the beach, in Turia Park, or at a tapas bar in Russafa.
Working in Málaga: becoming increasingly popular with expats and international companies, with vacancies mostly in customer service. The city offers beach and good weather, and rents are rising but Málaga remains more attractive to many than Barcelona or Madrid.
Working in Alicante: popular on the Costa Blanca, sunny and coastal, with several employers on the ground currently.
Working in Madrid: Spain's capital and an important business hub, with roles including online croupier positions. Madrid has no beach, but does have rooftop bars, museums, parks, and nightlife that never seems to sleep.
Working in Barcelona: one of Spain's biggest and most international cities, with a lively, creative atmosphere and a location right on the sea. The city is known for Antoni Gaudí's architecture, the Ramblas, and a buzzing nightlife. Rents are higher than in most other Spanish cities.
Finding housing in Spain
For most jobs in Spain, you'll need to arrange your own housing, but some vacancies include temporary accommodation or support finding a place, so you can arrive stress-free and take your time looking for something more permanent once you're settled.
If you're searching independently, useful platforms include:
Idealista — Spain's leading real estate marketplace
Uniplaces (use code UP20YOBBERS26 for a discount)
Spotahome (use code YOBBERS20 for a discount)
HousingAnywhere (through this link, 20% discount)
There you will find:
Furnished apartments
Rooms in shared flats
Long-term rentals
Tip: look at neighbourhoods slightly outside the centre, rents are often noticeably lower while metro connections are just as good. Also check out our blogs for accommodation in Valencia, accommodation in Barcelona, and accommodation in Madrid.
Remote jobs in Spain
A popular remote role we offer for Dutch speakers is telephonist. You can choose where in Spain you live, as long as you already live there and hold a NIE number to qualify.
Work culture in Spain
Modern offices, colleagues from across Europe, English as the team language, your own language with customers. At some vacancies, working hours can run into the evening. Sales roles often come with a base salary plus bonus. If you like talking to people and are motivated, this can be a good way to earn more.
After work is often when the best part of the day begins in Spain: tapas with colleagues, meeting friends in the park, heading to the sea, or wandering through the old town.
I love the work-life balance here, there's a whole life after five o'clock. You go out, meet friends, the quality of life is just higher." - Anna, 31, Valencia
Life in Spain: sun, culture and new routines
Spain isn't just a place to work. It's a place where you build a new life. You meet new people, try new routines, and at some point notice you've gotten used to eating dinner late.
Things you can experience in Spain: tapas evenings with friends, beach days after work, weekend trips to Seville, Granada or Bilbao, festivals like Las Fallas in Valencia, museums in Madrid, architecture in Barcelona, hiking in Andalusia or the Pyrenees, sunsets by the sea.
Your first words
Hola - Hello
Gracias - Thank you
Por favor - Please
¿Me puedes ayudar? - Can you help me?
Vivo y trabajo en España. - I live and work in Spain.
¿Me puedes traer un vaso de Agua de Valencia? - Can I order a glass of Agua de Valencia?
Experiences & tips from Spain
Locations in Spain
Frequently asked questions
- Can I work in Spain as an EU citizen?
Yes. No visa or work permit needed. You'll get a NIE number, followed by a Spanish social security number once you start your first job.
- Do I need to speak Spanish?
No. Typical jobs in Spain run in German or Dutch with customers and English with the team. Spanish isn't a requirement, but it helps in daily life.
- How much do I earn?
Typically €1,600 to €2,300 gross per month, varying by role.
- What's the minimum wage in Spain in 2026?
€1,221 gross per month, paid in 14 instalments. That equals €17,094 gross per year.
- Is Spain expensive to live in?
Depends strongly on the city. Madrid and Barcelona are more expensive, Valencia, Alicante and Málaga are usually cheaper.
- Where are most jobs?
Mostly in Valencia, Barcelona, Madrid, Málaga and Alicante. Valencia is especially popular because it combines jobs, beach and good cost of living.
- What documents do I need?
A valid EU passport or ID card, a NIE number, a Spanish social security number, and depending on the role a certificate of good conduct or a diploma, only if the vacancy states this.
- How do I get a NIE number?
Either directly at the Spanish immigration office ("Oficina de Extranjería") in Spain, or through a consulate in your home country. Often the employer also helps with the appointment and the paperwork.
