The average gross salary in Girona stood at 30,438 euros annually in 2024, according to the latest data published by the Institut d'Estadística de Catalunya. The figure represents a 0.3% increase compared to the previous year and keeps the city in eleventh position in the salary ranking among the 23 Catalan municipalities with more than 50,000 inhabitants.
Gender and Nationality Wage Gaps in Girona
Men residing in Girona earn an average of 32,414 euros annually, while women receive 28,394 euros. The gender pay gap between the two sexes reaches 4,020 euros annually. In 2024, female salaries increased by 0.8% and male salaries decreased by 0.4%. The average salary difference in Catalonia is higher, with 5,708 euros annually between men and women.
Regarding nationality, Spanish workers in Girona earned an average of 31,682 euros annually, compared to 22,043 euros for foreign workers. The wage gap between the two groups exceeds 9,600 euros annually.
Comparison with the Catalan average and other municipalities
The average salary in Girona remains below the Catalan average, which stands at 31,746 euros gross per year. Sant Cugat del Vallès leads the ranking in Catalonia with 54,549 euros annually, followed by Castelldefels with 38,570 euros and Barcelona with 36,466 euros. Conversely, Santa Coloma de Gramenet, l'Hospitalet de Llobregat, and Reus register the lowest average salaries among large municipalities, with figures ranging between 26,003 and 26,922 euros annually.
Variations by Age, Contract Type, and Sector
- Minors under 30 in Girona perceived an average of 19,818 euros annually.
- The 30 to 44 age group reached 30,658 euros and the 45 to 54 age group reached 34,451 euros.
- Those over 55 exceeded 38,000 euros annually.
The average salary with a permanent contract in Girona is 29,455 euros, while the temporary one stands at 27,918 euros. The average full-time salary amounts to 32,187 euros and the part-time salary to 19,819 euros annually.
By sectors, the highest salaries are concentrated in Public Administration, Defense, and Mandatory Social Security, with 39,447 euros annually. Communication, financial, and real estate activities reach 38,522 euros, and industry stands at 35,939 euros. In contrast, transportation, storage, and hospitality record 21,020 euros, and commerce 23,058 euros annually.
Catalan Context and Differences Between Municipalities
In Catalonia as a whole, the average salary with a permanent contract is 31,804 euros and with a temporary contract is 25,788 euros. Full-time earnings reach 34,171 euros and part-time earnings are 18,703 euros. In Sant Cugat del Vallès, the average salary with a permanent contract exceeds 56,000 euros and part-time earnings are over 27,700 euros. Santa Coloma de Gramenet and Manresa present the lowest salaries in these categories
Girona maintains its intermediate position on the Catalan salary map, with notable differences by gender, nationality, and sector.