en.Wedoany.com Reported - Spain's technology labor market is undergoing a structural shift, with demand for data-related roles rising significantly while traditional technical support positions are declining. According to the Tech Cities 2026 report released by Experis, a ManpowerGroup company, demand for data engineer roles surged 42% between 2023 and 2025, full-stack developer positions grew by 28%, and Java developer roles increased by 6%. Meanwhile, demand for computer technicians and system administrators fell by 20% and 7%, respectively. This trend reflects a shift in corporate priorities from basic IT support to data management and application development.
Despite growing demand, the industry's main challenge remains a shortage of specialized talent. OECD data shows that in Spain, there are currently more than three technology job vacancies for every available skilled professional, a structural imbalance that constrains business growth. Myriam Blázquez, General Manager of Experis Spain, noted that the core of labor market transformation is not just the introduction of new technologies, but also the redefinition of roles, work dynamics, and leadership models. Companies need to invest more in continuous training, fostering human skills such as creativity, and building teams capable of coexisting with artificial intelligence.
Salaries for technology roles exceed the national average in all analyzed regions. In Andalusia, this gap can exceed €20,000 per year. The Basque Country offers the highest average salary at €44,553 per year. For specific roles, IT architects with over seven years of experience can earn up to €95,000 annually, while DevOps engineers earn close to €90,000. However, higher salaries offered by countries such as Germany and France exacerbate the brain drain from Spain. The report suggests that beyond salary, retaining talent hinges on companies providing an inclusive, diverse environment with genuine career development opportunities.
Recruitment for technology positions is highly concentrated geographically. Madrid leads with 51.7% of job vacancies, followed by Catalonia at 24.4%, with these two autonomous communities accounting for 76% of the national total—far ahead of Andalusia (8.12%) and the Valencian Community (7%). This data highlights the geographic imbalance in technology job opportunities across Spain.
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