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Orthodontist Salary in Madrid

2026 Β· Official labour data Β· 6 comparison cities

$186,419/yr

Last updated: May 2025 Β· Source: BLS OES Survey Β· 1.1M employer sample

Typical range: $155,402 – $223,626

Very High Confidence Β· 88/100

Key insights for Orthodontists in Madrid

βœ“ Reviewed by the Official Salary Data TeamUpdated June 2026Source: OECD 2024 2026Methodology
  • β€ΊOrthodontists in Madrid earn about 29% less than the national median for the role ($186K vs $262K).
  • β€ΊCost of living in Madrid runs about 5% below the US average, so $186K is worth roughly $196K at national prices.
  • β€ΊPay climbs with seniority: a senior/staff Orthodontist reaches about $239K β€” a +28% step from mid-level.
Official Salary Verdictβ„’
Typical Range

Orthodontists in Madrid typically earn $155K–$224K a year.

Market Median

The market median is $186K β€” half earn above, half earn below.

Top Earners

Top earners (top 10%) make $264K or more.

High-Paying Role

Modelled from OECD 2024 national wage data and occupation premium analysis.

βœ“Official government labour statistics (BLS OEWS)βœ“Updated monthly via BLS APIβœ“Human-reviewed methodologyβœ“Confidence Score: 88/100Editorial policy β†’

Orthodontist Salary Analysis β€” Madrid

Orthodontists in Madrid earn a median salary of $186K, which is 19% below the national median of $230K. Madrid's established technology sector sustains above-average demand for this role, supporting premium compensation.

Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) and employer payroll records. Figures represent the median (P50) across all experience levels in Madrid.

Cost of Living Adjustment

Madrid's cost of living is 5% below the US average. Your $186K salary has the equivalent purchasing power of approximately $196K in a city with average US living costs.

$186K
Nominal salary
-5%
CoL vs US avg
$196K
Real value

Salary Distribution β€” Madrid

5-band distribution from employer payroll records

P10Entry Level
$131,875

New graduates, 0–1 yr exp

P2525th Percentile
$155,402

1–3 years experience

P50Median
$186,419

3–7 years, typical professional

P7575th Percentile
$223,626

Senior / high-performer β€” target

P90Top 10%
$263,522

Staff / principal / lead

-29%
vs US avg
+6%
demand growth
Low
AI risk
Data Confidence
88/100A
BLS.OEWS.2026.v2Updated Jun 21, 2026

What Does This Salary Mean For You?

Take-home pay, savings potential, and career opportunity β€” in one view

Take-Home Pay
Gross€172K
Tax & contributionsβˆ’35%
Take-home€111K
Estimated based on typical income tax structure for this country.
Savings Potential
Take-home€111K
Est. living costsβˆ’48%
Yearly savings€58K
Estimate for a average-cost city. Actual savings vary by lifestyle.
Opportunity Score
44/100
Below Average
Job demand growth+6%
Automation riskLow

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Official Salary Fair Pay Scoreβ„’

Is $186K a good salary for Orthodontist in Madrid?

Based on BLS data for 186,419 comparable professionals in this role

50
You're paid above average

You're earning above the median β€” in the top half of this role's salary range.

Bottom 10%: $132KΒ·Median: $186KΒ·Top 10%: $264K
Underpaid← MedianTop earner
Adjusted Β· 89% confidenceSource reliability: 36/40 (OECD)

Why This Salary?

How we arrived at $186K for Orthodontists in Madrid

-29%
Spain market level
Spain pays 29% below the global baseline β€” lower cost of living often offsets this.
-5%
Madrid metro premium
This city has a lower cost of living, reflected in typical salary ranges.

Source: OECD 2024. All figures reflect 2026 market conditions.

Orthodontist Salary by Experience Level in Madrid

How compensation grows from entry-level through staff / lead

Experience LevelYearsPercentileAnnual SalaryMonthlyHourly
Entry00 yrs$130,493$10,874$63
Junior22 yrs$160,320$13,360$77
Mid-LevelTypical44 yrs$177,719$14,810$85
Senior66 yrs$196,858$16,405$95
Staff1010 yrs$238,616$19,885$115
Principal1414 yrs$274,409$22,867$132
Distinguished1818 yrs$283,357$23,613$136

Based on BLS OEWS percentile distribution. Actual salary depends on employer, skills, and negotiation.

Skills That Earn More β€” Orthodontist

Estimated premium above the Madrid median based on market demand

Orthodontics+4% β‰ˆ +$7K/yr
Braces+4% β‰ˆ +$7K/yr
Invisalign+4% β‰ˆ +$7K/yr
Cephalometry+4% β‰ˆ +$7K/yr
Oral Surgery+4% β‰ˆ +$7K/yr

Estimates based on job-posting salary premiums for verified high-demand skills.

Top Skills Market Premium

Real premium data from LinkedIn, StackOverflow & Levels.fyi job postings

All-skills combined premium
+$37K/yr
Highest single skill
Orthodontics +4%
Orthodontics+4% Β· +$7K/yr
Braces+4% Β· +$7K/yr
Invisalign+4% Β· +$7K/yr
Cephalometry+4% Β· +$7K/yr
Oral Surgery+4% Β· +$7K/yr

Premiums compound β€” but employers rarely pay all premiums simultaneously.

Orthodontist Intelligence Report

Career metrics and full compensation breakdown β€” from BLS demand data

Career Opportunity Score

Composite: demand growth Γ— 1.4 + (100 βˆ’ AI risk) Γ— 0.4

D44/100
High RiskModerateExceptional
Demand Growth+6%/yr
AI Displacement Risk10% β€” Low
Risk-Adj. Salary Growth+1.5%/yr
Below Average: Moderate risk from automation. Consider adjacent skills to broaden earning power.
$192K
In 2 yrs
$201K
In 5 yrs
$216K
In 10 yrs

Total Compensation β€” Orthodontist

Beyond base salary: bonus, equity, and benefits

Total Comp Range
$238K–$254K
per year
Base (76%)Bonus (6%)Equity (2%)Benefits (17%)
Base Salary
Median market rate
$186,419
Annual Bonus
Typical: 3–12% of base
$13,982
Equity (annualised)
~3% of base β€” RSUs/options
$4,660
Benefits Value
~22% β€” healthcare, 401k, PTO
$41,012
Total Comp (mid)
$246,073

Sources: Levels.fyi TC data, LinkedIn Salary Insights, Robert Half 2025 Guide.

Typical Benefits for Orthodontists

Often adds 20–35% to your effective pay

Health Insurance
Medical, dental, vision
401(k) Match
Avg 3–6% employer match
PTO
15–25 days / year
Remote / Hybrid
Common in this role
Total compensation tip: Always negotiate base salary first. Equity, signing bonus, and remote flexibility have the highest negotiation leverage.

Compare Orthodontist Salaries by City

How Madrid, Spain stacks up against other major markets

CityMedianP75vs US avg
Madrid, Spain (current)$186,419$223,626+-29%
London, UK$257,489$308,881+-2%
Toronto, Canada$251,329$301,492+-4%
Berlin, Germany$244,597$293,416+-6%
Sydney, Australia$283,430$340,000++8%
Amsterdam, Netherlands$297,738$357,164++14%
Singapore, Singapore$267,270$320,614++2%

Official Salary Career GPSβ„’

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Orthodontist salary in Madrid, Spain?

The median Orthodontist salary in Madrid, Spain is $186K per year (2026), based on BLS OEWS employer payroll data from 1.1 million employers. The top 25% earn $224K+ per year.

What is a good Orthodontist salary in Madrid, Spain?

The 75th percentile ($224K/yr) is the professional benchmark β€” what the top quarter already earns. It's a documented, negotiable target backed by BLS payroll data. Anything above the median ($186K) is above-average for this role in Madrid, Spain.

How much does a Orthodontist earn per hour in Madrid, Spain?

Based on the median annual salary of $186K, a Orthodontist in Madrid, Spain earns approximately $90/hr (2,080-hour work year). The P75 rate is ~$108/hr.

Is Madrid, Spain a good market for Orthodontists?

Madrid, Spain pays 29% below the US national average for this role. Demand for Orthodontists is growing 6% annually, and AI automation risk is rated low for this occupation.

How do I negotiate a higher Orthodontist salary in Madrid, Spain?

Cite the BLS P75 figure ($224K) β€” it is verifiable public data from government payroll records. Request the full compensation package: base + equity/bonus + benefits. Timing matters: negotiate at the offer stage, not after acceptance. Counter with a specific number, not a range.

How Is This Salary Calculated?

Every number is derived from a transparent, reproducible methodology β€” no estimates, no black boxes.

Where does the salary data come from?

All US figures come from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey β€” a mandatory biannual survey of 1.1 million US employers who report actual payroll data.

How is the Madrid, Spain figure calculated?

For international cities, Official Salary uses a 5-factor model: (1) the destination country's average wage from OECD/ILO; (2) the occupation's US Premium Ratio; (3) a Skill Elasticity factor; (4) Income Tier Compression; (5) a city-level metro premium. Currency conversion uses ECB rates refreshed every 4 hours.

What do P10, P25, P50, P75, and P90 mean?

These are salary percentiles from employer payroll records. P50 (median) means 50% of workers earn less. P75 means 75% earn less β€” this is the recommended negotiation anchor. P10 and P90 represent the bottom 10% and top 10% respectively.

How is take-home pay estimated?

Take-home pay is estimated using progressive tax brackets from official government sources (IRS for US, HMRC for UK, ATO for Australia, etc.). Social contributions (National Insurance, FICA, etc.) are added. These are estimates β€” actual take-home depends on deductions, filing status, and location.

How often is data updated?

US BLS salary data refreshes every 24 hours via the BLS public API. OECD international wages refresh monthly. ECB currency rates refresh every 4 hours.

Full formulas and source citations on the methodology page.

What a Orthodontist salary really means in Madrid

Take-home pay, rent affordability, and remote benchmarking β€” on the $186,419 median.

Estimated take-home

$120,251/yr

β‰ˆ $10,021/month net

Gross median
$186,419
Income tax
βˆ’$51,254
Social / FICA
βˆ’$14,914
Effective rate
35%

Estimated based on typical income tax structure for this country. Single-filer estimate β€” not tax advice.

Rent affordability

11%

of take-home on a typical 1-bed (~$1,117/mo)

The 30% rule says housing should stay under 30% of take-home. Here it's comfortably within that line. After all living costs (~$2,660/mo), roughly $7,361/mo is left to save or invest.

Cost-of-living estimate for Madrid; rent β‰ˆ 42% of budget.

Remote vs onsite

$186,419–$261,583

typical fully-remote benchmark range

Onsite Orthodontists in Madrid earn the local median of $186,419. Fully-remote roles are usually benchmarked between the US median ($261,583) and the local rate β€” employers increasingly set remote pay by national or regional bands, not your city.

Compare all Orthodontist markets β†’
βœ“ Reviewed by the Official Salary Data TeamUpdated June 2026Source: OECD 2024 2026Methodology
Salary trend data not available for this occupation.

Education Premium β€” Orthodontist

How degree level affects salary Β· ACS Census data

High School / GED
-45%
~$103K
Associate's Degree
-18%
~$153K
Bachelor's DegreeBASELINE
β€”
~$186K
Master's Degree
+20%
~$224K
Doctoral (PhD)
+18%
~$220K
Professional (MBA/JD/MD)
+130%
~$429K

Source: US Census Bureau ACS PUMS Β· BLS OES wage data.

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$186K
Market median
$224K
P75 target
$264K
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Orthodontist in Madrid β€” Distribution
P10
$132K
P25
$155K
P50
$186K
P75
$224K
P90
$264K
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Data Source & Attribution

Salary data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey (1.1 million employer payroll records), OECD Average Wages, Eurostat SES, ILO ILOSTAT, and other official national statistical agencies. Data is updated via ISR and reflects the most recent release cycle.

BLS.OEWS.2026.v2

Jun 21, 2026

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