Agriculture remains one of Spain’s most important industries, offering employment opportunities for both local and foreign workers. From hands-on farm labor to specialized scientific and engineering positions, Spain’s agricultural sector attracts thousands of workers every year.

Non-EU citizens often enter these roles through visa sponsorships, especially for seasonal harvest work such as fruit picking, grape harvesting, and olive collection. Salaries vary widely depending on the role, skill level, and experience.

Hands-On Farm Work

These are the most common entry-level jobs in Spanish agriculture, often open to seasonal and migrant workers.

• Fruit & Vegetable Pickers – Harvest crops such as strawberries, oranges, and tomatoes.
  ? Salary: €6 – €8/hour (approx. €1,100 – €1,400/month)

• Olive & Grape Harvesters – Seasonal roles during late summer and autumn.
  ? Salary: €40 – €60/day, depending on region and contract

• Greenhouse Workers – Planting, watering, and maintaining crops in controlled environments.
  ? Salary: €1,200 – €1,600/month

• Livestock Helpers – Feeding, cleaning, and caring for animals.
  ? Salary: €1,300 – €1,700/month

• Farmhands – General farm maintenance tasks such as planting, irrigation, and weeding.
  ? Salary: €1,200 – €1,500/month

• Packers & Sorters – Sorting and packaging produce for distribution or export.
  ? Salary: €1,100 – €1,400/month

Specialized Agricultural Roles

For professionals with training in agriculture, science, or engineering, Spain offers higher-paying and more technical positions.

• Farm Manager – Oversees all farm operations, budgeting, and staff management.
  ? Salary: €1,800 – €3,000/month

• Agricultural Technician – Provides technical support to farming operations.
  ? Salary: €1,600 – €2,200/month

• Agricultural Inspector – Ensures compliance with quality and safety standards.
  ? Salary: €1,700 – €2,500/month

• Agricultural Engineer – Designs and maintains machinery, irrigation, and infrastructure.
  ? Salary: €2,000 – €3,500/month

• Agronomist – Specializes in soil and crop management to optimize yields.
  ? Salary: €1,900 – €3,000/month

• Food Technologist – Works on food product development and quality improvement.
  ? Salary: €1,800 – €2,800/month

• Environmental Engineer (Agriculture) – Manages sustainability and environmental impact.
  ? Salary: €2,000 – €3,200/month

• Crop Manager – Oversees cultivation and harvesting of specific crops.
  ? Salary: €1,800 – €2,600/month

• Veterinarian (Livestock) – Provides medical care for farm animals.
  ? Salary: €2,200 – €3,500/month

• Agribusiness Roles – Cover marketing, logistics, and management in agricultural enterprises.
  ? Salary: €1,800 – €3,000/month

Seasonal Agriculture Jobs (with Visa Sponsorship)

Spain is known for its seasonal harvest work, which attracts thousands of foreign workers every year, especially in Andalusia, Murcia, and Catalonia.

• Olive Picking – Collecting olives for oil production.

• Citrus Harvesting – Oranges, lemons, and grapefruits.

• Berry Picking – Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries.

• Tomato Harvesting – Common in greenhouse and open-field production.

• Grape Harvesting – For wine production, often including tasks like pruning and fermentation assistance.

? Typical Seasonal Salary: €900 – €1,400/month (with accommodation often provided by employers).

Spain’s agricultural sector offers a wide spectrum of opportunities — from seasonal fruit pickers earning €900–1,400/month to agricultural engineers and veterinarians making over €3,000/month.

For non-EU workers, most entry-level jobs are seasonal and require visa sponsorship, while skilled professionals may qualify for long-term contracts or EU Blue Card programs.

With high demand across farming, greenhouse cultivation, and agribusiness, Spain remains an excellent destination for both short-term seasonal workers and career-focused agricultural specialists.