Working in Valencia: Find out how to get a job

Discover what the job market in Valencia is like. Get tips on where to start your search and how to land your dream job in the city!

Yordan

2 minute read

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Updated on 9 Oct 2023

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Spain’s thriving economy creates an abundant pool of job options. With several promising regions to focus your job search on, it’s easy to feel lost in your job hunt.

Working in Valencia is an aspiration of many expats who want to live in Spain. The city's the 3rd-largest city in Spain and is home to 5 ports and 3 airports.

The economic activities carried out in The Valencian Community make up above 9% of the total gross domestic product (GDP) of Spain, and this figure's gradually growing higher.

These are the key strategic sectors in the Valencian Community:

• Ceramics and tiles
• Shoe industry and leather goods
• Games and toys
• Wood and furniture
• Textile and clothing industry
• Automotive industry

Valencia, as the biggest city in the region, makes the largest contribution to the economic output of the Valencian Community. This creates a conducive climate in the labour market, offering employment opportunities for locals and internationals alike.

So let’s dive into how well Valencia’s strong economy translates into English-speaking jobs opportunities.

Valencia hosts the 3rd-highest number of foreigners in Spain. With internationals comprising 14.03% (701,387) of Valencia’s total population of over 5 million.

Companies operating in the area, both national and foreign, seek to recruit skilled staff. As a result, jobs are available in the trade, tourism, education, hospitality, financial services and industrial sectors.

Most expats in Valencia work in the hospitality and education sectors, while others seek employment in the manufacturing sector.

The median yearly salary in the city is approximately €22,000, with more specialised jobs guaranteeing a higher wage.

As with many cities in Spain, a good level of Spanish can go a long way in your networking and job-seeking efforts.

Your job hunting experience varies based on whether or not you’re an EU citizen, with those who come from the EU being in a more advantageous position.

By law, EU citizens are free to travel and work in any member state without a visa. All they need to sort out is their NIE number.

This doesn’t mean that your chances of finding a job in Valencia are lower if you’re a non-EU citizen. You’d only have to go through the administrative process of obtaining your right to legally work in Spain, starting with getting a Spanish work visa.

No matter where you're from, the first step you should take is browsing the job listings on the following reputable websites:

• Linked In
• Europe Language Jobs
• Trabajos
• The Local
• Indeed
• Infojobs

Besides the above, you can also register with one of the numerous job agencies in the city. Such agencies often have good relationships with the companies in the area, which could potentially increase your chances of swiftly landing a good job.

Valencia's an up and coming start-up hub despite being smaller than other Spanish cities. With many locals relocating to Barcelona or Madrid to find work, there's room for internationals to become part of the Mediterranian start-up scene.

Some of the companies you should keep an eye out for are:

• Noken
• Startupexplore
• Fundsfy
• Closca
• Entrenarme

Good luck with your search!

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