Economy

Santi, a plumber, speaks clearly about his salary: "From starting out earning 1,200 euros a month, to having a decent salary to live, travel and indulge my whims. I have about 4,000 clean euros per month left"

Santi, a plumber, speaks clearly about his salary: “From starting out earning 1,200 euros a month, to having a decent salary to live, travel and indulge my whims. I have about 4,000 clean euros per month left”

In recent years, the debate about the salary of traditional jobs has gained weight in Spain. While sectors such as plumbing continue to be essential, society’s perception and the economic compensation for these jobs are not always aligned with the effort involved. In fact, it is one of the reasons ...