Mercadona, Consum, and Lidl Lead Best Supermarket Salaries in Catalonia

A ranking of the top ten chains puts local companies Bonpreu and Ametller Origen among the best payers.

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The retail sector in Catalonia is seeing intense wage competition in 2026, with Mercadona, Consum, and Lidl emerging as the chains offering the highest starting salaries.

Data from recent labor agreements shows Mercadona at the top, offering 1,685 euros gross per month for new staff. Consum follows closely, setting a minimum entry salary for its members at 19,318 euros gross per year.
Catalan chains like Ametller Origen and Bonpreu also feature prominently. In Girona, Ametller Origen offers around 1,460 euros gross for full-time positions, while Bonpreu ranges between 17,000 euros annually and 1,700 euros monthly depending on the role.
Other major players such as Eroski, Dia, and Carrefour remain competitive with base salaries around 17,000 euros per year, while Aldi and Condis complete the top ten list for 2026.