The body of the Mossos d’Esquadra is one of those who has assumed the management of police functions in Spain, in this case in Catalan territory. With a historical foundation, in 1719 according to its own website, it began its current path in 1983 with a law that officialized the body with competences.
Since then, the one that can also be named as Police of the Generalitat has the capacity to take on new challenges and works on a day-to-day basis to guarantee safety and prevent risks at Cataloniawith the advantage of having a close knowledge of the social reality of the territory. Often, in addition, coordinated work with other police forces yields good results.
Its professionals are specialized in public safety issues but also cover the areas of investigation, traffic, scientific police, subsoil or environment, among others, and the basic agents can make internal career to improve positions and gain responsibilities, in addition to improving their salaries.
In any case, joining this corps is a good option for those who want to work in security. Periodically, calls for access are made to increase the number of personnel and, thus, to be able to develop, more and more effectively, their current actions and extraordinary functions.
How much money will a mosso d’Esquadra earn in 2024?
Initially, all new recruits to the corps must perform a minimum of one year of basic police duties, although there are many possibilities for developing a internal promotion and to take a specific career path, with various itineraries depending on whether one wants to go into public safety, the area of investigation or technical support.
In any case, to enter the corps it is necessary toAmong other aspects, Spanish nationality, a minimum of 18 years of age and at least a high school or technical degree, as well as a driving license, are required. The Public Safety Institute of Catalonia, which carries out the selection processes, must accredit the appropriate psychophysical aptitude, as well as that the interested party does not have a criminal record or any disqualification for a current occupation or public office.
All candidates must pass four compulsory tests (knowledge, physical exercises, a skills test and a personal and Catalan interview). Those who pass the tests will do a basic training course and a 12-month internship. Both during the process of aspiring and as a trainee mosso, those involved receive a salary.
In any case, according to official data of this 2024, every mosso, in its lowest category, earns, with the sum of the base salary and the complements for destination, a a monthly amount of 2,868.46 euros.2,868.46 per month, or what translates into an annual salary of 39,929.22 euros. The salary has gone up this past year following a budgetary agreement by the Govern. The highest ranks of the corps can reach double this salary.
Thus, the minimum base salary is 844.57 euros, while the assignment allowance adds up to 357.81 for the lowest officers. Every mosso has, in addition, another specific complement, which for the lowest agents in the table is 1,666.08 euros.
Salaries are similar to those of other state security forcessuch as the Ertzaintza, the Guardia Civil or the National Police, although it should be borne in mind that the complements are what end up setting the final prices.
The salary of a police officer by autonomous community
Thus, according to the Oposiciones.es portal, the agents of the Ertzaintza The basic salary, without seniority bonuses, is between 1,800 and 2,500 euros per month, which increases over the years.
The same portal points out that the salary of a Civil Guard The starting salary is 25,000 euros gross per year, which rises considerably thanks to the specific complements, destination and triennia accumulated. On the other hand, the starting salary of a National Police is 1,600 euros in 14 monthly payments.
