Andalusia Government High-Ranking Officials: Record Numbers and Salary Increases

• The number of high-ranking officials in the Andalusian regional government has reached an all-time high of 314.
• Annual spending on salaries for these officials is projected to rise from 21.2 million euros in 2019 to at least 34 million euros in 2026, an annual increase of 12.8 million euros.
• Andalusia maintains a significantly higher ratio of high-ranking officials per inhabitant compared to Catalonia and Madrid.

Personnel Growth

• Under Moreno Bonilla’s administration, the total number of high-ranking positions—ranging from cabinet members to regional delegates—has grown steadily.
• Despite a reduction in the number of government departments from 14 to 13, the total number of officials rose from 301 to 314.
• The Ministry of Tourism, Deregulation, Justice, and Local Administration (held by Vox) accounts for 35 positions, featuring two general secretaries per province, unlike other departments.
• As of 2022, Andalusia had one high-ranking official for every 29,311 inhabitants, compared to 42,122 in Catalonia and 46,554 in the Community of Madrid.

Salary Trends

• President Moreno Bonilla’s salary has increased from 67,886.04 euros in 2019 to 92,208.84 euros today.
• Salary hikes implemented in early 2026 include:
  • President: 1.9%
  • Vice President: 3%
  • Cabinet Ministers: 4.5%
  • Deputy Ministers: 9.5%
  • General Directors: 13%
  • Territorial Delegates: 27%

Economic Context

• While average Andalusian wages have risen 16% since 2019, salaries for high-ranking government officials have grown by 36% in the same period.
• 34.7% of the Andalusian population is currently at risk of poverty or social exclusion, a figure nine points higher than the Spanish national average.