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Spanish Phrase

¿Cuánto paga este puesto?

/ˈkwan.to ˈpa.ɣa ˈes.te ˈpwes.to/
Meaning"How much does this position pay?"
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Meaning

The sentence asks about the salary that a particular job position offers. It is a direct way to inquire about compensation during a job interview or when reviewing a job posting.

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When to use

Use this question when you have already discussed the duties of a role and want to move the conversation to the financial side. It works best in a semi‑formal setting such as a job interview, a networking event, or an email exchange with a recruiter.

✦Grammar Breakdown

¿Cuántopagaestepuesto?

1

¿Cuánto?

Interrogative adverb meaning 'how much', always carries an accent on the 'á' to differentiate from the adjective 'cuanto'.

2

paga

Third‑person singular present of the verb *pagar* (to pay). In questions about a job, the subject is the employer, so the verb stays in third person.

3

este

Demonstrative adjective meaning 'this'. It agrees in gender and number with the noun that follows.

4

puesto

Noun meaning 'position' or 'job posting'. In this context it refers to a specific vacancy.

🗨In Conversation

A

Me interesa mucho el puesto de analista de datos. ¿Cuánto paga este puesto?

I'm very interested in the data analyst position. How much does this position pay?

El salario base es de 30 000 euros al año, más bonificaciones según resultados.

The base salary is 30,000 euros per year, plus bonuses based on performance.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Cuanto paga este puesto?

    Missing the accent changes the word from an interrogative adverb to a relative pronoun.

  • ¿Cuánto pago este puesto?

    ‘Pago’ is first‑person singular; the subject is the employer, so third‑person ‘paga’ is required.

  • ¿Cuánto paga este trabajo?

    ‘Trabajo’ is acceptable, but ‘puesto’ is the more precise term for a job posting; mixing them can sound less professional.

↔Alternatives

  • ¿Cuál es el salario de este puesto?

    What is the salary for this position?

  • ¿Qué remuneración ofrece este puesto?

    What remuneration does this position offer?

  • ¿Cuánto se paga por este puesto?

    How much is paid for this position?

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Cultural Tip

In many Spanish‑speaking countries it is considered polite to ask about salary after the employer has mentioned the role’s responsibilities, not as the very first question. Using a slightly softer alternative like “¿Cuál es el rango salarial?” can sound less abrupt, especially in more formal or hierarchical environments.