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Wage tracker · Source: Statbel Structure of Earnings Survey

Average wage in Belgium — €4,076 gross per month

A full-time employee earned on average €4,076 gross per month. The median wage — half earn less, half earn more — was €3,728. The lowest-paid 10% earn under €2,443, the highest-paid 10% at least €6,305. Reference month October 2022, published by Statbel on 25 September 2024.

Raw data on Statbel →Dutch version →

Key figures

Average

€4,076

gross/month, full-time

Median

€3,728

half earn less

1st decile

€2,443

lowest 10%

9th decile

€6,305

highest 10%

Average wage by region

Measured at the place of work, not residence: commuting into Brussels pushes the Brussels figure up.

20222021Δ
Belgium€4,076€3,886+4.9%
Brussels-Capital Region€4,748€4,604+3.1%
Flemish Region€4,028€3,830+5.2%
Walloon Region€3,794€3,598+5.4%

Highest- and lowest-paying sectors

Highest paid

  • Petrochemical industry€6,431
  • Head offices and management consulting€5,696
  • Financial services€5,472

Lowest paid

  • Food and beverage service (hospitality)€2,863

Wage by education level

  • Master's or university degree+46% vs average
  • Bachelor's+6%
  • Upper secondary−17%
  • No secondary diploma−25%

Gender pay gap

  • Under 2010.2%
  • 30 – 340.7%
  • 60 and over19.0%

Minimum wage in Belgium (GMMI)

Last verified: 7 October 2026

The guaranteed average minimum monthly income is the legal floor for full-time employees aged 18 and over, in every sector. Since 1 April 2026 it stands at €2,189.81 gross per month (collective agreement no. 43/18 of the National Labour Council). The rise combines indexation with the €35.70 increase agreed in the 2021 social accord. Sector minimums (joint committees such as JC 200) can never be lower.

Source: National Labour Council

From gross to net

The employer first withholds a 13.07% personal social-security (RSZ/ONSS) contribution from gross pay. Payroll tax is then levied on the taxable wage; it is progressive and depends on family situation and dependent children. For low wages, the work bonus (social and fiscal) reduces these deductions.

Gross− RSZ 13.07%Taxable wage
Minimum wage€2,189.81−€286.21€1,903.60
Median wage€3,728.00−€487.25€3,240.75
Average wage€4,076.00−€532.73€3,543.27

Net pay after payroll tax differs per person; calculate it precisely with the official FPS Finance simulator. Payroll tax simulator (FPS Finance)

Civil servant salary: federal government levels

FPS BOSA classifies federal posts by diploma. Each level has its own pay scales; starting pay rises with seniority and indexation.

  • Level A
    Master's degree
  • Level B
    Bachelor's degree
  • Level C
    Upper secondary education
  • Level D
    No diploma required

Official pay scales and salary simulator (FPS BOSA)

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum wage in Belgium?
Since 1 April 2026 the guaranteed average minimum monthly income (GMMI) is €2,189.81 gross per month for full-time employees aged 18 and over (collective agreement no. 43/18, National Labour Council).
How much net is €4,000 gross in Belgium?
First the 13.07% personal social-security contribution is deducted: €4,000 gross leaves €3,477.20 taxable. Payroll tax then depends on family situation and dependent children; the official FPS Finance simulator gives the exact net figure.
How much does a civil servant earn in Belgium?
In the federal civil service pay depends on the level (A master's, B bachelor's, C upper secondary, D no diploma required), the pay scale and seniority. FPS BOSA publishes the official pay scales and a salary simulator.
Why is the average wage higher in Brussels?
Statbel measures by place of work: Brussels concentrates headquarters, financial institutions and the federal administration. Its average reaches €4,748 gross, against €4,028 in Flanders and €3,794 in Wallonia.

Why is the average wage rising?

The jump from €3,886 to €4,076 between 2021 and 2022 is mostly automatic wage indexation: Belgian wages track the health index, which the 2022 energy shock pushed up at a record pace. In real terms, purchasing-power gains stayed small.

Methodology & sources

Annual Statbel (FPS Economy) survey of more than 184,000 employees. Pay includes periodic bonuses but not the 13th month or double holiday pay; full-time staff in firms with at least ten employees. Results appear about eighteen months after the reference period.

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