🇧🇪2026 Statistics
Average Salary in Belgium
Salary statistics and benchmarks for Belgium. See how your salary compares to averages by industry and experience level.
Average Gross Salary
€ 54.000
per year
Median Gross Salary
€ 42.500
per year
Average Net Salary
€ 32.000
per year
Median Net Salary
€ 26.500
per year
Average is higher than median because high earners pull the average up. Median represents the "middle" salary - half earn more, half earn less.
Salary by Experience Level
Entry Level (0-2 years)
€ 36.000(€ 3.000/month)
Junior (2-5 years)
€ 44.000(€ 3.667/month)
Mid-Level (5-10 years)
€ 56.000(€ 4.667/month)
Senior (10-15 years)
€ 70.000(€ 5.833/month)
Expert (15+ years)
€ 85.000(€ 7.083/month)
Salary by Industry
1.Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
€ 72.0002.Finance & Banking
€ 68.0003.Technology & IT
€ 65.0004.Consulting
€ 62.0005.Chemicals & Energy
€ 58.0006.Engineering
€ 55.0007.Healthcare
€ 48.0008.Retail & Hospitality
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Open Salary CalculatorData sources: Government statistics offices, industry surveys, and employment data. Figures are estimates for 2026 based on latest available data. Actual salaries vary by location, company size, and individual circumstances.