2026 StatisticsAverage 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.