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🇧🇪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
€ 72.000
2.Finance & Banking
€ 68.000
3.Technology & IT
€ 65.000
4.Consulting
€ 62.000
5.Chemicals & Energy
€ 58.000
6.Engineering
€ 55.000
7.Healthcare
€ 48.000
8.Retail & Hospitality
€ 32.000

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Data 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.