Minimum wage in Belgium 2026: gross and net
What the minimum wage pays a month and an hour, before and after tax and social security.
€28,271 net a year, single, 2026 rules. Try other salaries in the calculator below.
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The minimum wage in Belgium in 2026: €2,234 a month
The minimum wage in Belgium is €2,234 a month since July 2026, paid 13 times a year. After income tax and social security about €2,042 a month is left (€28,271 a year).
The minimum wage, before and after tax
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Gross a month | €2,234.00 |
| Net a month | €2,042.46 |
| Net a year | €28,271 |
| Net per paid hour | €14.31 |
| Net per hour worked | €16.17 |
Source: Eurostat (earn_mw_cur), July 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Belgium in 2026?
€2,234 a month: about €2,234 gross a month for a full-time job.
How much is the minimum wage after tax?
About €2,042 net a month for a single person without children (€28,271 a year).
How much is it per hour after tax?
About €14.31 net per paid hour, and €16.17 for each hour actually worked.
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