Salaries by job in Belgium 2026: gross and net
Typical monthly pay for the main kinds of job, before and after tax and social security, from official earnings data.
Typical gross pay a month in 2026 for the main kinds of job, from the lowest-paid to the highest-paid. Your own salary and situation: in the calculator below.
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Pay by kind of job in Belgium 2026
Pay differs most by the kind of work. The table shows the typical gross pay a month of each main group of the international ISCO classification, and what is left after income tax and social security.
Typical pay a month by kind of job
| Kind of job | Gross a month | Net a month | Compared with all |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managers | €7,058 | €3,822 | +52% |
| Professionals: engineers, doctors, teachers, IT specialists, lawyers | €5,218 | €3,090 | +13% |
| Technicians and associate professionals | €5,042 | €3,020 | +9% |
| Skilled trades: construction, electricians, mechanics | €4,634 | €2,840 | 0% |
| Office and administrative staff | €4,268 | €2,681 | −8% |
| Machine operators, assemblers and drivers | €4,171 | €2,640 | −10% |
| Farming, forestry and fishing | €3,527 | €2,383 | −24% |
| Service and sales: shops, restaurants, care, security | €3,434 | €2,362 | −26% |
| Elementary jobs: cleaners, helpers, labourers | €2,832 | €2,230 | −39% |
| All employees (median) | €4,634 | €2,840 | 0% |
Typical gross pay: the 2026 national median, €4,634 a month, times how much each group earns compared with all employees (median monthly earnings, ILOSTAT, 2025). Net pay: single, aged 35, no children, 13 salaries a year. Pay varies widely inside each group by experience, sector and region.
Frequently asked questions
Which jobs pay the most in Belgium?
Managers: typically €7,058 gross a month, €3,822 net.
Which jobs pay the least in Belgium?
Elementary jobs: typically €2,832 gross a month, €2,230 net.
Rules and official sources: see “Rules applied (2026)” in the calculator. Last checked: October 2026. Estimates for information, not financial advice.