Salaries by job in Luxembourg 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 Luxembourg 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 | €8,301 | €5,343 | +68% |
| Professionals: engineers, doctors, teachers, IT specialists, lawyers | €6,634 | €4,498 | +35% |
| Technicians and associate professionals | €5,184 | €3,791 | +5% |
| Office and administrative staff | €4,765 | €3,577 | −3% |
| Machine operators, assemblers and drivers | €3,531 | €2,860 | −28% |
| Farming, forestry and fishing | €3,162 | €2,616 | −36% |
| Skilled trades: construction, electricians, mechanics | €3,132 | €2,596 | −36% |
| Service and sales: shops, restaurants, care, security | €2,787 | €2,353 | −43% |
| Elementary jobs: cleaners, helpers, labourers | €2,476 | €2,126 | −50% |
| All employees (median) | €4,932 | €3,664 | 0% |
Typical gross pay: the 2026 national median, €4,932 a month, times how much each group earns compared with all employees (median monthly earnings, ILOSTAT, 2025). Net pay: single, aged 35, no children, 12 salaries a year. Pay varies widely inside each group by experience, sector and region.
Frequently asked questions
Which jobs pay the most in Luxembourg?
Managers: typically €8,301 gross a month, €5,343 net.
Which jobs pay the least in Luxembourg?
Elementary jobs: typically €2,476 gross a month, €2,126 net.
Rules and official sources: see “Rules applied (2026)” in the calculator. Last checked: October 2026. Estimates for information, not financial advice.
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