How much do Belgians earn on average? Which professions earn the highest wages and which sectors pay the most? How do age and degree influence the paycheck?

These are all the question someone considering to move to Belgium ask himself. According to the latest survey produced by the Belgium statistics office , these are the response: full-time employees receives a gross average salary of 3,300 euros per month. Apart from the gross average salary, survey has idenfied following findings:

• 50% of employees earned less than 2,854 euros. 10% of them were even paid less than 2,049 euros.
• For 10% of employees, monthly earnings equalled at least 5,038 euros.
• Managing directors and chief executives were paid the most, with a monthly salary of 9,018euros. In fact, they earned four times more than waiters and bartenders, who received on average 2,129 euros.
• The petrochemical industry was the highest-paying sector, whereas accommodation and food service activities paid the lowest wages.
• Age still plays a large role in wage formation. Its influence is stronger among white-collar workers than blue-collar workers.
• The average monthly salary of female full-time employees was 7% lower than that of male full-time employees. If we extend the analysis to part-time employees, the pay gap between men and women rises to 20%.
• With an average salary of 3.813 euros, Brussels is financially the most attractive region to work in. Employees earn the least in the arrondissement of Dinant.
• Studying pays off. On average, people with a master’s degree earn 56% more than the average Belgian.

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