Between 2007 and 2021, the average monthly income in Belgium increased year on year. In 2007, a person in Belgium on average had a salary of 2,837 euros per month. By 2021, employees on average earned over 3,886 euros monthly. This was significantly higher than the average salary in neighboring country the Netherlands, where the average monthly salary reached 2.7 thousand euros in 2020.

 Regional differences  

The average monthly income in Belgium was highest in the Brussels-Capital Region, at almost 4.4 thousand euros in 2019. That year, the average employee in the French-speaking Walloon Region earned around 900 euros less.

Gender differences  

Generally speaking, men in Belgium earned slightly more than their female counterparts. Men received just over 3.8 thousand euros on average, whereas women received only 3.7 thousand euros in 2019. In the last ten years, the gender pay gap somewhat decreased though. In 2007, Belgian men still had an average salary that was over 350 euros higher.

Belgium Average Monthly Salary data was reported at 3,886.000 EUR in 2021. This records an increase from the previous number of 3,832.000 EUR for 2020. Belgium Average Monthly Salary data is updated yearly, averaging 3,103.000 EUR from Sep 1999 (Median) to 2021, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,886.000 EUR in 2021 and a record low of 2,238.000 EUR in 1999. Belgium Average Monthly Salary data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Directorate-General Statistics - Statistics Belgium. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Belgium – Table BE.G036: Average Monthly Salary.

From 2000 to 2023 the average annual wage of Belgium increased significantly, peaking in 2021 where it reached its highest value of 56,200 euros in 2023's prices. In 2023, the average salary was around 56,679 euros.

Wages in Belgium increased to 4076 EUR/Month in 2022 from 3886 EUR/Month in 2021. This dataset provides - Belgium Wages- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Belgium Average Monthly Salary: Age: 35 to 39 data was reported at 3,834.000 EUR in 2021. This records an increase from the previous number of 3,783.000 EUR for 2020. Belgium Average Monthly Salary: Age: 35 to 39 data is updated yearly, averaging 3,136.000 EUR from Sep 1999 (Median) to 2021, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,834.000 EUR in 2021 and a record low of 2,289.000 EUR in 1999. Belgium Average Monthly Salary: Age: 35 to 39 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Directorate-General Statistics - Statistics Belgium. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Belgium – Table BE.G036: Average Monthly Salary.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the mean household income for each of the five quintiles in Belgium, WI, as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau. The dataset highlights the variation in mean household income across quintiles, offering valuable insights into income distribution and inequality.

Key observations

• Income disparities: The mean income of the lowest quintile (20% of households with the lowest income) is 24,612, while the mean income for the highest quintile (20% of households with the highest income) is 189,269. This indicates that the top earners earn 8 times compared to the lowest earners.
• *Top 5%: * The mean household income for the wealthiest population (top 5%) is 266,408, which is 140.76% higher compared to the highest quintile, and 1082.43% higher compared to the lowest quintile.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Income Levels:

• Lowest Quintile
• Second Quintile
• Third Quintile
• Fourth Quintile
• Highest Quintile
• Top 5 Percent

Variables / Data Columns

• Income Level: This column showcases the income levels (As mentioned above).
• Mean Household Income: Mean household income, in 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars for the specific income level.

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Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Belgium median household income. You can refer the same here

From 2006 to 2021, income in Belgium varied on a regional scale. Firstly, the average annual income was higher in the Flemish region than in the rest of the country. Secondly, Wallonia had an average income higher than in the Brussels-Capital Region. Furthermore, from 2006 to 2021, the increase in income was higher in Flanders than in the other parts of Belgium. Indeed, Flanders’ annual income increased by roughly 7,000 euros over this period, whereas Wallonia faced an increase of 6,000 euros. Meanwhile, the Brussels-Capital Region registered an increase of 4,000 euros. In other words, not only did the annual income differ from one region to another, but regional inequalities were also deepening over time.

Further uneven distribution of income in Belgium?

On a European level, Belgium held the fifth position of the European Union countries with the highest annual salaries in 2017. During that year, the average annual income in Belgium reached 18,331 euros. However, income in Belgium varied by level of education, age, and, still to this day, gender. In spite of this, the average income is a major indicator of the level of development of a country and its population's general standard of living.

Average income: a measure with limits...

In 2018, whilst some Belgians possessed fortunes estimated in billions of euros, around 6 percent of households were not able to pay their bills in time. Ultimately, the average income does not provide insight into the gap between rich and poor in the country. This measure is calculated by dividing the country’s total income by its total population. According to a 2017 survey, a significant part of the Belgian respondents believed that the gap in wealth inequality was widening in the country.

In 2021, the average monthly income for women in Belgium was 3,869 euros. For Belgian men, the average monthly income was slightly higher, at about 3,894 euros. Average monthly income in the country has been increasing since 2007.

On average, the gross monthly income in Belgium varied between 2,800 and 5,800 euros in 2021. The amount earned depended on the level of education. Indeed, the higher the education, the higher the average salary. However, only a small share of Belgians thought their salaries were in line with their qualifications.

The Belgian dream?

From the country’s perspective, the average salary was also dependent on the region of Belgium they worked in. On a European level, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg (together known as the Benelux region) were all in the ten European Union countries with the highest annual salary in 2020. Luxembourg was, in fact, the country with the second highest average salary. Meanwhile, the Netherlands and Belgium held the fourth and seventh positions. However, these figures reflect only average amounts and do not provide information on the distribution of different wages.

Further income disparities…

In addition to these differences, in 2019, Belgians also faced different levels of income depending on their gender. Despite gender equality being one of the fundamental principles of the European Union law, the average pay in Belgium was higher in the male population than in the female population. All in all, education indeed correlated to the level of wages, but then so were other variables.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset illustrates the median household income in Belgium, spanning the years from 2010 to 2023, with all figures adjusted to 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars. Based on the latest 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates from the American Community Survey, it displays how income varied over the last decade. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into median household income trends and explore income variations.

Key observations:

From 2010 to 2023, the median household income for Belgium increased by $16,851 (37.66%), as per the American Community Survey estimates. In comparison, median household income for the United States increased by $5,602 (7.68%) between 2010 and 2023.

Analyzing the trend in median household income between the years 2010 and 2023, spanning 13 annual cycles, we observed that median household income, when adjusted for 2023 inflation using the Consumer Price Index retroactive series (R-CPI-U-RS), experienced growth year by year for 8 years and declined for 5 years.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. All incomes have been adjusting for inflation and are presented in 2022-inflation-adjusted dollars.

Years for which data is available:

• 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 0223

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column presents the data year from 2010 to 2023
• Median Household Income: Median household income, in 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars for the specific year
• YOY Change($): Change in median household income between the current and the previous year, in 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars
• YOY Change(%): Percent change in median household income between current and the previous year

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Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Belgium median household income. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents median income data over a decade or more for males and females categorized by Total, Full-Time Year-Round (FT), and Part-Time (PT) employment in Belgium. It showcases annual income, providing insights into gender-specific income distributions and the disparities between full-time and part-time work. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into gender-based pay disparity trends and explore the variations in income for male and female individuals.

Key observations: Insights from 2023

Based on our analysis ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates, we present the following observations: - All workers, aged 15 years and older: In Belgium, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $54,000 for males and $26,544 for females.

These income figures highlight a substantial gender-based income gap in Belgium. Women, regardless of work hours, earn 49 cents for each dollar earned by men. This significant gender pay gap, approximately 51%, underscores concerning gender-based income inequality in the village of Belgium.

Surprisingly, the gender pay gap percentage was higher across all roles, including non-full-time employment, for women compared to men. This suggests that full-time employment offers a more equitable income scenario for women compared to other employment patterns in Belgium.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. All incomes have been adjusting for inflation and are presented in 2023-inflation-adjusted dollars.

Gender classifications include:

• Male
• Female

Employment type classifications include:

• Full-time, year-round: A full-time, year-round worker is a person who worked full time (35 or more hours per week) and 50 or more weeks during the previous calendar year.
• Part-time: A part-time worker is a person who worked less than 35 hours per week during the previous calendar year.

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column presents the data year. Expected values are 2010 to 2023
• Male Total Income: Annual median income, for males regardless of work hours
• Male FT Income: Annual median income, for males working full time, year-round
• Male PT Income: Annual median income, for males working part time
• Female Total Income: Annual median income, for females regardless of work hours
• Female FT Income: Annual median income, for females working full time, year-round
• Female PT Income: Annual median income, for females working part time

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Belgium median household income by race. You can refer the same here

Belgium Average Monthly Salary: Occupation: Unskilled Workers data was reported at 2,844.000 EUR in 2021. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,781.000 EUR for 2020. Belgium Average Monthly Salary: Occupation: Unskilled Workers data is updated yearly, averaging 2,359.000 EUR from Sep 1999 (Median) to 2021, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,844.000 EUR in 2021 and a record low of 1,750.000 EUR in 2000. Belgium Average Monthly Salary: Occupation: Unskilled Workers data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Directorate-General Statistics - Statistics Belgium. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Belgium – Table BE.G036: Average Monthly Salary.

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