Luxembourg attracts many Belgians each year in search of professional opportunities. Its geographical proximity, attractive salaries and favourable working conditions make it a prime destination for cross-border workers. Still unsure? Here are five good reasons to work in Luxembourg as a Belgian.
1. A dynamic and diverse job market
Luxembourg continues to offer numerous opportunities, particularly for qualified profiles and shortage occupations. The financial sector remains a cornerstone, but demand also extends to healthcare, construction, logistics, information technology and much more.
Many Belgian students choose courses in finance, management or economics at renowned institutions such as Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management or ICHEC Brussels Management School. These programmes enjoy an excellent reputation in Luxembourg, where graduates are regularly recruited by banks or Big Four firms, sectors that are particularly dynamic in the local market.
A similar trend can be seen in medical and paramedical fields. Training provided by institutions partnered with major university hospitals or well-established private hospital networks ensures high-level practical experience, a genuine mark of quality for Luxembourg employers.
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Luxembourg offers higher pay than Belgium. The gross minimum wage reaches €2,703.74 for an unqualified position and €3,244.48 for a qualified role, well above the legal minimum in Belgium. In addition, salaries are automatically indexed in the event of inflation, a genuine safeguard against rising prices. The most recent indexation took place in May 2025. For Belgian cross-border workers, purchasing power is therefore strengthened: they benefit from Luxembourg salaries while enjoying Belgian rents and cost of living.
You can also consult our full comparison of minimum wages between Luxembourg and its neighbouring countries.
Salaires minimums par pays dans l’UE. Source : Eurostat
2. A multicultural working environment
With more than 165 nationalities represented, Luxembourg is a true cultural crossroads. Nearly half of employees are cross-border workers, including many Belgians. At the end of 2024, Luxembourg counted approximately 51,000 Belgian cross-border workers.
Nombre de travailleurs frontaliers au Luxembourg
As French is one of the country’s three official languages, there is no need to learn a new one (except perhaps for our Flemish friends). Luxembourg has three official languages: French, German and Luxembourgish. For certain roles and sectors, English alone may even suffice.
The border region is particularly well served, whether by train, bus, car-sharing or car. Moreover, public transport is entirely free in Luxembourg, making commuting to work even easier.
3. Attractive social benefits
Working in Luxembourg means benefiting from a social security system recognised for its efficiency, quality of services and speed of reimbursements. Even as a cross-border worker residing in Belgium, you can often enjoy advantageous dual coverage, combining the benefits of both systems.
The Grand Duchy also offers many other advantages, including:
- Maternity leave: 20 weeks paid at 100%.
- Family allowances: A minimum of €307.35 per child per month, paid until the age of 18.
- Sick leave compensation: The employer pays 100% of the gross salary for the first 77 days of absence. Beyond that, the National Health Fund takes over without interruption of payments.
4. A favourable pension system
Luxembourg offers the highest statutory pension in the European Union, with a guaranteed minimum and automatic indexation. As of 1 May 2025, the minimum monthly pension for 40 years amounts to €2,350.89 gross. The calculation combines a fixed component per year of contributions (up to 40 years) and a proportional component over the entire career, with indexation.
In Belgium, there is no universal minimum pension, and the average pension for a full career is approximately €1,633 gross per month. The pension is calculated proportionally to the average career salary (60% after 45 years of contributions).
Finally, in Luxembourg, the retirement age is set at 65. In Belgium, the statutory retirement age is gradually increasing and depends on your date of birth: 65 for those born before 1 January 1960, 66 for those born between 1 January 1960 and 31 December 1963, and 67 for those born from 1 January 1964 onwards.
5. More annual leave and recoverable public holidays
In Luxembourg, employees are entitled to a minimum of 26 days of paid leave per year, which is six days more than in Belgium for a five-day working week. A significant difference that contributes to a better work–life balance.
And that’s not all. When a public holiday falls on a weekend, it is automatically recoverable, allowing employees to make full use of their rest time.
In addition, certain sectors, such as banking, benefit from extra public holidays, including Good Friday or the afternoon of 24 December.
Working in Luxembourg as a Belgian means benefiting from an open job market, attractive salaries, a multicultural environment, strong social benefits and an exceptional quality of life. The Grand Duchy is a destination not to be missed for those looking to boost their careers.
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