Despite a challenging economic climate, the Luxembourg job market continues to be a vibrant pool for young talent. As of 1 January 2025, the population is estimated at 682,000. On the business side, the latest official STATEC figures date back to 2022 and reported around 45,000 companies. Based on the growth curve of recent years, we can now estimate that there are nearly 48,000 companies in 2025, of which approximately 21,000 have at least one employee.
Key sectors such as IT, finance, healthcare and construction continue to show strong demand for new junior talent with technical and cross-functional skills. Thanks to the diversity and abundance of job opportunities, competitive salaries and attractive benefits, as well as its rich multicultural environment, the Grand Duchy is particularly attractive to Generations Y and Z, who appreciate the dynamism of Luxembourg’s labour market.
Discover below the 2025 trends and the sectors recruiting the most young professionals in Luxembourg.
The job market situation for young people in Luxembourg
The youth labour market in Luxembourg remains dynamic but under pressure. According to ADEM figures, the unemployment rate for under-25s reached 21.4% in March 2025, up from 20% in 2024. This increase contrasts with the European average, which stands at 14.7% in 2025, according to Eurostat.
The Moovijob.com job board currently lists more than 1,000 vacancies for juniors with no experience, proving that opportunities do exist, though they require solid preparation and clear differentiation.
According to the latest Hays study, in terms of wages, young graduates can expect to earn on average:
- Accounting & Finance: between €37,000* and €58,000*.
- Architecture & Engineering consultancy: between €33,000* and €48,000*.
- Banking & Financial services: between €45,000* and €55,000*.
- Construction: between €37,000* and €48,000*.
- Human resources: between €38,000* and €51,000*.
- Industry & Engineering: between €38,000* and up to €50,000* for a production manager, depending on the industry.
- PA & Office support: between €37,000* and €40,000*.
- Property: between €37,000* and €46,000*.
- Sales & Marketing: between €30,000* for a salesperson in luxury & retail, and €53,000* for a sales & product manager in the manufacturing industry.
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Procurement: between €36,000* and €57,000*.
- Tax & Legal: between €41,000* and up to €62,000* for roles such as legal officer or corporate officer.
- Technology: between €40,000* and €60,000*.
- Thermal & Electrical engineering: between €35,000* and up to €45,000* for a design engineer.
*Gross annual
Sectors recruiting the most junior profiles
While all sectors are represented in Luxembourg, some show particularly strong demand for young professionals with up to two years’ experience. According to recent Moovijob.com data:
- The Healthcare / Medical Care / Social services and Building industry / Public Works / Construction sectors each offer around 300 vacancies, putting them at the top of the list.
- More than 40% of vacancies in Banking / Insurance and Financial services / Audit / Accounting are open to junior profiles.
- The Mechanics / Electricity / Automation sector offers over 250 positions for beginners and young professionals.
- More than 35% of vacancies in IT are open to juniors.
CFL and POST Luxembourg, Luxembourg's first and third largest employers in 2025, will be present at Unicareers 2025,
the largest job fair for students and young professionals in Luxembourg.
Most sought-after profiles
In Luxembourg, language skills remain a decisive asset. Currently on Moovijob.com, French is the most requested language (more than 70% of offers), followed by German (27%), then closely by English (24%), and finally Luxembourgish, which accounts for just over 10% of demand.
Notable fact: demand for German is growing every year and even exceeded English in September 2025.
As for qualifications, and unlike in 2024, Bachelor’s degree holders are now the most sought-after (28% of offers), whereas Master’s degrees represented 30% in 2024 and only 25% this year.
Labour market trends for young talent
Young graduates show strong mobility, exploring various sectors and regions to broaden their experience. Remote work, flexible hours and work-life balance remain at the top of their priorities.
Their motivation rests on two pillars: maximising income while preserving time for leisure, travel and personal projects.
At the same time, ethical and societal aspects are gaining importance. Many favour companies that are committed to sustainable development and corporate social responsibility (CSR).
Tips for young job seekers in Luxembourg
- Network effectively: LinkedIn and job fairs, such as Unicareers, organised annually by Moovijob.com, remain essential for meeting recruiters face-to-face. The fair brings together major employers in Luxembourg and is dedicated to students and young professionals with up to five years’ experience.
- Invest in continuous learning: regularly updating your skills, especially in tech and finance fields, is a winning strategy.
- Highlight internships and apprenticeships: these practical experiences facilitate entry into the job market and allow you to acquire useful contacts.
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In the future, new technologies, particularly AI, will continue to transform recruitment by automating certain tasks and reinventing how candidates and employers connect. Young professionals will need to remain flexible, multilingual and eager to learn to seize the best opportunities the Luxembourg market has to offer.
Find all job offers available to junior profiles in Luxembourg on Moovijob.com.
And don’t miss the 12th edition of Unicareers, the largest job fair for interns and young professionals in the Greater Region.
