The Luxembourg labour market, although somewhat more demanding in recent years, remains rich in opportunities for young professionals. Recruiters continue to actively seek junior profiles, particularly those with technical and transferable skills. For example, the Moovijob.com job board currently lists more than 1,000 vacancies aimed at recent graduates with no experience out of around 5,000 vacancies in total. A dynamic market that visitors can experience directly through the companies present at Unicareers, Luxembourg’s largest Job fair for Interns & Young professionals.
State of the youth labour market in Luxembourg
The youth employment market in Luxembourg remains dynamic, despite some pressures in certain sectors. According to figures from Euroflation, the unemployment rate for under-25s in Luxembourg reached 20.8% in June 2026. This represents a significant increase compared with 18.1% in June 2025.
The Moovijob.com job board lists more than 1,000 vacancies for juniors with no experience, as well as more than 1,500 vacancies for candidates with 1 or 2 years of experience. There are therefore opportunities to seize, provided you are well prepared and know how to stand out.
According to the latest available study by Hays Luxembourg (2024), in terms of remuneration, recent graduates can expect to earn on average:
- Architecture and engineering consultancies: between €33,000* and €48,000*.
- Administration and office support: between €37,000* and €40,000*.
- Banking and financial services: between €45,000* and €55,000*.
- Construction and public works: between €37,000* and €48,000*.
- Sales and marketing: between €30,000* for a salesperson in the fashion and luxury sector and €53,000* for a product manager in manufacturing.
- Finance and accounting: between €37,000* and €58,000*.
- Electrical and climate engineering: between €35,000* and up to €45,000* for a design engineer.
- Property: between €37,000* and €46,000*.
- Industry and engineering: between €38,000* and up to €50,000* for a production manager, depending on the industrial sector.
- Legal and tax: between €41,000* and up to €62,000* for roles such as legal officer or corporate officer.
- Human resources: between €38,000* and €51,000*.
- Supply chain, procurement and logistics: between €36,000* and €57,000*.
- Information technology: between €40,000* and €60,000*.
*gross annual salary. These figures date from 2024, before the two most recent Luxembourg salary indexations and should therefore be revised slightly upwards today.
Sectors recruiting the most junior profiles
Although all sectors of activity are represented in Luxembourg, some display particularly strong demand for young talent with up to two years of experience. According to recent data from Moovijob.com:
- The Construction / Industry sector is by far the leading sector with nearly 1,700 vacancies.
- The Finance sector in the broad sense ranks second with nearly 800 vacancies.
- Other fields such as Healthcare and Social Care also offer many opportunities.
It is also important to note a decline in vacancies in IT for young people, particularly in connection with the development of artificial intelligence.
In a rapidly changing market, discover our summary of recruitment trends in Luxembourg for 2026.
Most sought-after profiles
Luxembourg is a cosmopolitan country in which many workers are of foreign nationality. It is therefore obvious that language proficiency is a major asset when seeking employment in the country. According to Moovijob.com data, French is the most sought-after language in the market, with more than 60% of vacancies requiring it. German (21%) comes second, followed closely by English (17%). Finally, Luxembourgish is required in around 11% of vacancies.
With regard to qualifications, a change can be observed compared with previous years. In 2024, candidates holding a Master’s degree were the most sought after and, in 2025, it was those holding a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. In 2026, candidates with a general, vocational or equivalent high school diploma are as sought after as those with a Bachelor’s degree, with around 20% of vacancies respectively for each.
Labour market trends for young talent
Recent graduates show great mobility, not hesitating to explore different sectors and regions in order to develop their experience. Remote working, flexible working hours and a work-life balance remain among their main expectations.
Their motivation is based on two major objectives: improving their income while preserving time for leisure activities, travel and personal projects.
Furthermore, ethical and societal issues are becoming increasingly important. Many are turning towards companies committed to sustainable development and corporate social responsibility (CSR).
To learn more about Gen Z at work, read our article on the subject.
Advice for young people looking for a job in Luxembourg
- Develop your network effectively: LinkedIn and recruitment fairs, such as Unicareers, organised each year by Moovijob.com, remain key opportunities for speaking directly with recruiters. This fair brings together the leading employers in the Luxembourg market and is aimed at students as well as young professionals with up to five years of experience.
- Invest in continuous training: regularly updating your skills, particularly in the technology and finance sectors, is a worthwhile approach.
- Highlight internships and apprenticeships: these practical experiences make it easier to enter the labour market and help establish essential professional contacts.
- Learn new languages in order to stand out and adapt to multicultural environments. This can be done in an enjoyable way by watching films or series in their original language or by following foreign influencers!
- Personalise your applications. It is important to adapt your CV for each vacancy you apply for.
- Master AI and prompting, which are becoming essential in today’s professional world.
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