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Minimum wage in Belgium in 2026: how much net?
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Since 1 November 2026, withholding tax on pay has been calculated differently (Royal Decree of 27 September 2026). The calculations on this page still follow the previous rules: for pay received from 1 November, withholding tax and net pay may differ. Update in progress.
Since 1 July 2026, the Belgian minimum wage (guaranteed average minimum monthly income, RMMMG/GGMMI) has been €2,233.61 gross a month for a full-time job, from age 18. It gives a single white-collar worker €2,102.61 net: the work bonus cancels out social security contributions and sharply reduces withholding tax (bedrijfsvoorheffing / précompte professionnel).
The 2027 amount has not been published yet. The minimum wage will rise by 2% after the pivot index is next exceeded, which the Federal Planning Bureau forecasts for November 2026 (forecast). Your sector may set more: you can check its pay scale on the joint committees page.
How much net, depending on your situation?
On the minimum wage, net pay depends little on your family situation: withholding tax is already almost zero. Dependent children and a partner with no income remove it completely.
| Situation | Net, white-collar worker | Net, blue-collar worker |
|---|---|---|
| Single | €2,102.61 | €2,112.40 |
| Single, 2 children | €2,222.80 | €2,220.84 |
| Couple, 2 incomes | €2,098.50 | €2,108.29 |
| Couple, 1 income | €2,218.69 | €2,216.73 |
| Couple, 1 income, 2 children | €2,218.69 | €2,216.73 |
With no children, a blue-collar worker keeps slightly more than a white-collar worker on the same gross pay: their work bonus is higher. But they receive their holiday pay from the holiday fund, not from the employer. ‘2 incomes’: both partners work; ‘1 income’: the partner has no income.
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Why net pay is almost equal to gross
On the minimum wage, two reductions apply in full. The work bonus (werkbonus / bonus à l’emploi) reduces social security contributions by €291.93 a month: it cancels them out entirely. The fiscal work bonus then reduces withholding tax (bedrijfsvoorheffing / précompte professionnel) by €146.80. What remains is mainly the special social security contribution.
| Payslip line | Amount per month |
|---|---|
| Gross salary | €2,233.61 |
| Social security contributions 13.07% of gross pay | −€291.93 |
| Work bonus Low-pay reduction: €124.30 (part A) and €167.63 (part B) | €291.93 |
| Taxable pay Gross pay minus your contributions | €2,233.61 |
| Withholding tax 2026 scale applied to €20,733.32 a year, after €6,070.00 of flat-rate expenses | −€266.99 |
| Fiscal work bonus 33.14% of part A and 63% of part B | €146.80 |
| Special social security contribution Scale for people taxed as single | −€10.81 |
| Net per month | €2,102.61 |
These reductions shrink as pay rises: between about 2,300 and €3,400 gross, a pay rise brings in little net. See pay rise or benefits and the net pay curve.
And part-time?
The minimum wage applies to a full-time job. Part-time, it is reduced in proportion to the hours. The work bonus is calculated on the full-time equivalent: at the minimum, the work bonus and the fiscal work bonus then offset all deductions, and net pay equals gross.
| Hours | Gross per month | Net per month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time (38 hours) | €2,233.61 | €2,102.61 |
| Four-fifths (30.4 hours) | €1,786.89 | €1,786.89 |
| 3/4 time (28.5 hours) | €1,675.21 | €1,675.21 |
| Half-time (19 hours) | €1,116.81 | €1,116.81 |
Young people and students
From age 18, the minimum is the same for everyone. Since 1 April 2022, collective labour agreement (CLA) No. 43/16 of the National Labour Council has abolished the age and seniority conditions: a worker aged 18, 19 or 20 is entitled to the same minimum income as a worker aged 40.
Students under 21 on a student contract can receive a percentage of the minimum (CLA No. 50), if their sector has no specific pay scale for students. The student contract carries only 2.71% solidarity contribution, with no withholding tax up to 650 hours a year.
| Age | Share of the minimum | Gross per month | Gross per hour | Net per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 years | 90% | €2,010.25 | €12.21 | €1,955.77 |
| 19 years | 85% | €1,898.57 | €11.53 | €1,847.12 |
| 18 years | 79% | €1,764.55 | €10.72 | €1,716.73 |
| 17 years | 73% | €1,630.54 | €9.90 | €1,586.35 |
| 16 or under | 67% | €1,496.52 | €9.09 | €1,455.96 |
For your hours and limits, see the student job page.
Recent changes in the minimum wage
The minimum income moves in two ways. It is indexed by 2% when the pivot index is exceeded, as in January and in July 2026. And it was increased in three steps, on 1 April 2022, 2024 and 2026, under the social partners’ agreement of 25 June 2021. CLAs No. 43/16 and 43/17 set the base amounts: €1,806.16 as of 1 April 2022 and €2,029.88 as of 1 April 2024, before indexation.
| Period | Gross per month |
|---|---|
| February to December 2025 | €2,111.89 |
| January to March 2026 | €2,154.11 |
| April to June 2026 Increase of €35 (non-indexed amount), last step of the 2021 interprofessional agreement | €2,189.81 |
| Since July 2026 2% indexation after the pivot index was exceeded in June 2026 | €2,233.61 |
| 2027 2% indexation the month after the pivot index is next exceeded | not yet published |
The 2027 amount will be added here as soon as it is published. If the pivot index is exceeded in November 2026, as the Federal Planning Bureau forecasts, the minimum will rise by 2% shortly afterwards.
The statutory minimum and your sector’s minimum
The RMMMG/GGMMI is a floor for all private-sector employees. Each joint committee also sets its own pay scales, almost always higher: from €2,242.81 a month in JC 200, from €2,504.53 a month in JC 302, for example. Your employer must pay the higher of the two.
Frequently asked questions
What is the net minimum wage in Belgium in 2026?
€2,102.61 net a month for a single full-time white-collar worker, on €2,233.61 gross. For a single blue-collar worker: €2,112.40. Net pay rises to €2,218.69 for a married white-collar worker with two children and a partner with no income.
Is the minimum wage the same for blue-collar and white-collar workers?
Yes: the guaranteed average minimum monthly income of €2,233.61 applies to both. Net pay differs slightly, because blue-collar workers’ contributions and work bonus are calculated differently.
Is a 18-year-old entitled to the full minimum wage?
Yes, since 1 April 2022 (CLA No. 43/16). Only students under 21 on a student contract can receive a percentage of the minimum, if their sector has no specific pay scale.
Are bonuses included in the minimum wage?
The RMMMG/GGMMI is an average monthly income: CLA No. 43 specifies which elements of pay count when checking it. For a specific case, contact your trade union or FPS Employment.
What will the minimum wage be in 2027?
It is not known yet. It will rise by 2% the month after the pivot index is next exceeded, which the Federal Planning Bureau forecasts for November 2026. This page will be updated as soon as the amount is published.
What next?
- Am I paid my joint committee minimum?Your sector’s pay scale, higher than the statutory minimum.
- Gross to net: examples by amountFrom 2,000 to €6,000 gross, net pay to the cent.
- See where my salary standsWhere do you stand among Belgian employees?
- First jobEverything that changes with your first salary.
Sources
Parameters in force on 1 October 2026. Each parameter links to its source, the official one where it exists; a secondary source is flagged as such.
- RMMG national : montants en vigueur (2025-2026) et pourcentages des étudiants, Securex (secondary source). Cross-checked with: Infor Jeunes (jeminforme.be, 20 August 2026).
- Le RMMMG augmente au 1er avril 2026, Securex (secondary source).
- Vos droits : le salaire minimum, CSC/ACV (secondary source).
- CLA No. 43/16 of 9 March 2022: minimum income as of 1 April 2022, age and seniority conditions abolished, FPS Employment (National Labour Council CLA).
- CLA No. 43/17 of 26 March 2024: minimum income as of 1 April 2024, FPS Employment (National Labour Council CLA).
- Job étudiant : la rémunération (CLA No. 50, updated on 20 August 2026), Infor Jeunes (secondary source).
- Instructions administratives : le bonus à l’emploi, NSSO.
- Fiscal work bonus: Act of 15 July 2026 and Royal Decree on withholding tax published on 30 July 2026, Belgian Official Gazette. Cross-checked with: Attentia and the CSC/ACV; refundable tax credit capped at €2,000 for 2026 income (€970 before indexation, Article 289ter/1 of the Income Tax Code 1992): Wolters Kluwer, tax ceilings (secondary source).
- Calcul du précompte professionnel : annexe III de l’AR/CIR 92 et formule-clé 2026, FPS Finance.
- La cotisation spéciale pour la sécurité sociale, NSSO.
- Inflation forecast of 6 October 2026: 3.7% in 2026 and in 2027, pivot index exceeded in November 2026 and in April 2027, Federal Planning Bureau, via L’Avenir (secondary source). Cross-checked with: Planning Bureau page ‘Consumer Price Index – Inflation forecasts [06/10/2026]’ (not accessible to Indexo).