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Science and Technical Services Average Salaries in Belgium 2024

How much money does a person working in Science and Technical Services make in Belgium?


Average Monthly Salary
7,880 EUR
( 94,600 EUR yearly)

LOW
3,200
EUR
AVERAGE
7,880
EUR
HIGH
13,200
EUR
All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working in Science and Technical Services in Belgium typically earns around 7,880 EUR. Salaries range from 3,200 EUR (lowest average) to 13,200 EUR (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

The provided figure represents the median compensation that encompasses housing, transportation, and other perks. The salaries within the Science and Technical Services domain in Belgium exhibit significant discrepancies across various professions. In case you seek information about the remuneration of a specific position, please refer to the salaries listed below for respective job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Science and Technical Services
3D Lab Technologist6,290 EUR
3D Printing Specialist5,530 EUR
Algorithm Developer8,210 EUR
Analytical Chemist11,500 EUR
Anthropologist8,750 EUR
Archeologist7,650 EUR
Assistant Breeder4,030 EUR
Astronomer13,100 EUR
Atmospheric and Space Scientist11,300 EUR
Behavior Analyst7,640 EUR
Behavior Intervention Specialist8,550 EUR
Behavior Specialist8,140 EUR
Biochemist13,000 EUR
Biofuels Processing Technician5,380 EUR
Biofuels Production Manager9,360 EUR
Biologist12,300 EUR
Biomedical Laboratory Officer5,210 EUR
Biomedical Scientist12,400 EUR
Biophysicist12,800 EUR
Chemical Engineer6,270 EUR
Chemical Technologist6,190 EUR
Chemist11,800 EUR
Chief Robotics Integration Officer8,780 EUR
Chief Technologist10,900 EUR
Climate Change Analyst8,560 EUR
Clinical Laboratory Scientist12,300 EUR
Computer Scientist10,100 EUR
Conservation Scientist10,000 EUR
Data Science Specialist8,220 EUR
Data Scientist9,730 EUR
DNA Analyst12,900 EUR
Ecologist9,710 EUR
Economic Development Specialist10,000 EUR
Flavourist4,470 EUR
Food Scientist8,260 EUR
Forensic Scientist10,300 EUR
Formulation Technologist5,160 EUR
Fraud Investigator6,280 EUR
Genomics Scientist12,700 EUR
Geographer6,820 EUR
Geographic Information Systems Technician4,620 EUR
Geological Data Technician4,770 EUR
Geological Technician5,680 EUR
Geologist10,700 EUR
Geomatics Scientist9,960 EUR
Geophysical Data Technician4,290 EUR
Geospatial Information Scientist and Technologist9,770 EUR
Global Technical Lead13,300 EUR
Hydrologist8,460 EUR
Industrial Ecologist8,570 EUR
Intelligence Analyst7,690 EUR
Internet of Things (IoT) Architect6,770 EUR
Internet of Things (IoT) Compliance Analyst7,180 EUR
Internet of Things (IoT) Consultant7,780 EUR
Internet of Things (IoT) Engineer6,100 EUR
Internet of Things (IoT) Integration Specialist6,660 EUR
Internet of Things (IoT) Logistics Analyst5,570 EUR
Internet of Things (IoT) Security Analyst5,870 EUR
Internet of Things (IoT) Specialist6,080 EUR
Internet of Things (IoT) Technician4,860 EUR
Knowledge Management Specialist6,430 EUR
Lab Analyst5,560 EUR
Lab Manager8,870 EUR
Lab Technician4,100 EUR
Laboratory Manager8,680 EUR
Laboratory Researcher6,320 EUR
Laboratory Technician4,320 EUR
Life Sciences Analyst8,330 EUR
Life Scientist9,490 EUR
Marine Architect8,380 EUR
Marine Biologist9,330 EUR
Marine Superintendent5,760 EUR
Materials Analyst5,590 EUR
Materials Scientist9,280 EUR
Mathematician10,000 EUR
Medical Scientist13,400 EUR
Metallurgist9,520 EUR
Meteorologist8,790 EUR
Microbiologist13,000 EUR
Natural Language Processing Researcher8,160 EUR
Natural Resource Specialist7,610 EUR
Natural Resources Analyst8,360 EUR
Natural Sciences Manager11,700 EUR
Neurotechnology Specialist11,800 EUR
Nuclear Engineer13,500 EUR
Physical Scientist9,930 EUR
Physicist12,700 EUR
Political Scientist10,100 EUR
Polygraph Examiner3,950 EUR
Polysomnographic Technologist5,930 EUR
Product Development Scientist10,800 EUR
Quantitative Research Analyst8,770 EUR
Quantitative Researcher8,950 EUR
Quantum Algorithm Developer7,200 EUR
Quantum Computing Engineer6,670 EUR
Quantum Computing Ethics Officer6,470 EUR
Quantum Computing Specialist7,490 EUR
Radiation Protection Specialist7,490 EUR
Refrigeration Technician3,380 EUR
Research Scientist9,210 EUR
Risk Safety Engineer5,770 EUR
Robotics Architect7,960 EUR
Scientific Photographer5,780 EUR
Scientific Programmer8,190 EUR
Scientist9,460 EUR
Service Engineer5,710 EUR
Service Technician4,180 EUR
Social Science Research Assistant5,460 EUR
Social Scientist9,940 EUR
Sociologist9,780 EUR
Soil Scientist8,480 EUR
Statistical Analyst5,930 EUR
Statistical Assistant4,550 EUR
Statistician9,290 EUR
Survey Analyst5,480 EUR
Survey Researcher5,240 EUR
Surveying and Mapping Technician3,790 EUR
Team Leader8,110 EUR
Technical Manager9,200 EUR
Technical Officer4,220 EUR
Technical Service Director12,100 EUR
Technical Services Regulatory Affairs Specialist5,840 EUR
Technical Services Research and Development Manager13,000 EUR
Technical Services Research Associate6,610 EUR
Technical Services Research Coordinator6,430 EUR
Technician3,830 EUR
Water Ecologist10,600 EUR
Wearable Technology Developer6,480 EUR
Wearables Specialist5,740 EUR
Wildlife Biologist8,650 EUR


Science and Technical Services Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Belgium

Median and salary distribution Belgium Science and Technical Services monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
7,050 EUR or more
10% of people earn
6,070 to 7,050 EUR
20% of people earn
3,920 EUR or less
65% of people earn
3,920 to 6,070 EUR
Minimum Salary
3,200 EUR
Median
7,040 EUR
Maximum
13,200 EUR




Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries in Science and Technical Services in Belgium range from 3,200 EUR (starting average salary) to 13,200 EUR (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). To clarify, the number presented is not the legally mandated minimum wage. Rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that involved thousands of participants and professionals from across the entire country.

  • Median Salary

    The median income in the field of Science and Technical Services is 7,040 EUR, implying that half of the workforce in Belgium earns less than this figure, and the other half earns more. It represents the central value of salaries. As a rule of thumb, you would prefer to be part of the group earning above the median wage, situated on the right-hand side of the salary distribution chart.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Two values that are highly correlated with the median are the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution diagram, it is possible to determine that 25% of individuals employed in Science and Technical Services in Belgium earn less than 5,520 EUR, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 8,240 EUR, while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    Data was regrouped into brackets to provide a better understanding of what salaries can be expected. This approach was deemed more accurate than relying solely on the average salary, as it offers greater insights into the distribution of salaries in the field of Science and Technical Services in Belgium. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 3,920 EUR to 6,070 EUR. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 3,920 EUR mark, while 10% ranged from 6,070 EUR to 7,050 EUR. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 7,050 EUR or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally, the more years of experience the higher the wage.

Generally speaking, employees in Science and Technical Services in Belgium having experience from two to five years earn on average 32% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.

Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average 36% more than those with five years or less of work experience.

As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by 21% and an additional 14% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.

Those figures are presented as guidelines only. The numbers become more significant if you consider one job title at a time.


Change in salary based on experience varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of many different jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.
On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark.
* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.


Salary Comparison By Education

How does the education level affect your salary?

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Change in salary based on education varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of multiple jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.

It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income?

We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degree levels across many jobs in Science and Technical Services in Belgium, below are our findings.

Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average 17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.

Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn 24% more than those who only managed to attain a certificate or diploma.

Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are 29% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.

Finally, PhD holders earn 23% more than Master's Degree holders on average while doing the same job.


Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?

A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in Belgium costs anywhere from 30,800 EUR to 92,500 EUR and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.

Employees can't expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming they already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.

Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch to a higher-paying job. The numbers seem to support this tactic. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

The decision really depends on the situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if a person can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. Degree costs can be recovered roughly in a year or so.



Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Science and Technical Services / Belgium

Salary comparison by gender Belgium Science and Technical Services monthly
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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? In the field of Science and Technical Services in Belgium, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 6%.

Male
8,120 EUR
Female-5%
7,690 EUR
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Belgium for all Careers

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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Science and Technical Services / Belgium

How much are annual salary increments in Belgium for individuals working in Science and Technical Services? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Science and Technical Services in Belgium are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 10% every 15 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 8% granted to employees every 17 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Belgium Science and Technical Services
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The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.

Belgium / All Professions

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The term Annual Salary Increase usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rare that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one-year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.

How to calculate the salary increment percentage?

The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 / Increase Frequency

The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in Belgium is 6%.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

World Average Annual Salary Increment
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Salary Packages and Schemes

Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.

Bonus and Incentive Rates / Science and Technical Services / Belgium

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Belgium Science and Technical Services
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48% of surveyed staff in Science and Technical Services reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 52% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 3% to 5% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
52%
No Bonus
48%

Types of Bonuses Considered

Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus, where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.

Goal-Based Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.

Bonuses Are Not Commissions!

People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.


What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

The main two types of jobs

Revenue GeneratorsSupporting Cast

Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business.

Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations.

Example:
A graphics designer working for a graphics designing company.

Example:
A graphic designer in the marketing department of a hospital.


Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.

Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.

Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level

Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.

Hourly Average Wage / Science and Technical Services / Belgium


45 EUR per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Science and Technical Services in Belgium is 45 EUR.This is the rate they get paid for every worked hour.


Hourly Wage = Annual Salary / ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

About The Hourly Pay Rate

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually, jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fixed amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

The minimum pay rate per hour for people working in Science and Technical Services in Belgium is 18 EUR. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Antwerp9,130 EUR
Brugge (Bruges)7,900 EUR
Brussel8,160 EUR
Charleroi8,660 EUR
Gent (Ghent)8,960 EUR
Leuven7,490 EUR
Liege8,500 EUR
Namur7,790 EUR

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in Belgium is 5% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
6,020 EUR
Public Sector+5%
6,340 EUR
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary in Science and Technical Services in Belgium?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 7,040 EUR and 8,240 EUR. This is a very rough estimate. Experience and education play a very huge part in the final earnings.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for jobs in Science and Technical Services in Belgium ranges from 3,200 EUR to 5,520 EUR. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with a grain of salt.


What is the difference between the median and the average salary?

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people earn more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary


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