Discovery_JourneyHello everyone! I am thinking about moving here and I am trying to figure out what a good salary is because I want to have a nice life and not struggle, I was looking at big companies like Pfizer or Microsoft that might pay well but I am not sure if I am looking at the right numbers? Please help me out if you can!
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vibes_only_beDepends on your life i guess. if ur single and living outside brussels without a car 3300 net is comfy but for 3 u need like 3000 to 3400 net to cover the basics. i see people making 100000 gross but that only leaves u like 5000 net per month (tax is crazy in this country lol). avg salary is around 52000 gross per year but honestly 3000 net for 3 is just enough to survive, u wont have much extra for techno clubs or fancy food if ur on that budget.
antwerp_sales_proThe tax burden is actually a massive 'concern' for most earners here. Even with a good salary, the government takes a huge slice of your paycheck.
vibe_check_be_proActually, roles in Big 4 audit firms only get really lucrative once you hit partner or director level.
expats_eyeYou should look into dredging companies like DEME or Jan de Nul. They pay really well provided you're okay with working abroad 🚢
student_life_leuvenFinding 100k level pay is way harder than people think! Even with a PhD in engineering, it is super tough to hit those numbers in Belgium without a very specific niche.
Actually_NoI see things differently sometimes. My brother works as a process operator on shifts and he makes a higher gross salary than my engineer friend.
realist_bxl2A few years ago I tried for the EU and NATO ! The pay is great but the preparation process is so long and uncertain . I didnt make it but the salary is definitely worth the effort !