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Software Engineer Salary in Belgium

Software engineers design, build, and maintain the applications and systems that power modern businesses. The Belgium median is $147,128 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$147,128
per year
Monthly (national)
$12,318
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$147,128
Antwerp, VLG
Hourly (national)
$70.74
varies by city

Software Engineer salary by city in Belgium

CityPer year
Antwerp, VLG$147,128
Gent, VLG$147,128
Charleroi, WAL$147,128
Liège, WAL$147,128
Anderlecht, BRU$147,128
Schaerbeek, BRU$147,128
Brugge, VLG$147,128
Namur, WAL$147,128
Leuven, VLG$147,128
Brussels, BRU$103,103

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a software engineer make in Belgium?
The national median software engineer salary in Belgium is about € 129.000 per year (€ 10.800 per month). Across 10 cities, pay ranges from about € 90.400 to € 129.000.
Which Belgium city pays software engineers the most?
Antwerp, VLG pays the most at about € 129.000 per year.
Which Belgium city pays software engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Brussels, BRU is on the lower end at about € 90.400 per year for a software engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a software engineer in Belgium?
Across Belgium cities we cover, software engineer pay commonly spans from about € 60.000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about € 185.800 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Belgium cities have software engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes software engineer pay for 10 cities in Belgium, all shown in EUR.
Is software engineer in demand in Belgium?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +17% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Frontend Developer, Backend Developer, Data Scientist.