The best jobs for expats in Luxembourg: golden opportunities in the heart of Europe

Where is Luxembourg? This small, wealth-generating country in Western Europe is located between France (south and west), Germany (east), and Belgium (north and west). With an area of 2,586 square kilometers, it’s a key point in the continent and is attractive to immigrants due to its dynamic economy, low unemployment rate (around 5.5%), and high quality of life. It’s a multilingual country (French, German, Luxembourgish, and English), and proficiency in French or German (B2 level) is an advantage for most jobs, while English speakers thrive in IT and global companies. In this article from Shish Dang, we’ll cover popular high-income jobs, starter options for newcomers, living costs, and typical income to make your decision-making easier.

Various Jobs in Luxembourg and Their Salaries

Luxembourg offers plenty of opportunities in finance, technology, healthcare, engineering, and even basic services. Here’s a comprehensive table of jobs with professional (5+ years of experience) and beginner (0-2 years) salaries:

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What Jobs Can New Immigrants Start With?

If you’ve just arrived in Luxembourg and are looking for quick jobs with income, these roles offer easier entry:

• Transport Driver: With an international driver’s license and basic language skills (A2), you can earn 2,000-2,600 EUR monthly.

• Hotel and Restaurant Staff: Jobs like waitressing or hotel reception with basic language and a job offer pay 2,000-2,500 EUR monthly.

• Warehouse Worker: In logistics companies, no advanced education needed, earning 2,000-2,400 EUR monthly.

• Language Teacher: If you know English (C1), with a TEFL certificate, you can start teaching and earn 2,500-3,300 EUR.

  
  These are starting points, and later, with experience and better language skills, you can move to more specialized roles.

How Much Does Living in Luxembourg Cost?

Living in Luxembourg is expensive because it’s a luxurious country. For one person with a normal lifestyle (no extravagance):

• Rent for a 1-bedroom apartment (city center): 1,500-2,000 EUR per month

• Food and groceries: 300-400 EUR

• Public transport (monthly): 0 EUR (it’s free!)

• Utilities and internet: 100-150 EUR

• Leisure and miscellaneous: 200-300 EUR

  Total: 2,100-2,850 EUR per month. For a family of 4, this rises to 4,500-5,000 EUR. So, aim for a job with at least 2,500 EUR monthly to live comfortably.

What’s a Typical Monthly Income for One Person?

The typical monthly income in Luxembourg for an average employee (e.g., in accounting or IT) is around 4,000-5,000 EUR before taxes. After tax deductions (20-30% depending on income), you’ll take home 3,000-3,800 EUR monthly. This means if you’re a beginner earning 2,000-2,500 EUR, you can get by, but savings will be limited. With professional jobs (like financial analyst or cybersecurity), after a few years, you could earn 6,000-10,000 EUR monthly and live very comfortably.

What’s the Best Job for Immigrants?

According to Shish Dang, a financial analyst in banking is the best choice. Luxembourg is a financial hub, and this job, with a professional income of up to 120,000 EUR per year (10,000 EUR monthly), is in high demand. Education required: Bachelor’s in finance or economics (a Master’s is better) and French or English (B2). With 5 years of experience, you’ll have both a high income and an easier path to permanent residency.

Atefeh Moradi