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Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering Average Salaries in Belgium 2024

How much money does a person working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering make in Belgium?


Average Monthly Salary
4,370 EUR
( 52,500 EUR yearly)

LOW
1,890
EUR
AVERAGE
4,370
EUR
HIGH
11,100
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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Belgium typically earns around 4,370 EUR. Salaries range from 1,890 EUR (lowest average) to 11,100 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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 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
Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering
Airbnb Property Manager7,070 EUR
All Rounder2,840 EUR
Assistant Executive Housekeeper2,230 EUR
Assistant Food and Beverage Controller3,650 EUR
Assistant Food and Beverage Director7,900 EUR
Assistant Hospitality Manager8,770 EUR
Assistant Storekeeper1,990 EUR
Assistant Tour Manager4,370 EUR
Baker and Pastrycook2,490 EUR
Bakery Manager4,620 EUR
Bakery Superintendent3,440 EUR
Banquet Captain2,820 EUR
Banquet Manager3,350 EUR
Banquet Server2,370 EUR
Bar Attendant2,320 EUR
Bar Manager4,220 EUR
Bar Supervisor3,110 EUR
Barista2,790 EUR
Bartender2,710 EUR
Bellman2,350 EUR
Beverage Manager5,160 EUR
Bistro Attendant2,500 EUR
Buffet Chef3,800 EUR
Buffet Host2,420 EUR
Buffet Manager4,450 EUR
Butcher and Slaughterer1,990 EUR
Cafeteria Assistant2,440 EUR
Cafeteria Manager4,030 EUR
Cafeteria Supervisor3,040 EUR
Cake Decorator2,670 EUR
Casino Shift Manager7,150 EUR
Chain Store Customer Support3,670 EUR
Chef4,250 EUR
Chef De Cuisine5,350 EUR
Club Manager7,540 EUR
Cluster Director9,370 EUR
Cluster Revenue Manager7,600 EUR
Cocktail Server2,470 EUR
Coffee Shop Manager6,740 EUR
Concierge2,310 EUR
Confectionery Baker2,720 EUR
Conference and Sales Coordinator4,010 EUR
Conference Services Manager4,590 EUR
Cook3,770 EUR
Corporate Sous Chef5,840 EUR
Corporate Travel Consultant5,820 EUR
Croupier2,870 EUR
Culinary Assistant2,050 EUR
Culinary Associate2,100 EUR
Culinary Tour Guide5,230 EUR
Demi Chef4,310 EUR
Dietary Aide4,040 EUR
Dining Room Supervisor3,810 EUR
Dishwasher2,000 EUR
Duty Manager4,870 EUR
Events Coordinator3,420 EUR
Executive Chef4,570 EUR
Executive Pastry Chef3,760 EUR
Fast Food Cook3,310 EUR
Fast Food Shift Supervisor3,450 EUR
Fine Dining Cook5,630 EUR
Fine Dining Restaurant Chef5,720 EUR
Fleet Manager9,850 EUR
Food and Beverage Manager7,120 EUR
Food and Beverage Trend Analyst4,960 EUR
Food Consultant6,070 EUR
Food Photographer4,230 EUR
Food Policy Analyst5,640 EUR
Food Safety Auditor5,390 EUR
Food Safety Compliance Manager5,700 EUR
Food Safety Coordinator4,700 EUR
Food Server2,230 EUR
Food Service Director7,300 EUR
Food Service Manager8,260 EUR
Food Service Sales4,980 EUR
Food Service Worker2,200 EUR
Food Stylist3,460 EUR
Food Sustainability Consultant5,870 EUR
Front Desk Agent2,730 EUR
Front Desk Clerk2,540 EUR
Front Office Manager4,320 EUR
Gastronomy Consultant4,470 EUR
Guest Service Executive6,270 EUR
Guest Service Representative3,010 EUR
Head Chef 4,910 EUR
Head Concierge3,210 EUR
Hospitality Director11,100 EUR
Hospitality Technology Specialist5,050 EUR
Hostess / Host2,690 EUR
Hotel Desk Clerk2,580 EUR
Hotel Maid2,080 EUR
Hotel Manager10,500 EUR
Hotel Revenue Manager7,080 EUR
Hotel Sales Manager8,010 EUR
Hotel Service Supervisor6,200 EUR
Hotel Staff2,310 EUR
Inventory Coordinator2,800 EUR
Kitchen Manager4,030 EUR
Kitchen Staff2,470 EUR
Kitchen Supervisor3,490 EUR
Line Cook3,670 EUR
Luggage Porter2,040 EUR
Molecular Gastronomist5,770 EUR
Motel Manager6,610 EUR
Pastry Chef3,410 EUR
Pastrycooking and Baking Assistant2,370 EUR
Personal Chef5,060 EUR
Production Operator3,620 EUR
Quality, Health and Safety Coordinator3,840 EUR
Receptionist2,600 EUR
Regional Restaurant Manager8,590 EUR
Restaurant Manager7,550 EUR
Restaurant Server2,290 EUR
Room Reservations Manager7,620 EUR
Room Service Manager7,410 EUR
Sous Chef4,490 EUR
Special Events Coordinator4,730 EUR
Supervisor of Food Services5,170 EUR
Sustainable Catering Coordinator4,820 EUR
Sustainable Tourism Consultant5,160 EUR
Tour Consultant5,420 EUR
Tour Guide4,090 EUR
Tour Manager5,330 EUR
Travel Agent4,070 EUR
Travel Consultant5,870 EUR
Virtual / Augmented Reality Tourism Specialist4,640 EUR
Waiter / Waitress2,310 EUR
Wedding Planner6,400 EUR


Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Belgium

Median and salary distribution Belgium Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
5,440 EUR or more
10% of people earn
4,540 to 5,440 EUR
20% of people earn
2,570 EUR or less
65% of people earn
2,570 to 4,540 EUR
Minimum Salary
1,890 EUR
Median
3,920 EUR
Maximum
11,100 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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Belgium range from 1,890 EUR (starting average salary) to 11,100 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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering is 3,920 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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Belgium earn less than 3,120 EUR, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 4,940 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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Belgium. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 2,570 EUR to 4,540 EUR. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 2,570 EUR mark, while 10% ranged from 4,540 EUR to 5,440 EUR. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 5,440 EUR or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 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 / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / Belgium

Salary comparison by gender Belgium Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Belgium, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 6%.

Male
4,500 EUR
Female-5%
4,260 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 / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / Belgium

How much are annual salary increments in Belgium for individuals working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Belgium are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 8% every 16 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 8% granted to employees every 17 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Belgium Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering
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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 / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / Belgium

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Belgium Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering
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73% of surveyed staff in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 27% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 1% to 3% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
27%
No Bonus
73%

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 / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / Belgium


25 EUR per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Belgium is 25 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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Belgium is 11 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
Antwerp5,060 EUR
Brugge (Bruges)4,380 EUR
Brussel4,520 EUR
Charleroi4,810 EUR
Gent (Ghent)4,970 EUR
Leuven4,150 EUR
Liege4,720 EUR
Namur4,320 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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Belgium?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 3,920 EUR and 4,940 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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Belgium ranges from 1,890 EUR to 3,120 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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