In 2024, the average annual full-time adjusted salary for employees in the EU was €39 800, reflecting a 5.2% increase from €37 800 in 2023.
Among the EU countries, the highest average annual full-time adjusted salary was recorded in Luxembourg (€83 000), followed by Denmark (€71 600) and Ireland (€61 100).
In contrast, the lowest average salaries were recorded in Bulgaria (€15 400), Greece (€18 000) and Hungary (€18 500).
The annual full-time adjusted salary indicator is based on a combination of national accounts and Labour Force Survey (LFS) data. It is adjusted by expressing part-time salaries as full-time equivalents.
The average annual salaries are transmitted by the countries under the European System of Accounts 2010 Transmission Programme (ESA 2010 TP).
The Netherlands: data are available via a link in the metadata file (different methodology).
