Employer cost in Luxembourg at different salaries
| Salary level | Gross salary | Employer SSC | Mandatory non-tax payments | Total employer cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67% of AW | 52,156 EUR | 13.7% | 0.1% | 59,310 EUR |
| 100% of AW | 77,844 EUR | 13.7% | 0.0% | 88,505 EUR |
| 167% of AW | 130,000 EUR | 13.7% | 0.0% | 147,780 EUR |
Worked example
The OECD average wage in Luxembourg for 2025 is 77,844 EUR (about $93,203 in US-dollar purchasing power). On top of that salary the employer pays social security contributions of 13.7%, or 10,626 EUR. On top of social security, employers must also make 0.0% in mandatory non-tax payments (mandatory payments), which the OECD reports separately from taxes but which are a real cost of employment. That brings the statutory total to 88,505 EUR a year (7,375 EUR a month), or 43 EUR per hour at 2,080 hours. In 2024 the rate at the average wage was 12.5%, so it rose. The rate stays at about 13.7% even at 167% of the average wage, so it scales with pay.
Luxembourg ranks #21 of 38 OECD countries for employer contributions at the average wage (OECD average: 16.6%).
Sources: OECD Taxing Wages 2025, comparative indicators (single worker, no children; average wage as defined by the OECD for each country) and OECD, Non-tax compulsory payments as an additional burden on labour income in 2025 (Tables 5 and 6) for mandatory pension and insurance payments that are not classed as taxes, such as Australian superannuation. Model estimates: voluntary benefits, local caps and sector-specific schemes are not included.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does an employee cost in Luxembourg?
At the OECD average wage of 77,844 EUR, about 88,505 EUR a year including 13.7% employer social security (2025).
What are employer social security contributions in Luxembourg?
About 13.7% of gross pay at the average wage, 13.7% at 67% and 13.7% at 167% of it (OECD model).