How much do you earn as an administrative assistant at a school in 2026?
The official gross salaries in Flemish education for administrative staff, by diploma and seniority — plus additional benefits and where you can start working today.
Source: salary scales 202, 158 and 542 of the Flemish Ministry of Education and Training, valid from 1 July 2026 · gross, full-time position · view all scales
Gross monthly salary based on seniority
As an administrative assistant at a school, your salary is fixed within a salary scale: it depends on your qualifications and increases with your years of financial seniority. This is how the gross monthly salary evolves for a full-time position.
| Seniority | Secondary education¹ | Bachelor² | Master³ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start (0 years) | € 2,668.24 | €2,994.10 | € 3,722.40 |
| 5 years | €2,977.52 | € 3,474.10 | € 4,347.24 |
| 10 years | € 3,546.07 | € 3,813.42 | €4,827.25 |
| 15 years | € 3,863.07 | €4,322.39 | € 5,547.27 |
| 20 years | €4,194.10 | €4,661.71 | €6,027.29 |
| 25 years | €4,690.66 | € 5,170.69 | € 6,747.31 |
| Final salary (36 years) | € 5,187.23 | € 5,510.00 | €6,987.32 |
¹ With at least a higher secondary education diploma (scale 202). ² With at least a bachelor's degree (scale 158). ³ With at least a master's degree (scale 542).
These scales apply to the position of administrative assistant in primary and secondary education; you can find them in the database of competency certificates. The salary increases in increments of one to several years; the table shows the amount that applies after the stated number of years.
Good to know
- Your diploma determines your salary scale. With a bachelor's or master's degree, you fall into a higher salary scale than with a secondary education diploma, even if you do the same work.
- Gross and full-time. The amounts apply to a full-time assignment; for a part-time assignment, you receive a proportional share.
- Holiday allowance and end-of-year bonus come on top of that.
- Automatic indexing. Wages rise in line with the index; the table shows the level as of July 1, 2026.
- Temporary or permanent appointment. The gross salary is the same, but the deductions differ.
- Net? That depends on your status and family situation. The official education salary simulator calculates it for you.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What diploma do you need as an administrative assistant at school?
At least a higher secondary education diploma. Your diploma also determines your salary scale: secondary education results in scale 202, a bachelor's degree in scale 158, and a master's degree in scale 542. This is stated in the database of competency certificates.
How much does a junior administrative assistant at a school earn?
With a secondary education diploma, you start at €2,668.24 gross per month, with a bachelor's degree at €2,994.10, and with a master's degree at €3,722.40 — for a full-time position, at the index of July 2026.
Are salaries the same in primary and secondary education?
Yes. For the position of administrative assistant, the same salary scales per diploma apply in primary and secondary education.
How much does a school administrative assistant earn net?
That depends on your status (temporary or permanent), your family situation, and the withholding tax. Official salary simulator of Flemish education provides a reliable estimate.
How do I find a job as an administrative assistant at a school?
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