The minimum wage of an administrative employee in 2026
The statutory minimum for white-collar workers at employers in Joint Committee 200, by job class and years of experience — plus whatever else applies and where you can start working today. Your employer may always pay more.
Source: Minimum wage database of the FPS Employment, Joint Committee 200, valid from 1 January 2026 · gross per month, full-time · view all salary scales
Minimum monthly wage based on experience
In Joint Committee 200, your minimum wage depends on the class of your position and your years of professional experience. This is how the minimum gross monthly wage evolves during your first year with an employer, for a full-time job.
| Experience | Class B¹ | Class C² |
|---|---|---|
| No experience | € 2,336.26 | €2,369.30 |
| 2 years | € 2,363.08 | € 2,422.72 |
| 5 years | € 2,413.36 | €2,563.77 |
| 10 years | €2,567.80 | €2,799.16 |
| 15 years | € 2,715.46 | €3,004.68 |
| 20 years | € 2,763.40 | € 3,110.73 |
| 26 years or older | € 2,821.00 | € 3,175.60 |
¹ Class B: support functions, including the example function of administrative assistant. ² Class C: managerial functions, e.g. secretarial assistant, accounting clerk, or personnel administration clerk.
The table shows the minimum wages for your first year with an employer. After a year at the same company, a higher minimum scale applies: in class B with 1 year of experience, for example, €2,413.08 instead of €2,349.65.
Good to know
- A minimum, not an average. This is the lowest gross salary your employer is allowed to pay. Your employer may always pay more.
- Which joint committee? These minimum wages apply if your employer falls under Joint Committee 200, the supplementary joint committee for white-collar workers. Which joint committee applies depends on your employer's main activity; other sectors have their own minimum wages.
- Which class? Your employer classifies your position based on what you actually do. example functions per class serve as a guideline in this regard.
- Experience counts. The minimum increases with your years of professional experience, not only with your years with the same employer.
- Indexing. Minimum wages and real wages follow the index; in January 2026, they rose by 2.21%. The table shows the level as of January 1, 2026.
- Net? That depends on your family situation and the withholding tax. With our gross-net calculator calculate an indication immediately.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum wage for an administrative assistant?
For an employer in Joint Committee 200, this is €2,336.26 gross per month without experience (Class B, for a full-time job). With more professional experience, the minimum increases to €2,821.00 from 26 years of experience. Your employer may always pay more.
In which class does an administrative employee fall?
In the sectoral occupational classification of Joint Committee 200, administrative assistant is an example position of Class B. If you perform more managerial work, such as secretarial duties or accounting, your position may fall into Class C. Your employer decides based on your specific tasks.
Does the minimum wage increase after your first year?
Yes. After a year at the same company, a higher minimum scale applies, and every year of professional experience counts. In Class B with 1 year of experience, for example, the minimum increases from €2,349.65 to €2,413.08 as soon as you have worked for the same employer for a year.
How much does an administrative employee earn net?
That depends on your gross salary, your family situation, and the withholding tax. With our gross-net calculator calculate an indication immediately.
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