EU jobs in Brussels

Brussels is the working capital of the European Union and the largest single duty station for EU staff. 198 live vacancies on this site are based in Brussels, at the European Commission, the Council, the Parliament, the EEAS, the European Defence Agency, CINEA, and other bodies.

Why Brussels

Roughly 32,000 European Commission officials and 7,500 European Parliament staff are based in Brussels, plus several thousand more across the Council Secretariat, EEAS, EDA, CINEA, and the EESC and Committee of the Regions. The European Quarter around Schuman and Luxembourg metro stations is the geographic and political centre of EU institutional life.

Brussels combines a central European location, a multilingual working culture, excellent international infrastructure, and the densest hiring market for EU policy, legal, economic, and administrative roles anywhere in the world.

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Salaries in Brussels

EU salaries follow a single Europe-wide grid, then are multiplied by a country-specific correction coefficient to equalise purchasing power. Belgium's coefficient is close to 100%, so Brussels salaries closely match the base rates, with no discount or premium. Some indicative monthly basic salaries (before allowances):

On top of basic salary, eligible staff receive an expatriation allowance (16% of basic) and household / dependent-child / education allowances. Use the salary calculator for a realistic estimate by grade, family situation, and country of origin.

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Frequently asked questions

How many EU jobs are based in Brussels?

Brussels is the largest single duty station for EU staff: roughly 32,000 European Commission officials, 7,500 European Parliament staff, plus several thousand more across the Council, EEAS, EDA, CINEA, and other bodies. We currently track 198 live vacancies in Brussels across the institutions and agencies on this site.

Which EU institutions are based in Brussels?

The European Commission (headquarters), the Council of the European Union, most of the European Parliament (which splits time with Strasbourg), the European External Action Service (EEAS), the European Defence Agency (EDA), CINEA, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), and the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) are all headquartered in Brussels. The European Quarter around Schuman and Luxembourg metro stations is the geographic centre of EU institutional life.

What languages do I need to work in Brussels?

English is the working language across most institutions and is sufficient for the vast majority of vacancies. French is widely used in Council and some Commission contexts and is helpful but rarely required at the application stage. Living in Brussels is straightforward in English; French and Dutch are the two official languages of the Brussels-Capital Region.

What does an EU job in Brussels pay?

Salaries follow the EU staff regulations grid (AD/AST/AST-SC for officials and TA, FG-I to FG-IV for Contract Agents) and are adjusted by Belgium's correction coefficient, which is close to 100%, so Brussels salaries align with the base rates. An AD5 entry-level Administrator earns approximately €4,917 to €5,565/month basic before allowances. An AD7 mid-career role earns roughly €6,800 to €7,700/month basic. Expatriation allowance (16%) and household allowance apply where eligible.

Do I need to be an EU citizen to apply for jobs in Brussels?

For permanent officials, Temporary Agents and Contract Agents at the central institutions: yes, EU citizenship is required. Some short-term and research roles open to non-EU nationals. The European Schools system in Brussels is open to children of staff regardless of nationality of the parent's passport.

What's the difference between this page and the Brussels location page?

This page is the keyword-intent landing for "EU jobs in Brussels". The Brussels location profile at /locations/brussels/ is the entity hub with practical living information, transport, schools, and the full filter UI for the city. Both link to the same underlying job pool.

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