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Brussels is the working capital of the European Union and the largest single duty station for EU staff, with roughly 32,000 European Commission officials, around 7,500 European Parliament staff and several thousand more across the Council, the European External Action Service and agencies such as CINEA and the European Defence Agency. Almost every EU staff category is recruited here, from AD5 graduate Administrators (basic €6,152.64 per month) to senior directors. The listings below cover current EU vacancies in Brussels. See our city notes and /guide/eu-salaries/ for pay and cost-of-living context.

Who hires in Brussels

Brussels hosts the three biggest EU employers: the European Commission, whose policy and technical DGs are concentrated in the European Quarter around Schuman; the Council of the EU; and the European Parliament, which splits its work between Brussels and Strasbourg. Around them sit the European External Action Service, the European Defence Agency, executive agencies including CINEA, and dozens of permanent representations and EU-adjacent bodies. That concentration means Brussels advertises the widest range of roles of any duty station: policy officers, lawyers, economists, IT and project staff, and support roles, across officials, Temporary Agents, Contract Agents and traineeships. Whatever your grade or category, Brussels usually carries the most openings.

Pay, language and living in Brussels

Belgium's correction coefficient sits close to 100, so Brussels salaries align closely with the base rates on the Staff Regulations grid: an AD5 official earns €6,152.64 per month basic before allowances, with the 16% expatriation allowance added for staff recruited from another country. On language, Brussels has a reputation for French, but the technical Commission DGs draft almost exclusively in English and daily meetings in most units run in English; French mainly helps socially and with local administration. The city offers the European Schools system, reliable public transport and lower housing costs than Paris or London, with easy high-speed rail to Paris, Amsterdam, London and Luxembourg.

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From the EU Jobs Alert guide How to land a job at the EU institutions A walkthrough of EPSO competitions, agency calls, and contract roles, written by our editor. Read the guide →
From the EU Jobs Alert guide How to land a job at the EU institutions A walkthrough of EPSO competitions, agency calls, and contract roles, written by our editor. Read the guide →
From the EU Jobs Alert guide How to land a job at the EU institutions A walkthrough of EPSO competitions, agency calls, and contract roles, written by our editor. Read the guide →
From the EU Jobs Alert guide How to land a job at the EU institutions A walkthrough of EPSO competitions, agency calls, and contract roles, written by our editor. Read the guide →
From the EU Jobs Alert guide How to land a job at the EU institutions A walkthrough of EPSO competitions, agency calls, and contract roles, written by our editor. Read the guide →
From the EU Jobs Alert guide How to land a job at the EU institutions A walkthrough of EPSO competitions, agency calls, and contract roles, written by our editor. Read the guide →
From the EU Jobs Alert guide How to land a job at the EU institutions A walkthrough of EPSO competitions, agency calls, and contract roles, written by our editor. Read the guide →
From the EU Jobs Alert guide How to land a job at the EU institutions A walkthrough of EPSO competitions, agency calls, and contract roles, written by our editor. Read the guide →
From the EU Jobs Alert guide How to land a job at the EU institutions A walkthrough of EPSO competitions, agency calls, and contract roles, written by our editor. Read the guide →
From the EU Jobs Alert guide How to land a job at the EU institutions A walkthrough of EPSO competitions, agency calls, and contract roles, written by our editor. Read the guide →
From the EU Jobs Alert guide How to land a job at the EU institutions A walkthrough of EPSO competitions, agency calls, and contract roles, written by our editor. Read the guide →
From the EU Jobs Alert guide How to land a job at the EU institutions A walkthrough of EPSO competitions, agency calls, and contract roles, written by our editor. Read the guide →
From the EU Jobs Alert guide How to land a job at the EU institutions A walkthrough of EPSO competitions, agency calls, and contract roles, written by our editor. Read the guide →
From the EU Jobs Alert guide How to land a job at the EU institutions A walkthrough of EPSO competitions, agency calls, and contract roles, written by our editor. Read the guide →
From the EU Jobs Alert guide How to land a job at the EU institutions A walkthrough of EPSO competitions, agency calls, and contract roles, written by our editor. Read the guide →
From the EU Jobs Alert guide How to land a job at the EU institutions A walkthrough of EPSO competitions, agency calls, and contract roles, written by our editor. Read the guide →
From the EU Jobs Alert guide How to land a job at the EU institutions A walkthrough of EPSO competitions, agency calls, and contract roles, written by our editor. Read the guide →
From the EU Jobs Alert guide How to land a job at the EU institutions A walkthrough of EPSO competitions, agency calls, and contract roles, written by our editor. Read the guide →
From the EU Jobs Alert guide How to land a job at the EU institutions A walkthrough of EPSO competitions, agency calls, and contract roles, written by our editor. Read the guide →
From the EU Jobs Alert guide How to land a job at the EU institutions A walkthrough of EPSO competitions, agency calls, and contract roles, written by our editor. Read the guide →
From the EU Jobs Alert guide How to land a job at the EU institutions A walkthrough of EPSO competitions, agency calls, and contract roles, written by our editor. Read the guide →
From the EU Jobs Alert guide How to land a job at the EU institutions A walkthrough of EPSO competitions, agency calls, and contract roles, written by our editor. Read the guide →
From the EU Jobs Alert guide How to land a job at the EU institutions A walkthrough of EPSO competitions, agency calls, and contract roles, written by our editor. Read the guide →
From the EU Jobs Alert guide How to land a job at the EU institutions A walkthrough of EPSO competitions, agency calls, and contract roles, written by our editor. Read the guide →

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Frequently asked questions

How many people work for the EU in Brussels?
Roughly 32,000 European Commission officials plus around 7,500 European Parliament staff work in Brussels, with several thousand more across the Council, the European External Action Service and agencies. It is the largest single EU duty station by a wide margin.
Do I need French to work for the EU in Brussels?
No. You need two official EU languages, and English plus your mother tongue satisfies that. The technical Commission DGs draft almost exclusively in English and most daily meetings run in English; French mainly helps socially and with local administration.
What does an EU job in Brussels pay?
Belgium's correction coefficient is close to 100, so salaries match the base grid: an AD5 official earns €6,152.64 per month basic before allowances, an AD7 €7,876.27. Staff recruited from abroad also receive the 16% expatriation allowance.
Which EU institutions are based in Brussels?
The European Commission, the Council of the EU and the European Parliament (which also sits in Strasbourg) are all headquartered in Brussels, alongside the European External Action Service, the European Defence Agency, executive agencies such as CINEA and many EU-adjacent bodies.
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