EU salaries surged by 5.2% in 2024: Where did they climb the most?
13 November 2025
In 2024, the average annual full-time adjusted salary across the Eurostat-measured EU rose to €39,800, marking a robust increase of 5.2 % from the €37,800 recorded in 2023, according to Eurostat.
The highest average annual salaries were recorded in Luxembourg with €82,969, followed by Denmark with €71,565 and Ireland with €61,051.
The highest average annual salaries were recorded in Luxembourg with €82,969, followed by Denmark with €71,565 and Ireland with €61,051.