Salaries by municipality in Luxembourg Highest median salaries in Niederanven, lowest in Wiltz

The new "Salaries by commune in Luxembourg" table provides new statistics on the distribution of salaries in Luxembourg. The table makes it possible to compare salaries between different regions, and to analyse the quality of life of citizens as well as the economic impact on the different communes. This new data is important for economic planning and the development of public policies. They are used in economic research and analysis to study a range of issues, such as pay inequality. This publication promotes public transparency.

The new table contains the average and median salary, as well as the first and ninth decile of the salary distribution by municipality. The median wage divides the wage distribution into two equal parts: 50% of wages are below the median wage, and 50% are above. The average wage in the municipality of Niederanven is €12,644.86. The median wage is €6,659; half the residents are below this income, the other half above it. The first decile (P10 in the table) indicates the wage level below which 10% of wage earners fall, and the 9th decile (P90) indicates the wage level below which 90% of wage earners fall. For the municipality of Niederanven, 10% of salaries are below €2,234, and 90% below €21,875. Various ratios of these values can be used to estimate the differences in salaries for the population of each municipality. The P90/10 ratio for the municipality of Niederanven is 9.79, which means that the people with the highest salaries receive at least 9.79 times more salary than the people at the bottom of the salary scale.

Extract from the TABLE: The municipality of Niederanven at the top of the Top 5 municipalities by average salary

The full table covers data from 2013 to 2022, and will be updated each year. It is available at: Lustat

STATEC uses data from the General Inspectorate of Social Security for its calculations. Each year, the IGSS provides data for the month of March for all employees (working full-time or part-time) according to the employee's municipality of residence. Data on the self-employed are not included in the calculations. Pay information includes gross pay, bonuses and pay for hours not worked.

Wage levels and differentials vary between municipalities

The situation of the municipalities with regard to the declared salaries of their residents is very varied. Niederanven, Schuttrange, Kopstal, Strassen, Leudelange and Bertrange top the league table for median salary levels, at over €6,000 per month. At the other end of the scale, Rumelange, Differdange, Esch-sur-Alzette, Echternach, Reisdorf and Wiltz stand out with a median salary of less than €3,400.

Extract from the TABLE: The median wage is almost twice as high in Niederanven as in Rumelange