Remuneration survey

Overview of company lawyers’ remuneration

The company lawyer’s role is evolving fast, so it pays to keep your finger on the pulse. That is why the Belgian Institute of Company Lawyers (IBJ-IJE), Vlerick Business School, and Vialegis launched a new edition of their remuneration survey, which received 663 responses in May and June 2026. The survey covers pay, benefits and non-financial rewards, the use of AI in daily practice and job satisfaction.

The results show how company lawyers view their remuneration and which trends are emerging. With this practical tool, you can compare your own situation with the market in just a few clicks. The full report will soon be available for download. Many thanks to everyone who took part!

How does the tool work?

Based on your search criteria, the tool displays matching responses from the survey. It shows the median, the average and the typical range (25th to 75th percentile), plus a selection of common remuneration elements. As results depend on your criteria, they may not cover every individual situation.

Monthly gross salaries exclude the year-end premium (’13th month’) and double holiday pay, which most employees receive once a year. To estimate the annual gross salary, you generally need to multiply the monthly figure by 13.92.

Disclaimer

This tool is purely indicative and based on survey responses. IBJ-IJE, Vlerick Business School, and Vialegis make no guarantees and may not be held liable for any errors or for consequences arising from using this tool or the report.

Remuneration tool

Chart type
608
Respondents
€ 7.500
Median gross salary
per month
€ 8.035
Average gross salary
per month
€ 5.981 – € 9.220
Typical range (P25–P75)

Gross salary

Key figures for the monthly gross salary (FTE) of the selected respondents.

Median€ 7.500
Average€ 8.035

Distribution

Share of respondents in each monthly gross salary range.

< 5k71 (12%)
5k-7.5k232 (38%)
7.5k-10k185 (30%)
10k-15k94 (15%)
15k+25 (4%)

Allowances & compensation

Respondents that receive an allowance or compensation.

Entitled to bonus79%
Median bonus value€ 10.000
Flat-rate expense62%
Median flat-rate/month€ 162
Homeworking allowance45%
Median homeworking/month€ 100
Mobility budget30%
Company car50%
Flexible reward (cafeteria)48%
Median holiday days32,0

Benefits

Respondents that receive each benefit.

Supplementary pension538 (88%)
Life insurance392 (64%)
Hospitalisation insurance575 (95%)
Outpatient medical insurance (e.g. GP visit)221 (36%)
Dental insurance152 (25%)
Guaranteed income insurance262 (43%)
Meal vouchers569 (94%)
Eco cheques398 (65%)
Gift vouchers184 (30%)
Sports and culture vouchers72 (12%)
Smartphone (device)449 (74%)
Smartphone subscription508 (84%)
Home Internet access219 (36%)

By position

Breakdown of the selected respondents by position.

Paralegal8 (1%)
Legal advisor288 (47%)
Legal manager, not an executive committee member162 (27%)
Legal manager, executive committee member71 (12%)
Solo legal counsel70 (12%)
Compliance Officer9 (1%)

By organisation size

Breakdown of the selected respondents by organisation size.

Less than 5048 (8%)
50 to 24986 (14%)
250 to 49967 (11%)
500 or more243 (40%)
I don't know8 (1%)

By experience

Breakdown of the selected respondents by experience.

0-5 years58 (10%)
6-10 years127 (21%)
11-15 years122 (20%)
16-20 years95 (16%)
21-25 years83 (14%)
26-30 years56 (9%)
31-35 years40 (7%)
more than 35 years26 (4%)

By sector

Breakdown of the selected respondents by sector.

Consumer Affairs92 (15%)
Energy & Resources72 (12%)
Financial Services151 (25%)
Life Sciences and Healthcare55 (9%)
Industry96 (16%)
Technology, Media and Telecommunications95 (16%)
Professional Services28 (5%)
Education Services13 (2%)
Real Estate14 (2%)
Construction54 (9%)
Agriculture3 (0%)
Government & Public Administration35 (6%)

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