Contract agents (FG I-IV)
FG III salary and pay scale.
The current published monthly basic salary for a contract agent in FG III runs from €3,475.62 at grade 8, step 1 to €6,444.44 at grade 12, step 7. This is gross basic pay before allowances, the duty-station correction coefficient, EU tax, pension, insurance and other applicable deductions.
- Minimum basic pay
- €3,475.62
- Maximum basic pay
- €6,444.44
- Published steps
- 7
FG III basic salary
Monthly euros before allowances, coefficient and deductions.
| Grade | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 | Step 6 | Step 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FG III · 8 | €3,475.62 | €3,547.90 | €3,621.70 | €3,696.99 | €3,773.89 | €3,852.34 | €3,932.44 |
| FG III · 9 | €3,932.44 | €4,014.22 | €4,097.70 | €4,182.92 | €4,269.92 | €4,358.67 | €4,449.30 |
| FG III · 10 | €4,449.30 | €4,541.83 | €4,636.29 | €4,732.72 | €4,831.11 | €4,931.59 | €5,034.15 |
| FG III · 11 | €5,034.15 | €5,138.79 | €5,245.67 | €5,354.74 | €5,466.11 | €5,579.76 | €5,695.80 |
| FG III · 12 | €5,695.80 | €5,814.24 | €5,935.17 | €6,058.57 | €6,184.54 | €6,313.16 | €6,444.44 |
Straight answers
FG III salary FAQ
What is the current FG III monthly salary?
The current published monthly basic salary for a contract agent in FG III runs from €3,475.62 at grade 8, step 1 to €6,444.44 at grade 12, step 7. This is gross basic pay before allowances, the duty-station correction coefficient, EU tax, pension, insurance and other applicable deductions.
Which grades are included in contract-agent FG III?
The published FG III table covers grades 8 to 12, with up to 7 pay steps per grade.
Is the €3,475.62 to €6,444.44 FG III salary range take-home pay?
No. The figures are monthly basic salary before allowances, correction coefficients and deductions. Net pay depends on duty station, personal circumstances, EU tax and staff contributions.
Does FG III salary change by EU duty station?
The published basic salary table is common, but a correction coefficient adjusts eligible remuneration outside Belgium and Luxembourg. The calculator applies the selected duty-station coefficient before estimating deductions and net pay.
Estimate FG III take-home pay
Basic salary is only the starting figure. Add your duty station, residence allowance and family circumstances, then see the modeled EU tax and staff contributions.
Location comparison
Illustration using the minimum FG III basic salary. This is not a net-pay comparison.
| Duty station | Coefficient | Adjusted basic pay |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium / Brussels | 100.0% | €3,475.62 |
| Luxembourg | 100.0% | €3,475.62 |
| Bulgaria | 66.1% | €2,297.38 |
| Czechia | 91.2% | €3,169.77 |
| Denmark | 130.5% | €4,535.68 |
| Germany | 102.7% | €3,569.46 |
| Germany - Munich | 112.0% | €3,892.69 |
| Estonia | 95.0% | €3,301.84 |
| Ireland | 130.7% | €4,542.64 |
| Greece | 87.0% | €3,023.79 |
| Spain | 92.4% | €3,211.47 |
| France | 113.6% | €3,948.30 |
| Croatia | 84.3% | €2,929.95 |
| Italy | 87.5% | €3,041.17 |
| Italy - Varese | 87.0% | €3,023.79 |
| Cyprus | 79.0% | €2,745.74 |
| Latvia | 84.3% | €2,929.95 |
| Lithuania | 87.4% | €3,037.69 |
| Hungary | 76.6% | €2,662.32 |
| Malta | 92.4% | €3,211.47 |
| Netherlands | 113.2% | €3,934.40 |
| Austria | 106.7% | €3,708.49 |
| Poland | 82.3% | €2,860.44 |
| Portugal | 92.4% | €3,211.47 |
| Romania | 72.9% | €2,533.73 |
| Slovenia | 86.6% | €3,009.89 |
| Slovakia | 85.1% | €2,957.75 |
| Finland | 110.8% | €3,850.99 |
| Sweden | 119.5% | €4,153.37 |