Jobs in Luxembourg – Work Permit, Visa, Salary & Hiring Guide

Luxembourg is one of the world's wealthiest nations and a founding member of the European Union, situated in the heart of Western Europe and bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany. Despite a population of fewer than 700,000, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg hosts the second-highest share of financial and insurance services in GDP of any European country after Liechtenstein. It is home to the European Court of Justice, the European Court of Auditors, and multiple major EU institutions. It consistently ranks among the highest-paying labour markets on Earth.

Luxembourg's labour market is structurally unique — foreign nationals make up approximately 47% of the resident working population, and over 200,000 cross-border workers commute daily from France, Belgium, and Germany, forming a critical part of the total workforce. Despite this extraordinary influx of workers, Luxembourg continues to face documented shortages in IT, construction, healthcare, financial services compliance, and engineering.

According to STATEC — the Luxembourg National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies — the average gross annual salary in Luxembourg is €75,919, equivalent to approximately €6,326 per month. The finance and insurance sector leads, with an average gross of €113,018 per year. Luxembourg holds the highest statutory minimum wage in the European Union — the Salaire Social Minimum (SSM) — set at €2,703.74 gross per month for unskilled workers and €3,244.48 for skilled and qualified workers. Wages are automatically indexed to inflation — when consumer prices rise by 2.5%, all salaries, pensions, and social benefits increase by exactly 2.5% by law.

The EU Blue Card in Luxembourg requires a minimum gross annual salary of €58,968. The standard labour market test — conducted by the National Employment Agency, ADEM — requires employers to declare a vacancy and wait three weeks to confirm no suitable candidate is available before hiring a non-EU national.

This guide covers everything you need to know about jobs in Luxembourg — including 40 verified shortage occupations with salary data, and a complete, accurate guide to the Temporary Authorisation to Stay, Residence Permit for Salaried Workers, EU Blue Card, Type D visa, and ADEM labour market test process based exclusively on official Luxembourg government sources. Whether you are a job seeker, an employer, or a recruitment agency, Moving2Europe.eu is here to connect you with verified opportunities across Luxembourg and the wider European region.

Europe Job Market Overview

Europe is experiencing structural and sustained labour shortages driven by ageing populations, demographic change, and economic growth that domestic labour forces cannot meet. Luxembourg faces this challenge within a structurally dependent economy that is dependent on international talent at every level — from financial sector specialists and IT engineers to construction workers and healthcare professionals.

Luxembourg's immigration framework for third-country workers is managed by the General Directorate of Immigration of the Ministry of Home Affairs at guichet.public.lu and mae. lu. The National Employment Agency — Agence pour le Développement de l'Emploi (ADEM) — at ademLuu manages the labour market test. Applications are submitted through the MyGuichet.lu online portal.

Key regulatory developments in recent years include a fully digitalised application process through MyGuichet.lu, enhanced EU Blue Card mobility allowing holders of EU Blue Cards from other member states to work in Luxembourg for up to 90 days without additional permits and to relocate permanently through simplified procedures, and greater employer flexibility allowing workers to switch employers after one year without prior authorisation.

For international job seekers, Luxembourg offers the highest minimum wage in the EU, one of Europe's highest average salaries, automatic inflation-indexed wage protection, a multilingual working environment in Luxembourgish, French, German, and English, and a quality of life consistently rated among the best in the world. For employers, the ADEM labour market test and MyGuichet.lu platform provide a structured and transparent process. For recruitment agencies, Luxembourg represents a premium, consistently active international labour market underpinned by structural workforce dependency on international talent.

Jobs in Luxembourg – Market Overview

Luxembourg's economy is built on three dominant pillars: financial and professional services — which account for approximately 26–27% of GDP — EU and international institutions, and a diversified industrial and technology sector. The construction, healthcare, and IT sectors are the primary areas of non-financial employment generating international recruitment demand.

Key industries actively hiring international workers include:

Financial Services and Fintech: Luxembourg is Europe's second-largest investment fund domicile after the United States, hosting the majority of Europe's investment funds, as well as major private banking institutions, insurance companies, and reinsurance firms. Financial analysts, fund managers, compliance officers, AML specialists, risk managers, actuaries, and wealth managers are consistently in short supply and in documented shortage. The finance and insurance sector averages €113,018 gross per year — the highest of any sector in Luxembourg by a wide margin.

Information Technology: Luxembourg's technology sector is growing rapidly, with government investments of €824 million directed at cybersecurity alone. Software developers, data scientists, cybersecurity specialists, IT architects, and cloud engineers are in documented shortage across Luxembourg City and the surrounding communes. The IT and information and communication sector averages €70,000–€90,000 gross per year for mid-level professionals.

Construction and Skilled Trades: Luxembourg's construction sector — averaging €49,587 gross per year — faces persistent shortages of electricians, plumbers, bricklayers, roofers, and construction supervisors despite the daily presence of tens of thousands of cross-border construction workers. The country's significant ongoing residential and commercial development pipeline continues to generate demand above what commuter workers can supply.

Healthcare and Social Care: Luxembourg's healthcare system faces a consistent shortage of nurses, doctors, physiotherapists, and caregivers. The health sector averages strong wages due to Luxembourg's public-sector premium — public-sector employees earn approximately 10% more than private-sector equivalents.

Legal and Compliance Services: Luxembourg's regulatory environment — governed by EU financial regulation, fund law, and banking law — generates consistent demand for lawyers, compliance specialists, regulatory professionals, and auditors. Legal and professional services average €105,145 gross per year.

Engineering: Civil engineers, mechanical engineers, and project managers are in consistent demand across Luxembourg's construction, infrastructure, and industrial sectors.

Top Cities for Jobs in Luxembourg

Jobs in Luxembourg City

Luxembourg City is the capital and by far the dominant employment hub of the Grand Duchy, home to the vast majority of the country's financial institutions, EU institutions, technology companies, and major employers. The city and its surrounding communes — including Kirchberg, home to major EU institutions and investment fund managers, and Belair and Clausen, home to major banking and corporate operations — offer the highest average salaries in the country and the widest range of employment for professional and skilled international workers.

Finance professionals in Luxembourg City earn €85,000–€200,000+ annually. IT professionals earn €70,000–€120,000+. Engineers earn €60,000–€90,000. The city has a large and well-established international community, with French, English, German, and Portuguese all widely spoken in professional environments.

Jobs in Esch-sur-Alzette and Southern Luxembourg

Esch-sur-Alzette is Luxembourg's second-largest city and an important industrial and services hub in the south of the country. The city hosts major steel and manufacturing operations and a growing technology and research presence — including the Belval development project. Southern Luxembourg generates consistent demand in construction, manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare.

Jobs in Northern and Eastern Luxembourg

The northern and eastern regions of Luxembourg — including the Ardennes, Moselle Valley, and the Sûre Valley — offer employment in construction, agriculture, tourism, and services, with consistent demand across healthcare and local government. Salaries in regional Luxembourg are typically below the capital but substantially above most EU equivalents.

Job Opportunities in Luxembourg

Blue-Collar Jobs in Demand in Luxembourg

The following 20 blue-collar roles reflect Luxembourg's most critical shortage occupations in skilled and trades sectors, based on verified data from STATEC, EURES Luxembourg, ADEM, and CEDEFOP mismatch priority occupations. A Luxembourg employer actively recruits all 20 with documented demand.

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White-Collar Jobs in Demand in Luxembourg

The following 20 white-collar roles represent Luxembourg's most critical shortage occupations in professional and highly skilled sectors, based on verified data from STATEC, EURES Luxembourg, ADEM, and the Luxembourg financial sector employer federation.

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Salary in Luxembourg

Luxembourg consistently offers some of the highest wages in the world. According to STATEC — the Luxembourg National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies — the average gross annual salary is €75,919 per year,nt to approximately €6,326 gross per month. Luxembourg holds the highest statutory minimum wage in the European Union — the SSM — at €2,703.74 gross per month for unskilled workers and €3,244.48 for skilled workers following the most recent indexation adjustment.

A defining and unique feature of Luxembourg's wage system is the automatic indexation mechanism — all salaries, pensions, and social benefits increase automatically by exactly 2.5% whenever the consumer price index rises by 2.5%. This mechanism is enshrined in Luxembourg's Labour Code and provides every worker with guaranteed inflation-linked pay protection. The finance and insurance sector leads with an average of €113,018 gross per year, followed by education at €111,362 and professional, scientific, and technical activities at €105,145.

Net take-home pay is approximately 66–70% of gross for average earners, after income tax — progressive from 0% to 42% — and social security contributions of approximately 12.95% of gross salary.

Work Permit Process in Luxembourg

Luxembourg's work authorisation system for non-EU nationals is managed by the General Directorate of Immigration of the Ministry of Home Affairs — accessible at guichet.public.lu and mae. lu. The National Employment Agency — ADEM — at ademLuu manages the labour market test. All applications are submitted online through the MyGuichet.lu platform. Visa information is published by the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs at mae. lu. Luxembourg is a full EU member and a Schengen member.

T Work Authorisation for Non-EU Workers

• Residence Permit for Salaried Workers (Salarié): The standard combined work and residence permit for non-EU nationals in long-term salaried employment. The employer must first obtain an ADEM certificate confirming that a suitable candidate was available within 3 weeks of the vacancy being declared. The employer then applies for a Temporary Authorisation to Stay through the General Directorate of Immigration. Valid for up to two years. After the first renewal, the permit is valid for up to three years and grants access to any sector and any profession.
• EU Blue Card: For highly qualified professionals with a recognised higher education degree of at least three years and an employment contract meeting the minimum gross annual salary threshold of €58,968. No ADEM labour market test is required. Valid for up to four years. EU Blue Card holders from other EU member states may work in Luxembourg for up to 90 days without additional permits and may relocate permanently with simplified procedures.
• Intra-Company Transfer Permit: For managers and specialists transferred within multinational company groups.
• Seasonal Work Permit: For temporary seasonal employment in agriculture and tourism.
• Posted Worker: For employees temporarily posted to Luxembourg by a foreign employer under a service contract.

ADEM Labour Market Test

Before recruiting a non-EU national, an employer must declare a vacant position to ADEM. ADEM checks whether a suitable candidate is available on the local or EU job market. If no suitable candidate is presented within three weeks of the declaration, the employer may apply to the Director of ADEM for a certificate authorising the recruitment of a third-country national. This ADEM certificate is the prerequisite for submitting the Temporary Authorisation to Stay application.

Step-by-Step Work Permit and Visa Process

Step 1 – Secure a Confirmed Employment Contract. The process begins with a signed employment contract from a legally registered employer in Luxembourg. EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens may work freely in Luxembourg — those staying more than 90 days must register their arrival at the local commune within 8 days. EU nationals require a residence permit before commencing employment.

Step 2 – Employer Declares the Vacancy to ADEM The employer declares the vacant position to ADEM at adem .lu. ADEM has three weeks to confirm whether a suitable candidate is available. If no suitable candidate is found, ADEM issues a certificate authorising the employer to recruit a third-country national.

Step 3 – Employer Applies for Temporary Authorisation to Stay With the ADEM certificate, the employer submits an application for a Temporary Authorisation to Stay — autorisation de séjour temporaire — to the General Directorate of Immigration through MyGuichet.lu. A response typically takes approximately three months. If no response is received within three months, the application is deemed rejected.

Step 4 – Worker Applies for the Type D Long-Stay Visa Once the Temporary Authorisation to Stay is approved, the worker applies for a Type D long-stay visa at the Luxembourg embassy or consulate in their home country. The Type D visa fee is €80. Visa processing typically takes 15 days.

Step 5 – Travel to Luxembourg and Register Within Three Working Days. Upon arrival in Luxembourg, the worker must declare their arrival at the local municipal administration — commune (within three working days. The worker must undergo a compulsory medical examination arranged by the Health Inspection.

Step 6 – Apply for the Residence Permit Within Three Months of Arrival. Within three months of arriving in Luxembourg, the worker must apply for a formal residence permit — titre de séjour — through MyGuichet.lu or by post. The medical certificate from the Health Inspection is required for the residence permit application to be processed.

Step 7 – Employer Notifies Ministry of Employment Start: The employer signs a dated employment contract and notifies the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the start of the employment relationship within three days of the first working day.

Step 8 – Collect the Residence Permit Card.d The physical residence permit card is received by post after processing.

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Work Visa Process in Luxembourg

The Type D long-stay visa is the entry document for non-EU nationals coming to work in Luxembourg. It is applied for at the Luxembourg embassy or consulate in the worker's home country after the Temporary Authorisation to Stay has been approved. Luxembourg is a full member of the Schengen Area. Member visa information is published by the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs at mae. lu.

Step 1 – Confirm Visa Requirements for Your Nationality.y Visit mae.lu to confirm whether your nationality requires a Schengen visa to enter Luxembourg. Luxembourg is a full Schengen member of the area.

S Confirm the Temporary Authorisation to Stay Has Been Approved. The Type D visa can only be applied for after the General Directorate of Immigration has approved the Temporary Authorisation to Stay. Confirm with your employer that this approval has been received.

Step 3 – Apply for the Type D Visa at the Luxembourg Embassy.y Submit your Type D visa application at the Luxembourg embassy or consulate in your home country. The fee is €80. Processing typically takes approximately 15 days.

Step 4 – Travel to Luxembourg and Complete Registration.On declaring arrival at the local commune within three working days. Undergo the compulsory medical examination. Apply for the formal residence permit through MyGuichet.lu within three months of arrival.

Embassy Guidance

Use the Official MyGuichet.lu Platform for All Permit Applications: All Temporary Authorisation to Stay and Residence Permit applications are submitted through MyGuichet.lu — the official Luxembourg e-Government portal. This is the authoritative platform for all permit-related matters.

The ADEM Labour Market Test Must Be Completed Before the Permit Application: The employer must declare the vacancy to ADEM and wait three weeks before applying for the ADEM certificate. The ADEM certificate is the prerequisite for the Temporary Authorisation to Stay application and must be submitted alongside it.

The Temporary Authorisation to Stay Must Be Obtained Before the Visa Application: The Type D long-stay visa can only be applied for after the General Directorate of Immigration has approved the Temporary Authorisation to Stay. Applications submitted without this approval will be refused.

Register at the Commune Within Three Working Days of Arrival: The worker must declare their arrival at the local commune within three working days of entering Luxembourg. This registration is required to initiate the medical examination and the residence permit application process.

Apply for the Residence Permit Within Three Months of Arrival: The formal residence permit application must be submitted within three months of arriving in Luxembourg. Missing this deadline creates a legal status gap.

The ISCO Profession Code on the First Permit Restricts Work to That Sector: The first residence permit issued to a salaried third-country worker specifies the sector and profession through an ISCO code. Workers may only work in the specified sector and profession during the first permit. From the first renewal, the permit grants access to any sector and any profession.

EU Blue Card Holders Have Enhanced Flexibility: After one year of employment in Luxembourg, workers may switch employers or job roles without prior authorisation. EU Blue Card holders from other EU member states may work in Luxembourg for up to 90 days without additional permits and may apply for permanent relocation through simplified procedures.

Required Documents

The following documents are typically required for a Temporary Authorisation to Stay as a Resident: Salaried Application for Luxembourg; official requirements; General Directorate of Immigration at guichet.public.lu.

Always verify current requirements at guichet.public.lu and mae. lu before submitting.

How to Avoid Rejection

ADEM Labour Market Test Not Completed: The employer must declare the vacancy to ADEM and wait three weeks before applying for the ADEM certificate. Submitting the Temporary Authorisation to Stay application without the ADEM certificate leads to immediate rejection.

Application Submitted After Arrival in Luxembourg: Applications for the Temporary Authorisation to Stay must be submitted and favourably advised before the worker enters Luxembourg. Applications submitted after arrival are inadmissible.

Failure to Register at the Commune Within Three Working Days: The worker must declare their arrival at the local commune within three working days of entering Luxembourg. Missing this deadline delays the medical examination and the residence permit process.

Failure to Apply for the Residence Permit Within Three Months: The formal residence permit must be applied for within three months of arriving in Luxembourg. Missing this deadline creates a legal status gap.

Working in a Sector or Profession Not Specified on the First Permit: The first residence permit specifies the sector and profession through an ISCO code. Working in a different sector or profession without authorisation from the Minister of Immigration and Asylum is a legal violation.

Salary Below the SSM for the Applicable Category: The employment contract must confirm a gross monthly salary meeting at least the SSM for the applicable category — €2,703.74 for unskilled roles or €3,244.48 for qualified roles.

Regulated Profession Without Luxembourg Professional Recognition: Healthcare professionals, lawyers, architects, and others in regulated professions must obtain formal recognition from the relevant Luxembourg professional authority before they may practise.

Hiring Foreign Workers in Luxembourg

Luxembourg's labour market is structurally dependent on international workers — approximately 47% of the resident working population are foreign nationals, and over 200,000 cross-border workers commute daily. Employers who build structured, expert international pipelines access the talent that Luxembourg's economy requires across financial services, IT, construction, and healthcare.

Why Hire International Workers in Luxembourg? The EU Blue Card bypasses the ADEM labour market test entirely for highly qualified hires, enabling faster recruitment. After one year of employment, workers may switch roles without prior authorisation, improving retention. EU Blue Card holders from other EU member states may relocate through simplified procedures. Luxembourg's automatic wage indexation protects all workers and eliminates salary disputes about cost-of-living increases.

How to Begin the Hiring Process

Step 1 – Register as an Employer on Moving2Europe.eu Create your employer profile, specify your sector, required roles, and workforce needs. Register as an Employer →

Step 2 – Declare the Vacancy to ADEM. Submit the vacancy declaration to ADEM at adem. lu and await the three-week confirmation period. If no suitable candidate is presented, apply for the ADEM certificate.

Step 3 – Apply for the Temporary Authorisation to Stay Through MyGuichet.lu Submit the Temporary Authorisation to Stay application with the ADEM certificate through MyGuichet.lu before the worker travels to Luxembourg.

Step 4 – Issue a Signed Employment Contract.t Issue a contract meeting the applicable SSM floor and specifying the role, sector, and working conditions.

Step 5 – Support Registration, Medical Examination, and Residence Permit Applicati.Assist the worker with commune registration within three working days, the compulsory medical examination, and the formal residence permit application through MyGuichet.lu within three months of arrival.

How Job Seekers Can Apply

Step 1 – Confirm Visa Requirements and Entry Requirements. VisMaemae. Please confirm the entry requirements for your nationality.

Step 2 – Confirm the Correct Route — Salaried Worker Permit or EU Blue Card Confirm whether the role qualifies for the EU Blue Card — which requires a university degree and a minimum gross annual salary of €58,968 — or whether the standard salaried worker route applies.

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Step 4 – Apply for Available Positions Browse verified job listings and apply to positions that match your qualifications and experience.

Step 5 – Your Employer Completes the ADEM Test and Applies for Temporary Authorisation.n Once confirmed, your employer declares the vacancy to ADEM, obtains the certificate, and applies for the Temporary Authorisation to Stay.

Step 6 – Apply for the Type D Visa. After the Temporary Authorisation is approved, apply for the Type D visa at the Luxembourg embassy in your home country.

Step 7 – Travel to Luxembourg and Complete All Registration.ns Register at the commune within three working days, undergo the medical examination, and apply for the residence permit within three months.

Recruitment Agencies & Partnerships

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Declaration

Moving2Europe provides information on jobs, work permits, visas, and international hiring strictly for guidance purposes; it does not guarantee job placement, work permit approval, or visa issuance under any circumstances.

All applications, hiring decisions, and approvals are subject to individual employer requirements, applicable immigration laws, and the final decision of the respective country's embassy or government authorities.

Users are strongly advised to independently verify all information, ensure the accuracy of their documents, and follow official procedures before submitting any applications.