{"id":3762,"date":"2022-05-23T12:49:32","date_gmt":"2022-05-23T11:49:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tec.be\/blog\/salary-industrial-engineer\/"},"modified":"2022-05-30T08:00:07","modified_gmt":"2022-05-30T07:00:07","slug":"salary-industrial-engineer","status":"publish","type":"blogs","link":"https:\/\/www.tec.be\/en\/blog\/salary-industrial-engineer\/","title":{"rendered":"An industrial engineer’s salary is remarkably high"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you an industrial engineer? Then it does not matter in which industry you are active because you are set in the job market. The salary of an industrial engineer is usually quite high. This is a reflection of the high-quality education<\/a> in Belgium. Of course, the lack of technical personnel in the labour market is also a factor. Technical profiles are and will remain in demand.<\/p>\n

Working atmosphere appears more important than high income<\/h2>\n

But make no mistake. An above-average salary is naturally a plus and this applies to everyone. But research shows that an industrial engineer does not consider their salary the most important factor.<\/p>\n

So, what comes first for them? Things like company culture, working atmosphere, and working conditions, as well as training opportunities. A decent salary only comes into play in fourth place.<\/p>\n

Also high on the rating scale \u2013 especially among the younger generation of industrial engineers \u2013 are challenging assignments, recognition, appreciation, responsibilities, and naturally all possible development and advancement opportunities.<\/p>\n

And that, dear reader, is what you find at Tec<\/a>. So, don't wait\u2026 let's hear from you<\/a>!<\/p>\n

What is an industrial engineer's salary?<\/h2>\n

Obviously, the salary of an industrial engineer depends on various factors. Not only on years of experience and seniority in your job but also your specific task as an industrial engineer<\/a>. For example, you could work as a coordinator, site manager, and project leader. Every task and position has their own responsibilities and that, naturally, is reflected by the appropriate payslip.<\/p>\n

Where will you land as an engineer?<\/h3>\n

The sector<\/strong> in which you work as an industrial engineer affects your salary. You could land in the world of construction, IT, engineering, or even aviation. And some sectors pay more than others. So, there's nothing new here.<\/p>\n

We can readily divulge that the salary of an industrial engineer in the metal and chemistry sector is the highest. The wages of an industrial engineer in construction and engineering firms will be slightly lower. And in a smaller company, you will receive a lower salary than in larger companies. But the differences are moderate.<\/p>\n

Finally, the region<\/strong> where you work also affects your salary. An engineer who has a job in Brussels usually earns more than an engineer at a company in West Flanders.<\/p>\n

What is the average salary of an industrial engineer?<\/h2>\n

An industrial engineer earns quite a good living and can even count on a salary higher than most. The average salary \u2013 also called the median<\/strong> \u2013 floats around EUR 4,260 gross per month<\/strong> (according to the engineering association ie-net<\/a>). This is slightly higher than the average salary of a bioengineer or civil engineer.<\/p>\n

What else stands out? The gross monthly salary of an industrial engineer is not just higher than that of the average Belgian. It is 29% higher than the median<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Conclusion? Engineers earn a good living. And the icing on that cake can be even better than chocolate.<\/p>\n

There are many perks. So, which fringe benefits are available?<\/h2>\n

Industrial engineers, both male and female, enjoy many fringe benefits. We list the most common in descending order of those offered.<\/p>\n