Administrative, HR and office support salary benchmarks and trends

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2027 Belgium Salary Guide

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As administrative, HR and office support roles become more technically demanding and evolve in scope, employers are placing greater value on professionals with specialized skills and experience. In some cases that means exceeding budgeted salary ranges to secure talent.

Candidates who pair technical aptitude with strong communication skills and sound judgment can command higher pay, as competition remains strong for roles where service quality and operational efficiency are critical.

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Salaries by job category

The salaries below default to national averages. Select a job category and city to find figures for a specific market. Starting compensation — pay for someone new to a role — can vary significantly based on a candidate’s skills, experience and certifications, as well as other factors including industry, company size and revenue, and demand for the role. To reflect this variability, we report our salary data in three percentiles.

Human Resources

Logistics and Purchasing

Management Support

Marketing and PR

Office Support

Sales

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Job title

25th percentile

50th percentile

75th percentile

Compensation and Benefits Manager

5950

6900

7550

Learning and Development Officer

3100

3800

4450

Payroll Manager

5650

6450

7100

Payroll Team Lead

4800

5700

6950

Payroll Officer

3100

3800

4800

Human Resources Manager

5150

5800

7050

Human Resources Business Partner

4350

5150

5800

HRIS Manager

2950

3950

4750

Human Resources Officer

2700

3300

3800

Human Resources Assistant

2600

3050

3400

Talent Acquisition Manager

4850

5700

6450

Talent Acquisition Specialist

2700

3750

4750

25th percentile

The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.

50th percentile

The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferrable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.

75th percentile

The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialized certifications.

2027 Belgium administrative and HR compensation trends

Insights at a glance

50%

of administrative, HR and office support hiring managers are offering salaries above their planned ranges to secure top talent.

54%

cite the need to secure candidates with specialized skills as a reason.

30%

are paying more for professionals with generative AI skills.

Specialized skills commanding premiums

Professionals with the following skills may command higher pay:

Data analytics

Customer experience

Multilingualism

Project and program management

Excel (advanced)

Analysis and research skills

AI skills

Audio typing/minute taking

Salary negotiations

Administrative and HR professionals with specialized, in-demand expertise have greater leverage in salary negotiations as employers increasingly reward hard-to-find skills with targeted pay premiums.

65%

of managers are willing to negotiate base pay.

45%

say candidates frequently negotiate higher salaries based on specialized skills.

28%

of professionals struggle with knowing their market worth.

Rewards that motivate career moves

When salaries are similar, perks and benefits can make the difference for administrative, HR and office support professionals. Top perks and benefits include:

Financial

Bonuses, meal vouchers, commuting discounts, home office equipment allowance

Work‑life balance and flexibility

Hybrid work options, flexible work schedules, unpaid leave, sabbaticals/leaves of absence

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Roles, industries and certifications on the rise

Salary growth above the 1,8% average in administrative, HR and office support is expected for roles that require strong organizational, communication and operational skills, combined with the ability to coordinate people, processes and business activities. Roles that have seen above-average growth are:

Logistics administrator (3,1%)

Management assistant (2,9%)

Talent acquisition specialist (2,7%)

Purchaser (2,6%)

Administrative and HR professionals are expanding their technical capabilities to keep pace with AI adoption, workplace technology and evolving business needs. The skills being prioritized include:

Basic AI assistants

Office productivity tools

Basic data handling

Document automation

Digital communication platforms

Qualifications and specialized expertise can justify higher pay when they demonstrate technical knowledge, industry expertise and the ability to support complex business operations. Qualifications that can boost pay include:

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain

Portilog education

Knowledge of customs laws

Knowledge of CRM/ERP

Language degrees

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The salary benchmarks in the Belgium Salary Guide from Robert Half are the result of a rigorous, multistep process designed to reflect projected market trends for 2027. We factor in current and projected demand, talent supply and key market conditions. We gain additional local insights from our talent solutions professionals in offices across the country.

Non-salary data is based on online surveys developed by Robert Half and conducted by an independent research firm. Respondents include hiring managers and workers at small-to-midsized enterprises (20-249 employees), and large (250-plus employees) private, publicly listed and public sector organisations across Belgium.