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Hi everyone,

I recently moved to Brussels, and I'm still trying to understand the Belgian salary market. I'm a bit unsure about what salary expectations I should give when companies ask me.

Considering that many companies also provide a company car, what would you say are the typical gross monthly salaries for the following profiles?

-> SAP Business Analyst

• Junior ?
• Medior ?

-> SAP Functional Consultant

• Junior ?
• Medior ?

Also, just to make sure I understand correctly: when a company asks for your gross annual salary, should I simply multiply the monthly gross salary by 13.92 (to account for the Belgian salary system)?

Thanks in advance! 👍

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for some career advice from SAP professionals, especially those working in Belgium or nearby countries.

I'm 38 years old and have around 8 years of SAP experience, mainly as a Functional Analyst/Consultant. My strongest area is SAP MM, but throughout my career I've also worked on WM, PP, SD, QM, CS, PM and TSW.

In terms of languages, I am fluent in English, French and Spanish. Unfortunately, I do not speak Flemish, which I know can be a limitation in the Belgian market.

Most of my SAP experience is on ECC6. I've had only limited exposure to S/4HANA, and this is currently my biggest concern when looking for new opportunities.

At the moment, I see two possible paths:

1. Apply for a SAP MM/SD S/4HANA training program through Bruxelles Formation (if I get accepted), then start looking for a new SAP position in early 2027.
2. Try to find a company willing to hire someone with strong ECC experience and provide training or mentoring on S/4HANA during onboarding.

What would you recommend in my situation? I'm also open to internal job opportunities :)

Thank you in advance

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for some career advice from SAP professionals, especially those working in Belgium or nearby countries.

I'm 38 years old and have around 8 years of SAP experience, mainly as a Functional Analyst/Consultant. My strongest area is SAP MM, but throughout my career I've also worked on WM, PP, SD, QM, CS, PM and TSW.

In terms of languages, I am fluent in English, French and Spanish. Unfortunately, I do not speak Flemish, which I know can be a limitation in the Belgian market.

Most of my SAP experience is on ECC6. I've had only limited exposure to S/4HANA, and this is currently my biggest concern when looking for new opportunities.

At the moment, I see two possible paths:

1. Apply for a SAP MM/SD S/4HANA training program through Bruxelles Formation (if I get accepted), then start looking for a new SAP position in early 2027.
2. Try to find a company willing to hire someone with strong ECC experience and provide training or mentoring on S/4HANA during onboarding.

What would you recommend in my situation? I'm also open to internal job opportunities :)

Thank you in advance

Hello everyone,

I would like to gather feedback from people who have been in a situation similar to mine before making a decision.

I am a French citizen currently living in Belgium with my partner (legal cohabitation), and I own my primary residence in Belgium.

After experiencing difficulties finding an IT job in Belgium, I have received a job offer for a permanent position (CDI) in Paris. The role would require me to be physically present in the office 2 to 3 days per week.

Before signing anything and providing certain information to the employer, I would like to understand how others have handled a similar situation.

Has anyone here lived in Belgium while working in France, or initially worked in France before later declaring or establishing their residence in Belgium?

What solution did you ultimately choose? How did things work out with your employer, the tax authorities, social security, and other administrative aspects? Looking back, would you do anything differently?

Another aspect I am trying to understand is healthcare and social security coverage. I currently have Belgian health insurance (mutuelle / ziekenfonds) and, if I work under a French employment contract, I understand that I would also be covered by the French social security system. For those who have been in a similar cross-border situation between Belgium and France, how did you handle healthcare coverage in practice? Were there any specific administrative steps to take to ensure everything was properly set up and to avoid issues later on?

My goal is not to circumvent any rules, but rather to understand the best way to organize things from the outset and avoid finding myself in a complicated situation or having to regularize matters later on.

Thank you in advance for sharing your experiences and advice.