ADEM department is responsible for employment search issues shortage occupations list in Luxembourg that helps the country to determine which workers it needs the most. Like many other EU countries, Luxembourg is also considering now allowing third-country nationals to be a part of its labor market through employment permits.
Working in a country that pays the highest salary rates is a luxury and benefiting from your skills. After a concrete job offer from Luxembourg, citizens of non-EU countries can apply for a work visa.
Shortage occupations list in Luxembourg
According to the ADEM, Official Journal, the following are the occupations set as shortage occupations in the labor market in Luxembourg. There are fewer people in the country to perform these jobs so foreign workers from third countries upon having a job offer can also come to Luxembourg and work in these professions.
| Job Code | Job Title | Other Titles |
| C1202 | Analysis of credits and banking risks | Credit and banking risk analyst, Know Your Customer Analyst – KYC, Bank commitment manager, Bank risk manager |
| C1206 | Banking customer management | Banking customer manager, Professional banking customer manager |
| C1301 | Financial markets front office | Forex trader, Manager of collective investment undertaking in transferable securities – UCITS, Trading room trader |
| C1302 | Back and middle-office management of financial markets | Back-office manager, Middle-office agent, Back-office agent |
| F1610 | Installation and restoration of roofs | Roofer team leader, Roofer, Photovoltaic panel installer, Zinc worker |
| H1206 | Management and engineering studies, research, and industrial development | Research and development engineer for renewable energies in industry, Research and development project manager, Industrial systems engineer, Robotic engineer in industry, Mechatronics engineer in industry, Mechanical engineer in industry, Thermodynamic engineer in industry, Electrical systems engineer in industry, Engineer. Engineer in aeronautical structures in the industry, Engineer in the analytical research industry, Engineer in processes, studies, and development, Engineer in nanotechnology in the industry, and Engineer in materials in industry.Electronic components engineer in industry, Chemical engineer in industry, Automotive engineer in industry, Automation engineer in industry, Aerospace engineer in industry, Electronics engineer in industry, Engineer electrician / Industrial electrical engineer, Engineer. Development engineer in the industry, Product research engineer in industry, Process research engineer in industry, Design and development engineer in the industry, Chemical engineer in the industry, Biological engineer in the industry, Director of research and development in industry, Research and development project manager in industry, Industrial studies project manager, Industrial project study manager, Clinical studies manager in industry. |
| H2502 | Production management and engineering | Production line manager, Production process engineer, Mechanical engineer, Production energy engineer, Production Metal Structures Engineer, Production Process Engineer, Production Process Engineer, Production Mechanics Engineer, Production Electromechanical Engineer, Production Electrical Engineer, Production Engineer / Energy production engineer, Production Engineer, Production Biochemistry Engineer, Manufacturing Department Manager, Production manager, Production line manager. |
| I1304 | Installation and maintenance of industrial and operating equipment | Industrial maintenance agent, Industrial upkeep and maintenance workshop manager, Industrial maintenance team leader, Electromechanical troubleshooter / Electromechanic tow trucker for industrial equipment, Electromechanic / Electromechanic for industrial maintenance, Electromechanic / Electromechanic for industrial equipment, Production equipment maintenance technician, Industrial maintenance technician, Versatile industrial maintenance technician, Technician Industrial equipment installation technician, Roving technician / Roving maintenance technician After-Sales Service – After-sales service |
| J1501 | Hygiene care, patient comfort | Nursing assistant / Nursing assistant, Nursing assistant / Home nursing assistant, Hospital nursing assistant / Hospital nursing assistant |
| J1506 | General nursing care | Hospital service nurse, General care nurse, Home hospitalization nurse, Psychiatric nurse, Coordinating nurse for home support services, Geriatric nurse, Nurse phlebotomist / Nurse phlebotomist |
| K1104 | Psychology | Art therapist, Music therapist, Neuropsychologist, Psychologist, Clinical psychologist, Psychotherapist |
| K1201 | Social action | Social worker, Social action service coordinator |
| K1202 | Education of young children | Educator of young children |
| K1207 | Socio-educational intervention | Socio-educational educator / Socio-educational educator, Specialized educator / Specialized educator, Student socio-educational educator / socio-educational educator |
| K1903 | Defense and legal advice | Lawyer, Tax Advisor, Tax Specialist, Jurist, Insurance lawyer, Bank lawyer, Legal department manager |
| M1201 | Financial analysis and engineering | Financial/ financial analyst, Financial/ financial economist, Risk manager – financial risks |
| M1202 | Accounting and financial audit and control | Internal Auditor, Chartered Accountant, Auditor / Auditor of accounts, Accounting and financial auditor / Accounting and financial auditor |
| M1203 | Accounting | Accountant, Accountant of Collective Investment Organization in Securities, Furniture – UCITS, Specialized accountant/ specialized collection, Payroll manager, General accountant, Biller accountant/ invoice assistant (excluding Accounting assistant) |
| M1204 | Management control | Management Controller, Management Control Manager, Financial management controller |
| M1502 | Human resources development | Recruitment manager, Career manager, Human resources development manager, Corporate training manager |
| M1801 | Information systems administration | Database Administrator, Administrator, Server administrator, Network administrator – telecoms, Administrator, IT security administrator, IT system administrator |
| M1802 | Expertise and technical support in information systems | Software code vulnerability analyst, Cloud architect, Information systems security architect, Computer network architect, Information system architect, Auditor in information systems security, Auditor in information systems, Expert in intrusion testing – information systems security, IT methods engineer, IT security manager |
| M1805 | IT studies and development | Decision analyst – Business Intelligence, IT functional analyst, IT organic analyst, Programmer analyst / Industrial IT programmer analyst, Programmer analyst / IT programmer analyst, Programmer analyst / Scientific IT programmer analyst, IT study and development project manager, TMA project manager – Third Party Application Maintenance, Big Data Developer, Business Intelligence Developer, Full-stack developer, IT developer, Developer, Multimedia developer, Web developer, Mobile web developer, IT application integrator, ERP software parameterizer, Tester, IT tester, Webmaster developer |
| M1806 | Consulting and project management in information systems | Functional/functional information system architect, Project manager, Project Management – MOA of information systems, ERP Consultant – Enterprise Resource, Planning, IT Consultant, SaaS Consultant – Software as a Service, Consultant IS CRM/ GRC Customer Relationship Management – Customer Relationship Management, Human resources HRIS consultant. |
Salary rates in Luxembourg
The average monthly gross salary in Luxembourg is €5,144. On the other hand, the median income is:
- Annual: €42,482 (net)
- Monthly: €3,540 (net)
The minimum wage varies based on age and skill level:
- Unskilled Adult Workers: At least €2,570.94 per month
- Skilled Workers: At least €3,085.11 per month
- Teenagers: 75-80% of the wage for unskilled adult workers
Employers in Luxembourg are required to pay at least these minimums, though they can offer more:
- Average Gross Minimum Wage per Month: €2,571
- Average Gross Minimum Wage per Year: €30,852