At Hanson Search, we help organisations recruit business-critical roles that drive revenue, reputation and risk, spanning strategic communications, public affairs and trade association leadership. Our Brussels Salary & Benefits Guide 2026 provides a clear and practical overview of salary benchmarks, benefits and hiring trends across Brussels. The guide covers both consultancy and in-house roles across public affairs, communications and corporate leadership functions.
2026 Brussels Market Highlights
Investment in Brussels continues to grow in 2026, with organisations expanding teams across public affairs and communications. At the same time, competitive pay alone is no longer sufficient to attract talent. Instead, candidates are prioritising flexibility, career progression and meaningful benefits. As a result, employers are placing greater value on professionals with strong stakeholder skills, technical insight and multilingual capability, while benefits such as meal vouchers, mobility allowances and enhanced pension contributions remain key factors in hiring decisions.
What’s Included in the Brussels Salary & Benefits Guide 2026
- Salary benchmarks across public affairs (consultancy and in-house), financial services, healthcare, trade associations, technology, FMCG, transport and logistics, not-for-profit and corporate leadership roles.
- Insights into leadership trends, competitive pressures and hiring dynamics in Brussels and across Belgium.
- A detailed benefits guide outlining standard, competitive and market-leading employee offerings.
- Hanson Search insights into how organisations can attract and retain senior talent in the current Brussels market.
Download the Brussels Salary & Benefits Guide 2026
Access detailed salary data and benefits benchmarks to support workforce planning, inform hiring decisions or assess your next career move. Overall, the Brussels Salary & Benefits Guide 2026 is designed to support informed decision-making in a competitive and policy-driven market.
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