Salaries in EU institution by contract type: AD, AST, CA, AST/SC
Think you need to be an Administrator (AD) to earn a high salary in the EU institutions? Think again. This insider guide reveals the significant salary overlap between categories, showing how senior Assistants (AST 5–11) and Contract Agents in Function Group IV (Grades 15–18) often outearn entry-level Administrators. Explore the July 2025–2026 salary figures, real-world…
Contract Agents FG IV salary
What is the salary of Administrators AD 5?
This article shows how much Administrators in grade AD5 step 1 can expect to earn in the European Commission, the European Parliament, EU agencies and other EU institutions. This includes not only the basic salary, but also allowances and other benefits. The Administrators AD5 basic salary ranges from EUR 5973,44 to 6758,53. However, your take-home…
European Commission Salary Grid (July 2025 – June 2026)
This article provides the annual European Commission salary grid for Administrators, Assistants, Secretaries and Clerks, and Contract Agents. The values are relevant until middle 2025 when an updated salary grid will be adopted. The European Commission salary grid is reviewed every year and a new version is published in either May or June as part…
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