This year, a 7.2% salary increase is expected, benefiting European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and her colleagues. This marks the sixth salary increase for EU officials since the beginning of 2022.
The salary growth in the EU is driven by inflation and rising living costs in Brussels and Luxembourg, according to EU officials. As of January this year, 40,000 employees of EU institutions already received a 3% raise. The new increase will be officially announced in December—it applies to the period starting from July of this year, meaning salaries will be adjusted retroactively.
The minimum base salary for a regular employee will rise from €3,361 to €3,603, and the maximum salary will increase from €23,959 to €25,685 per month. At the same time, Ursula von der Leyen’s salary will increase from €32,101 to €34,412, while the salary of European Commissioners will rise from €26,169 to €28,053.
The EU plans to spend an additional €16.6 million on salary increases, intending to offset the costs through cuts in other budget areas.
