Posted on 29 April 2025
Salary Indexation in Luxembourg in May 2025: What you need to know π
Discover how the 2.5% salary indexation in Luxembourg in May 2025 impacts your income and your tax return. File easily with taxx.lu.
Great news for all employees in Luxembourg: a new automatic wage indexation will take place in May 2025, resulting in a general salary increase of 2.5%!
What is wage indexation?
Wage indexation is a key mechanism in Luxembourg: it automatically adjusts salaries, pensions, and certain social benefits based on consumer price trends.
In simple terms, when inflation exceeds a defined threshold, a salary increase is triggered to protect your purchasing power.
In simple terms, when inflation exceeds a defined threshold, a salary increase is triggered to protect your purchasing power.
By the end of April 2025, the consumer price index reached the threshold, leading to a general salary increase in May 2025.
How much more will you earn? πΆ
Hereβs the concrete impact of the upcoming indexation on your gross salary:
β οΈ Note: The net impact will depend on your individual tax situation.
What it means for your tax return π
A salary increase also affects your annual tax declaration:
- Your taxable income will rise, potentially increasing the amount of tax you owe.
- Some tax deductions may become even more important to optimize your tax burden.
- You might qualify for new tax optimizations thanks to your adjusted income.
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