Flexi-job pay: what do you earn per hour in 2026?

Frequently asked questions about flexi-job pay

• How much do you earn per hour as a flexi-jobber?▾

  Outside hospitality, at least the sectoral minimum wage for the job; hospitality has a separate minimum. On top of your flexi pay you receive 7.67% flexi holiday pay. On your flexi pay you pay no tax up to 18,440 euros (income year 2026); above that amount, the excess is taxed. That ceiling does not apply to retirees.
• What is the maximum wage for a flexi-job?▾

  In all sectors except hospitality, the flexi wage may not be higher than 150% of the minimum sectoral wage. Hospitality also has a maximum per hour. If you have questions about the pay for a vacancy, you can contact your job adviser.
• What are the pros and cons of a flexi-job?▾

  Advantages: on your flexi pay you pay no employee social security contributions, and up to 18,440 euros (income year 2026) no tax either. That ceiling does not apply to retirees. You also build up social rights, and on top of your flexi pay you receive 7.67% flexi holiday pay. Disadvantages: above the ceiling, the excess is taxed, and you must meet a condition: in principle, you must have worked at least 4/5 for one or more other employers in the third quarter before the flexi-job, or be retired.
• Is a flexi-job a good wage?▾

  That depends on the job and on what you agree with the employer. Outside hospitality, your flexi pay must be at least the sectoral minimum wage for the job; hospitality has a separate minimum. On your flexi pay you pay no employee social security contributions, and up to 18,440 euros (income year 2026) no tax either; above that amount, the excess is taxed. That ceiling does not apply to retirees.
• How is the wage of a flexi-jobber calculated?▾

  Outside hospitality, your flexi pay must be at least the sectoral minimum wage for the job; hospitality has a separate minimum. On top of your flexi pay you receive 7.67% flexi holiday pay. No employee social security contributions are deducted from your flexi pay, and as long as your income from flexi-jobs stays below 18,440 euros (income year 2026), no withholding tax either. That ceiling does not apply to retirees. Your employer pays an employer contribution of 28% on your flexi pay.
• Do you earn more on Sundays?▾

  We cannot say that in general. Outside hospitality, your flexi pay must be at least the sectoral minimum wage for the job; hospitality has a separate minimum. On top of your flexi pay you receive 7.67% flexi holiday pay. If you have questions about the pay for a vacancy, you can contact your job adviser.
• In which sectors do you earn the most?▾

  We cannot say that in general: the minimum wage differs per sector and per job. In all sectors except hospitality, the flexi wage may not be higher than 150% of the minimum sectoral wage.