A summer job in Luxembourg in 2024?

Summer job opportunities and regulations for students and pupils in Luxembourg (2024)

Summer jobs offer students a valuable opportunity to build financial security and independence. This can be particularly beneficial for those who may not have access to grants or full parental support for their education. Luxembourg offers great opportunities for students and pupils aged 15-26 to gain valuable work experience and boost their finances through summer jobs. This experience can provide insights into professional settings, develop essential skills, and build a network of contacts. Additionally, summer jobs allow students to earn income to support their educational pursuits. This financial independence can contribute to covering study materials, living expenses, and other associated costs.

Eligibility and remuneration:

• Age requirements: You must be between 15 and 26 years old, currently enrolled in a full-time educational program, or your school registration having ended less than 4 months ago.
• Work duration: You can work for a maximum of 2 months or 346 hours per year. This can be done part-time or full-time (40 hours per week) and may involve multiple contracts throughout the year.
• Salary range: The typical salary range for student summer jobs falls between €1,500 and €2,000+ per month.
• Tax exemption: Salaries up to €16 per hour are generally exempt from income tax. In such cases, the student or pupil requires no tax form submission. The employer, however, is responsible for notifying the relevant Regional Office for Social Security (RTS).

Important considerations:

• Leave and illness: Students and pupils are not entitled to regular paid or sick leave during summer employment, meaning that they will not be paid on days they miss work.
• Social security contributions: Employers are not required to pay social security contributions for sickness, pension, or nursing care insurance for student summer jobs. However, accident insurance coverage is mandatory, with the contribution rate varying by industry sector.

This information is intended as a general overview and may not address every specific situation.

Sources of information:

• csl.lu
• eurostat
• guichet.lu
• itm.public.lu
• lesfrontaliers.lu