{"id":19505,"date":"2025-08-26T16:38:49","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T14:38:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.accountable.eu\/?p=19505"},"modified":"2025-08-27T12:16:50","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T10:16:50","slug":"index","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.accountable.eu\/en-be\/blog\/index\/","title":{"rendered":"The Accountable Index: insights into the income of Belgium\u2019s self-employed"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>How much do the self-employed in Belgium really earn? Which professions generate the highest turnover, and where in the country can a starter reach \u20ac100,000 the fastest?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>With the Accountable Index, based on anonymised data from 11,803 self-employed professionals, we provide a unique view of income patterns, regional differences, and surprising trends in Belgian entrepreneurship.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Income by profession: who earns the most?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not every profession is equally lucrative. Here are the median annual turnovers for full-time self-employed professionals, according to the Accountable Index:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"897\" src=\"https:\/\/www.accountable.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chart_professions-EN-1024x897.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19506\" style=\"width:663px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.accountable.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chart_professions-EN-1024x897.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.accountable.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chart_professions-EN-323x283.jpg 323w, https:\/\/www.accountable.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chart_professions-EN-768x673.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.accountable.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chart_professions-EN-1536x1346.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.accountable.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chart_professions-EN-2048x1795.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Doctors<\/strong> \u2013 Physicians take the undisputed top spot, with a median turnover of \u20ac200,000. Their expertise and high level of responsibility are clearly reflected in their income.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Car dealers<\/strong> \u2013 In second place are car dealers, generating a solid median turnover of \u20ac160,000. The combination of demand for mobility and commercial margins makes this a particularly lucrative profession.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Financial advisors &amp; brokers<\/strong> \u2013 With a median turnover of \u20ac135,000, financial advisors and brokers show that high-quality service and trust pay off.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Consultants &amp; IT professionals<\/strong> \u2013 Consultants and IT specialists earn an average of \u20ac100,000. Their income grows rapidly thanks to the scalability of digital solutions and the ongoing demand for technical expertise.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Engineers &amp; technical consultants<\/strong> \u2013 These professions also score high, with a median turnover of \u20ac100,000. Their earnings reflect the strong demand for technical knowledge and problem-solving skills.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sales representatives<\/strong> \u2013 With a stable \u20ac90,000 turnover, sales representatives demonstrate that commercial acumen and strong client relationships are consistently rewarded.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Construction professionals<\/strong> \u2013 The construction sector firmly ranks in the top ten, with a median turnover of nearly \u20ac85,000. Interestingly, construction professionals outperform many traditional white-collar roles.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>HoReCa entrepreneurs<\/strong> \u2013 Despite often high workloads, hospitality operators have a median turnover of \u20ac65,000. A clear example of a sector where passion often takes priority over profit.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Designers and photographers<\/strong> \u2013 Creative professions such as designers, photographers, and coaches earn between \u20ac45,000 and \u20ac55,000. Many professionals in these fields work part-time or combine multiple activities.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Small retailers<\/strong> \u2013 Small shop owners achieve a median annual turnover of \u20ac48,000. Local traders often face high fixed costs, rising e-commerce competition, and thin margins, yet they remain vital for the vibrancy of cities and towns.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Architects<\/strong> \u2013 Surprisingly, architects close the list with a median turnover of only \u20ac45,000, despite their extensive education and significant responsibility.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How quickly do self-employed professionals reach \u20ac100,000 turnover?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The speed at which self-employed professionals reach \u20ac100,000 in turnover varies significantly by profession:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Consultants &amp; IT professionals<\/strong>: on average 1.5 years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Paramedical professionals, construction professionals, sales representatives &amp; HoReCa operators<\/strong>: less than 2 years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Architects, urban planners &amp; real estate agents<\/strong>: 3 years on average.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most <strong>other professions<\/strong> take more than 3 years to reach a \u20ac100,000 annual turnover.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"599\" src=\"https:\/\/www.accountable.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Timeline-EN-1024x599.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19511\" style=\"width:597px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.accountable.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Timeline-EN-1024x599.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.accountable.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Timeline-EN-323x189.jpg 323w, https:\/\/www.accountable.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Timeline-EN-768x449.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.accountable.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Timeline-EN.avif 1197w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Regional differences: Flanders, Wallonia &amp; Brussels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <em>Accountable Index<\/em> reveals some striking contrasts between the regions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Car dealers in Flanders<\/strong> earn the most in Belgium, with a median turnover of \u20ac138,971.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Construction professionals<\/strong> perform well everywhere, but do even better as a secondary occupation in Wallonia.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lawyers in secondary occupation<\/strong> rank highest in Brussels (\u20ac79,915) and Flanders (\u20ac61,015).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Artists<\/strong> are among the lowest-earning groups across all regions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Marketing professionals<\/strong> earn much more in Brussels (\u20ac89,523) than in Flanders or Wallonia (~\u20ac50,000).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Paramedical professionals<\/strong> achieve the best results in Brussels (\u20ac82,760).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Photographers<\/strong> show significant regional inequality, ranging from \u20ac54,134 (Wallonia) to \u20ac61,630 (Brussels).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flanders<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Zooming in on Flanders, it\u2019s clear that in Antwerp the entrepreneurial spirit is stronger than ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the <em>Accountable Index<\/em>, the average annual income of a full-time self-employed professional in Antwerp is \u20ac60,659, while part-timers (secondary occupation) average \u20ac14,290.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Top earners in Antwerp:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>IT Professionals:<\/strong> \u20ac119,384 median annual turnover<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Consultants:<\/strong> \u20ac111,593<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Construction professionals:<\/strong> \u20ac100,074<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Drivers &amp; couriers:<\/strong> \u20ac94,097<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Teachers:<\/strong> \u20ac88,883<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>What stands out is that consultants and IT professionals in Antwerp reach their first \u20ac100,000 turnover about <strong>25% faster than in Brussels<\/strong>, and even <strong>60% faster than in West Flanders<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yet, in terms of overall turnover, Antwerp ranks only third, after Walloon Brabant and Limburg. A possible explanation? <strong>Intense competition in a densely populated, entrepreneurial city.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wallonia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Heading south, we find that Walloon Brabant is <em>the<\/em> hotspot for freelancers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The average annual income there amounts to \u20ac59,725 for full-time self-employed professionals and \u20ac18,295 for those in secondary occupation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Top earners in Walloon Brabant:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Consultants &amp; IT professionals:<\/strong> \u20ac136,132 median annual turnover \u2014 the highest figure in all of Belgium (national average: \u20ac101,347)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>IT specialists <\/strong>(alone)<strong>:<\/strong> \u20ac135,451 median turnover, also the absolute top nationwide<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Engineers:<\/strong> rank among the best-earning groups in the province<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Profession in focus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Consultants &amp; engineers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Median turnover: <strong>\u20ac102,738<\/strong> nationwide<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Best-performing region: <strong>Wallonia<\/strong> (\u20ac109,350)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Top province: <strong>Walloon Brabant<\/strong> (\u20ac135,451)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weakest regions: <strong>West Flanders, Namur, <\/strong>and<strong> Hainaut<\/strong> (\u2248 \u20ac85,000)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Construction professionals &amp; architects<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Construction workers<\/strong>: consistently high and stable incomes across all regions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Architects<\/strong>: strikingly low, averaging \u20ac45,000\u201347,000 \u2014 far below engineers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Coaches &amp; designers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Designers<\/strong>: median turnover of \u20ac45,000\u201355,000, with strong regional differences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Coaches<\/strong>: perform better in Brussels (\u20ac62,000) than in Flanders or Wallonia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Paramedical professionals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Highest earners in Brussels (<strong>\u20ac82,760<\/strong>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Less lucrative in Wallonia (<strong>\u20ac60,105<\/strong>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wide variation depending on specialization and region<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Accountable Index<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The Accountable Index is based on anonymised user data from 11,803 self-employed professionals active between January 1 and December 31, 2024. The figures represent median annual turnovers and are not official statistics, but they provide a unique insight into the economic life of Belgium\u2019s self-employed.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How much do the self-employed in Belgium really earn? Which professions generate the highest turnover, and where in the country can a starter reach \u20ac100,000 the fastest? With the Accountable Index, based on anonymised data from 11,803 self-employed professionals, we provide a unique view of income patterns, regional differences, and surprising trends in Belgian entrepreneurship. 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