Luxembourg City - Post Report Question and Answers
What types of jobs do most expatriate spouses/partners have? Locally based or telecommuting? Full-time or part-time? Can you comment on local salary scales?
This varies wildly depending on the qualifications of each individual. Local pay scales can swing as much as 30% higher than some places in the US, however they seem to be about 30% lower than high cost of living areas like Seattle or Los Angeles. Fluency in French, German, Portuguese, or English (more is better) would be required to get a job on the local economy. - Jun 2017
Yes if you speak fluent French or German. - Mar 2016
Only if you can get a visa which means typically you must be an EU resident. Otherwise, you're out of luck. - Aug 2012
if you know fluent french - Sep 2011
I am told there is more than you think. However, as an American, I suspect I would have competition from the UK. I am not EU, so it should be difficult for me to find work (as a writer). - Sep 2010
noNo. - Apr 2010
No, ISL only hires from the government unemployment office. So forget sending them a resume, as they prefer to hire unemployed locals or expats with no skills. Luxembourg's government pays a large portion of their first year's salary. So I guess it's better to sign-up with the Luxembourg unemployment office to get a job in this town. Unless you can get one with your spouse's company. - Oct 2009
