How much does a rig driller make in Belgium?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is €6,317 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $85,660
- Compared with the median pay in Belgium
- 1.7 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Belgium ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Australia | $94,390 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $88,700 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $85,660 |
| 4. Switzerland estimate | $84,780 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $492 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Miners€75,600
- Stone planer€63,130
- Stone fabricator€62,650
- Metal caster€66,550
- Metal filer€61,050
- Chemical products plant and machine operators€69,870
- Photo retoucher€52,980
- Cure operator€59,370
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rig driller make a month in Belgium?
The median gross salary is €6,317 a month, €75,810 a year.
How much does a rig driller make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €65,880 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €88,980.
Which country pays a rig driller the most?
Australia, with a median of $94,390 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a rig driller make more in Belgium or in United States?
In Belgium: $85,660 a year against $57,170 in United States, 1.5 times more.
Who makes more, a rig driller or a stone planer?
A rig driller: €75,810 a year against €63,130 for a stone planer, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate