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# How do I determine my Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) on Salary.lu?

## What is FTE?

FTE represents the number of full-time employees your company would have if all part-time and full-time positions were converted to full-time hours. For example:

* 1 full-time employee = 1 FTE
* 2 half-time employees = 1 FTE
* 1 employee working 30 hours/week (75% time) = 0.75 FTE

## Standard working hours in Luxembourg

In Luxembourg, the standard full-time working week is typically **40 hours**. This serves as the baseline for FTE calculations.

## How to calculate FTE

To calculate the FTE for each employee, use the following formula:

**FTE = (Employee's weekly working hours) ÷ (Standard full-time hours)**

### Example calculations:

* Employee working 40 hours/week: 40 ÷ 40 = **1.0 FTE**
* Employee working 20 hours/week: 20 ÷ 40 = **0.5 FTE**
* Employee working 30 hours/week: 30 ÷ 40 = **0.75 FTE**
* Employee working 35 hours/week: 35 ÷ 40 = **0.875 FTE**

## Calculating total company FTE

To determine your company's total FTE:

1. Calculate the FTE for each individual employee using the formula above
2. Add all individual FTE values together

**Example:**

* 3 employees at 40 hours/week = 3.0 FTE
* 2 employees at 20 hours/week = 1.0 FTE
* 1 employee at 30 hours/week = 0.75 FTE

* **Total company FTE = 4.75**

## Important considerations

* **Contract hours matter**: Use the contracted weekly working hours specified in each employee's contract on [Salary.lu](http://salary.lu/)
* **Variable hours**: For employees with variable hours, use the average weekly hours over a representative period
* **Temporary absences**: Long-term absences (extended sick leave, unpaid leave) may need to be factored in depending on the context of your FTE calculation
* **Interns and apprentices**: Depending on your reporting requirements, you may or may not include these in your FTE count

## FTE on [Salary.lu](http://salary.lu/)

Currently, [Salary.lu](http://salary.lu/) does not automatically calculate FTE. However, you can:

* Find each employee's contracted weekly hours in their contract details on the platform
* Use the formula above to calculate individual and total FTE manually
* Keep your own records of FTE calculations for reporting purposes

## Why FTE matters

FTE is often required for:

* Statistical reporting to government authorities
* Determining eligibility for certain programs or subsidies
* Understanding workforce capacity
* Budget and resource planning
* Compliance with labor law thresholds (certain regulations apply based on company size in FTE)

## Need help?

If you need assistance determining your FTE or have questions about employee working hours on [Salary.lu](http://salary.lu/), please contact our support team.