SALARY IN THE NETHERLANDS
The Kingdom of the Netherlands (Holland) is located in north-western Europe, washed by the North Sea and bordered by Germany and Belgium. It is a very beautiful state with a strong economy, comfortable climate, developed democratic institutions and high standard of living. The population of the Netherlands is slightly more than 17.2 million people. Unemployment is about 3–4%. Let's find out what salaries in the Netherlands in 2023.
Minimum salary in the Netherlands
According to the Dutch government, the official minimum wage in the Netherlands from January 1, 2023 is 1,934.40 euros per month. Local workers receive a minimum of €446.40 per week and €89.28 per day. These rates are valid for persons over the age of 21. Workers between the ages of 15 and 20 receive a minimum wage calculated as a percentage of 30 to 80% of the prime rate.
Age | Per month | Per week | Per day |
21 years old and over | €1,934.40 | €446.40 | €89.28 |
20 years old | €1,547.50 | €357.10 | €71.42 |
19 years old | €1,160.65 | €267.85 | €53.57 |
18 years old | €967.20 | €223.20 | €44.64 |
17 years old | €764.10 | €176.35 | €35.27 |
16 years old | €667.35 | €154.00 | €30.80 |
15 years old | €580.30 | €133.90 | €26.78 |
Compared to January 1, 2022, the minimum wage in the Netherlands has increased by 209.4 euros. Local legislation does not set a fixed number of hours for a full working week, but it is usually 36, 38 or 40 hours.
Full-time working week | 21 years old | 20 years old | 19 years old | 18 years old | 17 years old | 16 years old | 15 years old |
36 hours | €12.40 | €9.92 | €7.44 | €6.20 | €4.90 | €4.28 | €3.72 |
38 hours | €11.75 | €9.40 | €7.05 | €5.87 | €4.64 | €4.05 | €3.53 |
40 hours | €11.16 | €8.93 | €6.70 | €5.58 | €4.41 | €3.85 | €3.35 |
Note. The official Dutch minimum wage is revised by the government twice a year, on 1 January and 1 July.
Average salary in the Netherlands
According to the Dutch Central Planning Bureau, the average wage in the Netherlands in 2023 is €2,855 per month before taxes. After all deductions, a local worker is left with about €2,152.
Age | Euro per year (gross) |
15-25 years old | 10,600 |
25-45 years old | 36,400 |
45-65 years old | 42,400 |
65 years and over | 24,900 |
In order to be officially employed in the Netherlands as a highly qualified specialist, a local employer must provide a minimum wage of €4,840 per month (€58,080 per year) to an alien over the age of 30 and €3,549 per month (€41,508 per year) to a person under the age of 30. International students who have studied at a Dutch university for the last 3 years must earn at least €2,543 per month (€20,516 per year) in the first year after their studies.
Occupation | Euros per year (gross) |
Chairman of the board of directors (medium-sized company) | 516,300 |
Footballer (Dutch league) | 250,000 |
Senior airline pilot (long-haul flights) | 227,400 |
Commercial Director | 194,900 |
Hospital director | 205,400 |
Sales Director | 165,700 |
Marketing Director | 142,800 |
IT Director | 114,800 |
Member of the Dutch Parliament | 114,500 |
Treasurer | 107,700 |
IT Manager | 102,100 |
Public Relations Manager | 98,100 |
Lawyer | 93,000 |
University lecturer | 70,300 |
Senior Accountant | 62,000 |
Journalist (national newspaper) | 62,000 |
Computer programmer | 59,900 |
Elementary school principal | 53,500 |
Office manager | 45,300 |
Elementary school teacher | 44,650 |
Graphic designer | 41,700 |
Chef | 40,200 |
Train Driver | 38,800 |
Secretary | 34,300 |
Bus Driver | 33,600 |
Builder | 33,500 |
Plasterer | 32,800 |
Electrician | 31,800 |
Cab driver | 31,800 |
Garbage collector | 29,000 |
Courier | 27,400 |
Administrator | 27,000 |
Janitor | 24,800 |
Hairdresser | 24,500 |
Packer | 22,000 |
Chef | 40,200 |
In conclusion, we note that the income tax rate in the Netherlands on salaries of employees varies from 36.93% (income up to 73,031 euros per year) to 49.50% (income over 73,031 euros per year).