The latest official Statistics Netherlands data put average wages and salaries at €61,400 per full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2025, or about €5,117 per month when the annual total is divided by 12. The figure includes holiday allowance, bonuses and certain other forms of remuneration and is provisional.
The CBS national accounts series updated in July 2026 also reports €36.60 in wages per hour worked for 2025. It replaces the earlier article’s modelled €4,453 monthly estimate with a directly published official measure.
The median is lower and uses a different CBS income definition. The latest official income-as-an-employee series shows median employee income of €46,200 in 2024, equivalent to €3,850 per month when divided by 12. Final 2024 and provisional 2025 income figures are scheduled for autumn 2026, so there is no official 2026 median salary yet.
After wage tax, national insurance and a possible employee pension deduction, a worker earning the FTE average might receive roughly €3,400–€3,700 in a regular month, with holiday allowance or other special payments normally handled separately. This is an estimate, not an official national net-salary statistic.
Average Salary in the Netherlands — Key Numbers
| Metric | Latest figure |
|---|---|
| Average gross wage per FTE | €61,400 per year in 2025 |
| Monthly equivalent including special remuneration | about €5,117 |
| Approximate monthly base if the only special payment were 8% holiday allowance | about €4,738 |
| Median income as an employee | €46,200 per year in 2024 |
| Median monthly equivalent | €3,850 |
| Estimated regular monthly take-home pay at the FTE average | about €3,400–€3,700 |
| Statutory minimum wage from 1 July 2026, age 21+ | €14.99 per hour |
| Negotiated wage growth in Q1 2026 | 4.5% year on year, provisional |
Dutch employees are normally entitled to at least 8% holiday allowance on gross annual salary. This is often paid once a year, so a contract’s regular monthly base salary should not automatically be compared with a CBS annual figure that already includes special remuneration.
Calculate your exact net salary in the Netherlands with our Net Salary Calculator.
Methodology Note
The Netherlands publishes several valid wage measures, but they answer different questions:
- National accounts show wages per FTE and include holiday allowance, bonuses, benefits in kind and some employment-related reimbursements.
- Employee-income statistics measure a person’s total income as an employee over the year and provide an official median.
- Payroll amounts on an employment contract may exclude the separately accrued holiday allowance.
- Part-time work is common, so an average per job is lower than an average per FTE.
The €61,400 annual FTE figure is the latest official nationwide average available as of 19 July 2026. It is a provisional 2025 statistic, not an estimate for 2026. No final official average salary for the full year 2026 exists yet.
Gross vs Net — Understanding Your Take-Home Pay
Gross salary is the amount before payroll deductions. Net salary is what reaches your bank account after wage tax, national insurance and any employee pension contribution.
For employees below state pension age, the official 2026 wage-tax and national-insurance brackets are:
| Annual taxable wage | Combined rate |
|---|---|
| Up to and including €38,883 | 35.75% |
| More than €38,883 up to €78,426 | 37.56% |
| More than €78,426 | 49.50% |
These headline rates do not equal the effective burden because tax credits reduce the amount payable. In 2026, the maximum general tax credit is €3,115 and the maximum employed person’s tax credit is €5,685, with both depending on income. The Tax Administration publishes the official 2026 tax-credit thresholds and phase-outs.
A simplified planning example for €61,400 annual gross pay is:
| Step | Estimated amount |
|---|---|
| Gross annual wage including special remuneration | €61,400 |
| Average gross amount per calendar month | €5,117 |
| Estimated net annual income before individual adjustments | roughly €44,000–€45,000 |
| Estimated regular monthly take-home pay | roughly €3,400–€3,700 |
The result varies with pension arrangements, how holiday pay is distributed, bonuses, age, tax-credit application and benefits in kind. It also excludes mandatory private health-insurance premiums, which are generally paid separately rather than withheld as ordinary wage tax.
For a personalised calculation, use our Net Salary Calculator or consult the Dutch Tax Guide.
Social Insurance and Employer Contributions
The first tax bracket includes national insurance for old age, surviving dependants and long-term care. Employee-insurance premiums for unemployment and disability are generally employer costs rather than deductions from net salary.
The Tax Administration’s 2026 employee-insurance contribution table sets, among other rates, the low unemployment-fund premium at 2.74%, the high premium at 7.74%, the low disability-fund premium at 6.27% and the high premium at 7.63%. The applicable total is not one universal percentage because it depends on the contract and employer.
Pension contributions also vary by pension fund and collective agreement. This is why a single nationwide employer-cost percentage or exact net salary would be misleading.
Salaries by Occupation and Sector
Current official euro salary ranges by industry are not published in the form used by the original table. Replacing those survey-based estimates with CBS median hourly wages gives a consistent official comparison. The latest final figures are for 2024 and exclude overtime and special payments such as holiday allowance.
| Occupational group | Median gross hourly wage, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Managers | €41.60 |
| ICT occupations | €33.50 |
| Public administration, security and legal occupations | €31.20 |
| Teaching occupations | €29.00 |
| Care and welfare occupations | €27.70 |
| Business and administrative occupations | €26.70 |
| Creative and linguistic occupations | €26.80 |
| Technical occupations | €25.20 |
| Commercial occupations | €19.60 |
| Agricultural occupations | €17.30 |
| Transport and logistics occupations | €17.20 |
| Service occupations | €16.80 |
The values come from the final CBS median hourly-wage table by occupation. They should not be converted into monthly amounts without specifying contracted hours.
Sector wage growth also differs. In 2025, negotiated wages rose fastest in information and communication, by 7.4%, while real estate activities recorded the smallest increase, at 3.2%. The CBS 2026 negotiated-wage dashboard provides the official sector breakdown.
Salary and Income Differences by Region
CBS does not publish a directly comparable current average salary for every Dutch city. The original Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Eindhoven and northern-province salary estimates have therefore been removed.
The closest comprehensive official regional comparison is personal income, which is broader than salary because it can also include self-employment income and certain benefits. The latest provisional 2024 figures show:
| Region | Average personal income | Median personal income |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | €42,200 | €34,300 |
| North Holland | €46,500 | €36,100 |
| Utrecht province | €46,300 | €37,800 |
| South Holland | €43,200 | €34,900 |
| North Brabant | €41,900 | €34,500 |
| Groningen | €36,800 | €30,600 |
| Friesland | €37,000 | €31,400 |
| Limburg | €38,800 | €32,000 |
These official CBS regional income figures are useful context but must not be presented as employee salaries. Occupation mix, working hours and the concentration of self-employed people all affect the regional result.
For a full picture of living standards, see our Cost of Living in the Netherlands guide.
Minimum Wage in the Netherlands
The Netherlands has had a statutory hourly rather than monthly minimum wage since 2024. From 1 July 2026, the official minimum wage for workers aged 21 and over is €14.99 per hour, up from €14.71 in the first half of 2026.
There is no single official monthly equivalent because monthly pay depends on the agreed number of working hours. Holiday allowance is payable on top and should not be silently included in a monthly minimum-wage comparison.
Salary Trends — Is the Netherlands Keeping Up with Inflation?
Collectively agreed hourly wages increased by 5.0% in 2025, while real negotiated wages rose by 1.6%. CBS marks the annual wage figure as provisional in its official 2025 wage-growth release.
In the first quarter of 2026, negotiated wages including special remuneration were 4.5% higher year on year. Private-company wages rose by 4.8%, subsidised-institution wages by 4.2% and public-sector wages by 3.4%. These are provisional collective-agreement figures, not a final national average salary. CBS reported the details in its Q1 2026 negotiated-wage publication.
Consumer prices were 2.9% higher in June 2026 than a year earlier by the Dutch CPI. The HICP rate was 2.5%. With negotiated wages growing by 4.5% in Q1 and CPI inflation at 2.9% in June, the latest indicators suggest positive real wage growth, although the periods are not identical and housing costs can absorb much of the gain.
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What Is Considered a Good Salary in the Netherlands?
The official median employee income of €46,200 per year is a more representative middle benchmark than the €61,400 FTE average. For a full-time offer, also check whether the quoted amount includes or excludes the 8% holiday allowance, pension deductions and any thirteenth-month payment.
A gross package above €61,400 including special remuneration is above the current FTE average. Whether it provides a comfortable standard of living depends heavily on housing, household composition, commuting and childcare costs.
Bottom Line
The latest official nationwide figure is €61,400 in wages and salaries per FTE in 2025, equivalent to about €5,117 per month including holiday allowance and other special remuneration. It is provisional and should not be presented as a final 2026 salary.
The latest official median income as an employee is €46,200 per year for 2024, or €3,850 per month when divided by 12. At the FTE average, estimated take-home pay is roughly €3,400–€3,700 in a regular month, depending particularly on pension deductions and the timing of holiday pay.
From 1 July 2026, the statutory minimum wage is €14.99 per hour for workers aged 21 and over. Negotiated wages were 4.5% higher year on year in Q1 2026, while June CPI inflation stood at 2.9%. These 2026 figures are current indicators, not a completed annual average-salary statistic.
Disclaimer
The salary, tax and net income figures in this article are provided for general informational purposes only. Actual take-home pay may vary depending on personal circumstances, tax allowances, social security status, family situation, place of residence, bonuses, special payments and other individual factors. Some net salary figures and effective deduction rates may be estimates based on publicly available data and simplified calculations. They should not be considered tax, legal, financial or employment advice. Before making financial, employment or relocation decisions, consult an official authority, qualified tax adviser, payroll specialist or other relevant professional.
Average salary in the Netherlands
Matias Buće has a formal background in administrative law and more than ten years of experience studying global markets, forex trading, and personal finance. His legal training shapes his approach to investing — with a focus on regulation, structure, and risk management. At Finorum, he writes about a broad range of financial topics, from European ETFs to practical personal finance strategies for everyday investors.
Sources & References
EU regulations & taxation
- Belastingdienst.nl — 2026 employee-insurance contribution table
- 2026 wage-tax and national-insurance brackets
- official 2026 tax-credit thresholds and phase-outs
Additional educational resources
- Business.gov.nl — 8% holiday allowance on gross annual salary
- Cbs.nl — 2.9% higher in June 2026 than a year earlier
- 2026 negotiated-wage dashboard
- CBS national accounts series updated in July 2026
- final CBS median hourly-wage table by occupation
- official 2025 wage-growth release
- official CBS regional income figures
- official income-as-an-employee series
- Q1 2026 negotiated-wage publication
- Government.nl — official minimum wage for workers aged 21 and over is €14.99 per hour