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The Netherlands Fast Facts
Safeguard Editorial Team
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Payroll in the Netherlands
Wages
National minimum wages, excluding those based on piecework, are set at €14.06 EUR per hour for employees aged 21 and over.
Salaries
The overall annual average salary in the Netherlands is approximately €44,000 EUR per year, with monthly ranges from €3,000 to €4,000 EUR, depending on the position and experience. The monthly median salary in the Netherlands is around €3,666 EUR.
By gender, the average annual salary for men is €46,000 EUR, while the annual average salary for women is €42,000 EUR. Employers in the Netherlands with more than 100 employees must report gender pay gaps to the government.
Salaries by location in the Netherlands
Amsterdam: The city is known for offering salaries 20% higher than the national average for junior roles and 15% higher for mid-level roles, especially in sectors like finance, technology, and creative industries.
Rotterdam: Offers salaries 10% higher than the national average for senior positions, particularly in logistics, maritime, and manufacturing.
Payroll frequency
In the Netherlands, employees are typically paid on a monthly basis, with salaries disbursed on the last working day of each month, as specified in the employment contract or collective labor agreement. Dutch labor law mandates that remuneration must be paid at least once a month, ensuring regular income for employees.
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