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🇳🇱2026 Statistics

Average Salary in Netherlands

Salary statistics and benchmarks for Netherlands. See how your salary compares to averages by industry and experience level.

Average Gross Salary

€ 56.000

per year

Median Gross Salary

€ 44.000

per year

Average Net Salary

€ 38.500

per year

Median Net Salary

€ 32.000

per year

Average is higher than median because high earners pull the average up. Median represents the "middle" salary - half earn more, half earn less.

Salary by Experience Level

Entry Level (0-2 years)
€ 35.000(€ 2.917/month)
Junior (2-5 years)
€ 45.000(€ 3.750/month)
Mid-Level (5-10 years)
€ 60.000(€ 5.000/month)
Senior (10-15 years)
€ 75.000(€ 6.250/month)
Expert (15+ years)
€ 90.000(€ 7.500/month)

Salary by Industry

1.Technology & IT
€ 72.000
2.Finance & Banking
€ 68.000
3.Consulting
€ 65.000
4.Engineering
€ 58.000
5.Healthcare
€ 55.000
6.Marketing
€ 50.000
7.Education
€ 45.000
8.Retail & Hospitality
€ 32.000

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Data sources: Government statistics offices, industry surveys, and employment data. Figures are estimates for 2026 based on latest available data. Actual salaries vary by location, company size, and individual circumstances.