2026 RatesNetherlands Minimum Wage
Current minimum wage rates and regulations in Netherlands for 2026.
Minimum Wage Rates 2026
Hourly
€14.90
Weekly (40h)
€596
Monthly (40h)
€2583
Annual (40h)
€30,992
Key Information
Hourly Rate System
Since January 1, 2024, the Netherlands uses a single hourly minimum wage rate for all workers aged 21 and over. This replaced the previous system based on weekly/monthly rates.
Holiday Allowance
The minimum wage includes the mandatory 8% holiday allowance (vakantiegeld). This is typically paid out once a year in May/June.
Age-Based Rates
Workers under 21 receive a percentage of the adult minimum wage: 18 years: 80%, 19 years: 90%, 20 years: 100% (same as adult rate from 2024).
Bi-annual Updates
The minimum wage is adjusted twice yearly - on January 1 and July 1. Increases are linked to average wage growth in the Netherlands.
Part-time Minimum Wage
| Hours/Week | Weekly | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 hours | €298 | €1291 | €15,496 |
| 24 hours | €358 | €1550 | €18,595.2 |
| 28 hours | €417 | €1808 | €21,694.4 |
| 32 hours | €477 | €2066 | €24,793.6 |
| 36 hours | €536 | €2324 | €27,892.8 |
| 40 hours | €596 | €2583 | €30,992 |
Minimum wage sources and assumptions
Minimum wage pages use official labour and government publications, then convert hourly, monthly, and annual rates for comparison. This page was last reviewed for Netherlands 2026 data on April 27, 2026.
Primary references
Calculation notes
- Annual estimates assume the standard full-time hours shown on the page.
- Some countries use collective agreements, age bands, sectors, or regions instead of a single national rate.
- Displayed conversions are estimates and may exclude holiday allowance, 13th-month pay, or local supplements unless stated.
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