How much do people earn in Netherlands?

Across the 89 roles we model for Netherlands, mid-level gross pay ranges from $35,124 for tutor to $209,980 for physician per year, converted at build-time reference rates.

What are the highest paid jobs in Netherlands?

In our 2026 mid-level model the top three are Physician ($209,980), Machine Learning Engineer ($155,530), Cloud Architect ($155,439). These are modeled benchmarks—actual offers depend on the employer, city and your specific scope.

How much tax is taken from a salary in Netherlands?

We apply an approximate effective rate of about 30% for illustration. Payroll, credits and local rules change your real take-home, so use our income tax calculator for a closer estimate.

How do salaries in Netherlands compare to cost of living?

Our cost-of-living index for Netherlands is 0.90 (US = 1.00). Check the cost of living page for this market to see how much of a nominal salary survives local rent, food and transport.

Salary hub · Europe · 2026

Salaries in Netherlands

Browse 89 job salary guides for Netherlands. Each profile uses a deterministic model (cost of living, demand, and seniority multipliers) so you can compare roles before negotiating an offer.

Dutch roles often attach a 13th-month holiday allowance to base, and the 30% ruling changes effective rates for some expats.

Cost of living & salary equivalence in Netherlands →Take-home salary index 2026 →

Figures use Toolminator's static salary model (ranges for comparison, not job listings). Methodology & limitations.

Top cities in Netherlands

City pay and cost-of-living multipliers applied to the Netherlands bands — pick a role to see the city-adjusted range.

Amsterdam

Business salaries in Netherlands (6)

Creative salaries in Netherlands (5)

Education salaries in Netherlands (4)

Engineering salaries in Netherlands (4)

Finance salaries in Netherlands (6)

HR salaries in Netherlands (2)

Healthcare salaries in Netherlands (14)

Hospitality salaries in Netherlands (2)

Legal salaries in Netherlands (3)

Logistics salaries in Netherlands (4)

Marketing salaries in Netherlands (7)

Operations salaries in Netherlands (4)

Sales salaries in Netherlands (5)

Technology salaries in Netherlands (20)

Trades salaries in Netherlands (3)

Frequently asked questions

How much do people earn in Netherlands?: Across the 89 roles we model for Netherlands, mid-level gross pay ranges from $35,124 for tutor to $209,980 for physician per year, converted at build-time reference rates.
What are the highest paid jobs in Netherlands?: In our 2026 mid-level model the top three are Physician ($209,980), Machine Learning Engineer ($155,530), Cloud Architect ($155,439). These are modeled benchmarks—actual offers depend on the employer, city and your specific scope.
How much tax is taken from a salary in Netherlands?: We apply an approximate effective rate of about 30% for illustration. Payroll, credits and local rules change your real take-home, so use our income tax calculator for a closer estimate.
How do salaries in Netherlands compare to cost of living?: Our cost-of-living index for Netherlands is 0.90 (US = 1.00). Check the cost of living page for this market to see how much of a nominal salary survives local rent, food and transport.

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