Data Scientist Salary in Netherlands

Mid-level · EUR · 2026 model

Data Scientist hiring in Netherlands remains high in our static model, with pay bands that reflect local cost of living and sector demand.

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

Salary range · Mid-level

€52,000€72,000

Gross annual · EUR

≈ $60,353≈ $83,565 (USD approx. · rates from 2026-06-15)

Average

€62,000

$71,959 approx.

Est. take-home

€43,400

$50,371 approx.

~30% effective tax (model)

Demand

high

rising trend

Directional trend (estimated model)

Growth-leaning

Data Scientist · Mid-level · Netherlands

PressuredStableGrowth

Our static model weights this role family with above-average demand and pay momentum—useful for negotiation prep, not a hiring forecast.

Directional only—not historic BLS/payroll data or a prediction of future offers. Derived from role demand multipliers and growth tags in our static catalog.

Hourly ↔ yearly

Midpoint gross annual pay for this role converts to an implied €29.81/hr before tax (40 hours/week, 52 weeks). Estimated take-home is about €20.87/hr using our simplified 30% effective rate—not payroll precision.

Overtime, bonuses, and part-time schedules change real hourly pay. Adjust hours and wage in the calculator—figures here are educational ranges from the Salary Explorer model.

Take-home waterfall

Mid-point gross pay through our simplified tax rate, then cost-of-living-adjusted buying power for Netherlands. Planning illustration—not payroll, tax filing, or relocation advice.

1. Gross annual (mid)

$71,959 USD equivalent

€62,000

2. − Estimated tax (~30%)

−€18,600

3. = Net take-home

~€3,617/mo · $50,371 USD

€43,400

4. ÷ CoL index (0.90× US) → buying power

US-equivalent purchasing power on net pay

$55,968

Gross-only buying power in our model is $79,954 US-equivalent—use step 4 when comparing after-tax lifestyle.

Cost of living comparison

Same role and seniority (mid-level Data Scientist) in other countries. Buying power divides gross USD by our static CoL index (US = 1.0)—a planning heuristic, not a relocation quote.

Netherlands ranks #7 of 7 on buying power for this role ($79,954 US-equivalent vs $147,057 in Ireland). Use the table to compare gross USD vs CoL-adjusted value.

Model signals: demand high · pay trend rising (Netherlands, EUR)

CountryGross (mid)Gross USDCoL × USBuying power
Ireland€117,835$136,7630.93×$147,057View
Spain€91,227$105,8810.72×$147,057View
SingaporeSGD 192,327$149,9981.02×$147,057View
India₹3,900,160$41,1760.28×$147,057View
MexicoMX$1,063,031$61,7640.42×$147,057View
TürkiyeTRY 2,381,962$51,4700.35×$147,057View
Netherlands(this page)€62,000$71,9590.90×$79,954Current

City-level rent and tax rules differ inside each country. See methodology & limitations on the Salary Explorer hub.

Junior vs mid vs senior

LevelRange (local)Approx. USD
Junior€71,536€85,355$83,027 – $99,066Compare
Mid-level€52,000€72,000$60,353 – $83,565Current
Senior€143,343€183,853$166,368 – $213,386Compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average Data Scientist salary in Netherlands for mid-level roles?
Our 2026 model shows a typical range of €52,000 to €72,000, with a midpoint near €62,000 gross per year before tax. Actual offers vary by city, employer, and skills.
Is mid-level Data Scientist pay rising in Netherlands?
Demand is marked as high with a rising trend in our static dataset. Use this page for planning—not contract or HR advice.
How much tax is taken from a Data Scientist salary in Netherlands?
We apply an approximate effective rate of 30% for illustration. Payroll, credits, and local rules change your real take-home—use our income tax calculator for a second opinion.
What is Data Scientist pay per hour in Netherlands?
Divide gross annual pay by 2,080 hours (40h/week × 52 weeks) for a rough hourly rate. This page includes an hourly ↔ yearly panel; open the hourly salary calculator to change hours or wage.
How does cost of living affect Data Scientist pay in Netherlands?
At this gross level, purchasing power is often stronger than the nominal USD amount suggests when compared to US metro averages (≈ $79,954.444 US-equivalent buying power heuristic).
What is this salary in US dollars?
Local offers are usually quoted in EUR. We convert to USD using rates from 2026-06-15 (frankfurter.app)—about $60,353–$83,565 gross per year (≈ $71,959 average). Rates refresh about once per day at build time, not live at every page view. For salaries natively in USD, open the United States version of this role.

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