Average Salary in Netherlands (2025)
Statistical averages from Eurostat. Figures in euros; local currency shown where useful.
Average gross / month
€4,167
Average net / month
€2,986
Minimum wage / month
€2,295
As of 2026-S1
Real change (3y)
-7.5%
Wage growth after inflation
Net salary trend
Average net monthly salary in euros.
Pay by occupation
Monthly earnings by ISCO-1 occupation group. Click headers to sort.
| Occupation | Median | P10 | P90 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Managers | €6,008 | — | — | — |
| Professionals | €4,428 | — | — | — |
| Technicians and associate professionals | €3,670 | — | — | — |
| Plant and machine operators and assemblers | €2,903 | — | — | — |
| Craft and related trades workers | €2,894 | — | — | — |
| Clerical support workers | €2,778 | — | — | — |
| Skilled agricultural, forestry and fishery workers | €2,343 | — | — | — |
| Service and sales workers | €2,033 | — | — | — |
| Elementary occupations | €1,771 | — | — | — |
Estimate your net salary
Netherlands- Net (EUR)
- €2,988
- Net (local)
- €2,988
- Deductions
- 28.3%
Estimate based on Eurostat net/gross ratios. Not tax advice.
Summary
In 2025, the average net monthly salary in Netherlands was around €2,986. That corresponds to an average gross salary of roughly €4,167/month. The statutory minimum wage is about €2,295/month. Real wages have fallen by 7.5% over the last three years, after inflation. Price levels sit at 121% of the EU average.
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Source: Eurostat. Figures are statistical averages, not tax advice.