Data on the average annual wages in the Netherlands from 2000 to 2022 shows that over this period, the annual average increased reaching approximately 52,300 Euros in 2022 after peaking in 2020 at 55,500 Euros.

Wages in Netherlands increased to 3875 EUR/Month in 2025 from 3708.33 EUR/Month in 2024. This dataset provides - Netherlands Average Hourly Wages Index - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

This statistic displays the average monthly wage in the Netherlands in 2022, by gender, in euros. As of 2022, the average monthly wage both including and excluding overtime was higher for men than for women. In 2022, men in the Netherlands earned 3,409 euros per month on average, including overtime. The average monthly wage for women, including overtime, was just 2,259 euros in the same year.

The average Dutch employee reached their highest annual salary between the age of 50 and 54 years old, at just over 50,000 thousand euros. Up to that point, the average annual salary generally increased, from about 1,500 euros per year for those under 15, to 51,900 for those 45-49 years old. After that age, average annual salaries decreased again, to about 17,300 euros for those 75 years and older. The average annual salary in the Netherlands in 2022 was just under 39,900 thousand euros, including bonuses.

 Highest salaries in the mining and quarrying industry  

Those looking to make a substantial amount of money were best off in the mining and quarrying industry, where average annual wages reached nearly 83.5 thousand euros in 2021. Employees in the electricity and gas supply sector earned roughly 62.7 thousand euros, and those working in finance made nearly as much, at 62,200 euros. On the lower end of the scale, employees in the accommodation and food serving industry earned an average annual salary of only 15.1 thousand euros.

Gender differences  

 In general, annual salaries for men were considerably higher than salaries for women. Whereas men earned an average annual salary of over 46.3 thousand in 2021, women in the Netherlands on average made about 29.7thousand euros annually. This was not just the result of men having a higher average hourly salary, to some extent this was also a consequence of women working fewer hours than men. Whereas men in the Netherlands on average worked 33.5 hours per week in 2021, women worked only 25.3 hours.

Key information about Netherlands Household Income per Capita

• Netherlands Annual Household Income per Capita reached 40,722.274 USD in Dec 2022, compared with the previous value of 42,978.238 USD in Dec 2021.
• Netherlands Annual Household Income per Capita data is updated yearly, available from Dec 2000 to Dec 2022, with an averaged value of 34,805.290 USD.
• The data reached an all-time high of 42,978.238 USD in Dec 2021 and a record low of 16,935.066 USD in Dec 2000.
• In the latest reports, Retail Sales of Netherlands dropped 4.190 % YoY in May 2023.

CEIC calculates Annual Household Income per Capita from Average Household Income and Average Household Size and converts it into USD. Statistics Netherlands provides Average Household Income in EUR and Average Household Size. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. Annual Household Income per Capita prior to 2011 is based on old national methodology.

Netherlands Average Household Gross Income: Employment data was reported at 80.700 EUR th in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 79.500 EUR th for 2015. Netherlands Average Household Gross Income: Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 78.900 EUR th from Dec 2011 (Median) to 2016, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 80.700 EUR th in 2016 and a record low of 74.800 EUR th in 2011. Netherlands Average Household Gross Income: Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics Netherlands. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Netherlands – Table NL.H009: Average Household Income.

This statistic displays the average monthly wage in the Netherlands in 2022, by age, in euros. As of 2022, employees aged between 50 and 54 years received the highest average monthly salary. Employees aged between 50 and 54 years received approximately 3,681 euros per month including overtime, whereas employees over the age of 75 received an average of roughly 1,282 euros per month including overtime.

Key information about Netherlands Monthly Earnings

• Netherlands Monthly Earnings stood at 2,994 USD in Dec 2022, compared with the previous figure of 3,266 USD in Dec 2021
• Netherlands Monthly Earnings data is updated yearly, available from Dec 2006 to Dec 2022, with an average number of 2,975 USD
• The data reached the an all-time high of 3,266 USD in Dec 2021 and a record low of 2,586 USD in Dec 2006

CEIC converts Monthly Earnings into USD. Statistics Netherlands provides Average Monthly Earnings in EUR based on SIC 2008. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. Monthly Earnings prior to 2009 are based on SIC 1993.


Further information about Netherlands Monthly Earnings

• In the latest reports, Netherlands Population reached 17 million people in Dec 2018
• Unemployment Rate of Netherlands dropped to 3 % in Jul 2021
• The country's Labour Force Participation Rate increased to 74 % in May 2024

As of 2022, the average monthly wage including overtime stood at around 2,850 euros in the Netherlands, compared to 2,760 euros in the previous time period. Since 2010, the average monthly wage has increased in each recorded year.

Number of households and average annual income by household characteristics and income level 1990 - 2000 Changed on August 03 2009. Frequency: Discontinued.

Netherlands Average Household Disposable Income: Private Household data was reported at 39.700 EUR th in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 38.600 EUR th for 2015. Netherlands Average Household Disposable Income: Private Household data is updated yearly, averaging 37.800 EUR th from Dec 2011 (Median) to 2016, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 39.700 EUR th in 2016 and a record low of 36.600 EUR th in 2011. Netherlands Average Household Disposable Income: Private Household data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics Netherlands. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Netherlands – Table NL.H009: Average Household Income.

Wages in Netherlands increased 5.30 percent in May of 2025 over the same month in the previous year. This dataset provides - Netherlands Hourly Wage Growth YoY- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Netherlands Average Household Gross Income: Transfer data was reported at 37.200 EUR th in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 36.400 EUR th for 2015. Netherlands Average Household Gross Income: Transfer data is updated yearly, averaging 35.950 EUR th from Dec 2011 (Median) to 2016, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 37.700 EUR th in 2014 and a record low of 34.800 EUR th in 2011. Netherlands Average Household Gross Income: Transfer data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics Netherlands. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Netherlands – Table NL.H009: Average Household Income.

This statistic displays the average hourly wage in the Netherlands in 2022, by sector, in euros. As of 2022, employees in the mining and quarrying sector on average received the highest hourly wage, whereas employees in accommodation and food serving received the lowest. Employees in the mining industry received just over 39 euros per hour on average in 2022, whereas the hourly income of those in the food service industry was 15 euros.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the distribution of median household income among distinct age brackets of householders in Holland. Based on the latest 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates from the American Community Survey, it displays how income varies among householders of different ages in Holland. It showcases how household incomes typically rise as the head of the household gets older. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into age-based household income trends and explore the variations in incomes across households.

Key observations: Insights from 2023

In terms of income distribution across age cohorts, in Holland, the median household income stands at $75,063 for householders within the 25 to 44 years age group, followed by $64,375 for the 45 to 64 years age group. Notably, householders within the 65 years and over age group, had the lowest median household income at $51,250.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. All incomes have been adjusting for inflation and are presented in 2023-inflation-adjusted dollars.

Age groups classifications include:

• Under 25 years
• 25 to 44 years
• 45 to 64 years
• 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Of The Head Of Household: This column presents the age of the head of household
• Median Household Income: Median household income, in 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars for the specific age group

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Netherlands Average Household Disposable Income: Employment data was reported at 45.800 EUR th in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 44.400 EUR th for 2015. Netherlands Average Household Disposable Income: Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 42.850 EUR th from Dec 2011 (Median) to 2016, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 45.800 EUR th in 2016 and a record low of 41.000 EUR th in 2011. Netherlands Average Household Disposable Income: Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics Netherlands. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Netherlands – Table NL.H009: Average Household Income.

Netherlands Average Household Disposable Income: Own Company data was reported at 57.300 EUR th in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 56.100 EUR th for 2015. Netherlands Average Household Disposable Income: Own Company data is updated yearly, averaging 56.350 EUR th from Dec 2011 (Median) to 2016, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 62.700 EUR th in 2014 and a record low of 54.200 EUR th in 2013. Netherlands Average Household Disposable Income: Own Company data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics Netherlands. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Netherlands – Table NL.H009: Average Household Income.

Netherlands Average Household Gross Income: Own Company data was reported at 85.100 EUR th in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 83.900 EUR th for 2015. Netherlands Average Household Gross Income: Own Company data is updated yearly, averaging 83.950 EUR th from Dec 2011 (Median) to 2016, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 92.100 EUR th in 2014 and a record low of 81.400 EUR th in 2013. Netherlands Average Household Gross Income: Own Company data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics Netherlands. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Netherlands – Table NL.H009: Average Household Income.

Netherlands - Labour costs: Wages and salaries (total) was EUR34.30 in December of 2024, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Netherlands - Labour costs: Wages and salaries (total) - last updated from the EUROSTAT on July of 2025. Historically, Netherlands - Labour costs: Wages and salaries (total) reached a record high of EUR34.30 in December of 2024 and a record low of EUR22.90 in December of 2008.

Average disposable personal and household income by postcode area, 2006-2009 (Dutch only)