In 2022, the average hourly wage in the Netherlands was roughly 25.29 euros. Hourly wages varied between some 4.8 euros per hour (for those younger than 15) to over 30 euros hourly (for those 50 to 54 years old).

 Highest hourly wages in the mining and quarrying industry  

Wages were highest in the mining and quarrying sector, at over 38 euros per hour. By comparison, employees in the accommodation and food service industry earned just under 14.5 euros per hour on average. Those working in the renting and other business support sector fared only slightly better, with an average hourly wage of 17.15 euros.  

The larger the company, the higher the pay  

Average hourly pay wa s highest in large companies employing over 100 people. In 2020, employees working here on average earned 25 euros per hour, whereas those in companies with ten to 100 employees received roughly three less per hour. Employees in small organizations with less than ten employees on average earned 23.31 an hour.

 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Wages in Netherlands increased 5.20 percent in June 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.

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.

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.

This statistic displays the average hourly wage in the Netherlands in 2022, by working hours, in euros. As of 2022, the average hourly wage in the Netherlands increased with weekly working hours. Employees who worked between one and 12 hours per week earned the lowest hourly wage, at roughly 15.12 euros on average, whereas employees working 35 hours or more received the highest hourly wage of approximately 27.26 euros per hour.

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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.

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

The latest data indicates that the average yearly salary in the Netherlands is approximately €47,000. This figure can vary significantly based on factors such as job role, experience level, and the specific industry of employment. The median monthly gross salary in the Netherlands is estimated to be €3,917, with variations depending on the region.

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Wages in Manufacturing in Netherlands increased to 124.40 points in June from 123.40 points in May of 2025. This dataset provides - Netherlands Hourly Wages in Manufacturing Index - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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.

Graph and download economic data for Labor Compensation: Wage Rate: Manufacturing: Hourly for Netherlands (LCWRMN01NLQ661N) from Q1 1970 to Q2 2023 about Netherlands, compensation, hours, wages, manufacturing, and rate.

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.

The information on public sector contractual salaries is published as part of the Ministry of Internal Affairs' publication key figures on public sector employees. This publication annually describes the composition and the number of persons employed in eleven public sectors. Statistics Netherlands provides data on six public sectors, i.e. municipalities, provinces, district water boards, intermunicipal corporations, university hospitals and the police force. The Ministry of Internal Affairs provide from 2002 the public sector police force itself.

Data available from: 1997 Frequency: yearly

Status of the figures: The figures from 1997 until 2005 are final.

When will new figures be published? The table is canceled because the information on public sector contractual salaries is now published by the 'Ministry of Internal Affairs'.