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.

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.

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.

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.

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 5.30 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.

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.

Netherlands NL: Wages Index data was reported at 111.549 2010=100 in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 109.324 2010=100 for 2016. Netherlands NL: Wages Index data is updated yearly, averaging 50.930 2010=100 from Dec 1948 (Median) to 2017, with 70 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 111.549 2010=100 in 2017 and a record low of 3.666 2010=100 in 1948. Netherlands NL: Wages Index data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Netherlands – Table NL.IMF.IFS: Wages, Labour Cost and Employment Index: Annual.

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.

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

This table provides annual and quarterly data about the compensation of employees, the wage costs and the labour volume of employees. Compensation of employees is classified in wages and salaries and employers' social contributions. The wage costs are the total of wages, social contributions paid by employers and taxes on wage costs minus wage cost subsidies. The labour volume is given in jobs (by sex), full-time equivalent (fte) and hours worked. The seasonal adjusted time series about the compensation of employees and the wages & salaries are also available in this table. The table additionally provides the compensation of employees, wages and salaries and wage costs related to full-time equivalents and hours worked.

Data available from: 1995 first quarter up to and including 2024 first quarter.

Status of the figures: Data from 1995 up to and including 2020 are final. Data of 2021 and further are provisional. Since this table has been discontinued, data of 2021 and further will not become final.

Changes as of June 24th 2024: None. This table has been discontinued. Statistics Netherlands has carried out a revision of the national accounts. New statistical sources, methods and concepts are implemented in the national accounts, in order to align the picture of the Dutch economy with all underlying source data and international guidelines for the compilation of the national accounts. For further information see section 3.

When will new figures be published? Not applicable anymore.

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.

Explore the progression of average salaries for graduates in Geography And Languages & Dutch, English, French And German from 2020 to 2023 through this detailed chart. It compares these figures against the national average for all graduates, offering a comprehensive look at the earning potential of Geography And Languages & Dutch, English, French And German relative to other fields. This data is essential for students assessing the return on investment of their education in Geography And Languages & Dutch, English, French And German, providing a clear picture of financial prospects post-graduation.

This statistic displays the average monthly wage in the Netherlands in 2022, by sector (in euros). As of 2022, employees in the mining and quarrying sector earned the highest monthly wage, whereas employees in the accommodation and food serving sector earned the lowest. Employees in the mining industry earned around 5,800 euros per month on average in 2022, while employees in the accommodation and serving industry earned just around 2,000 euros per month.

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'.

Wages in Manufacturing in Netherlands increased to 123.70 points in April from 123.60 points in March of 2025. This dataset provides - Netherlands Hourly Wages in Manufacturing Index - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Working mothers by working hours and average wages in 2009 (Dutch only)

Graph and download economic data for Hourly Earnings: Earnings: Economic Activity: Manufacturing: Total Economy for Netherlands (LCEAMN01NLA661S) from 1970 to 2024 about Netherlands, compensation, earnings, hours, and manufacturing.

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.