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

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.

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.

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.

In 2022, employees in the mining and quarrying sector in the Netherlands earned the highest average annual wage, while employees in the accommodation and food serving sector received the lowest. Employees in the mining and quarrying industry earned around ****** euros on average in 2022, while employees in the accommodation and food service sector earned an average of ****** euros in the same year.

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

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 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.

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.

 

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.

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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.

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.

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

Netherlands - Median relative income of elderly people (60+): Females was 0.79% in December of 2024, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Netherlands - Median relative income of elderly people (60+): Females - last updated from the EUROSTAT on July of 2025. Historically, Netherlands - Median relative income of elderly people (60+): Females reached a record high of 0.91% in December of 2013 and a record low of 0.73% in December of 2022.

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.