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Average Salary in Netherlands

High salaries in Amsterdam; 36h avg week, excellent work-life balance.

$70,800/yr

Gross annual avg · all occupations · OECD

16% vs US avg of $85K
Average Wage
$71K
all occupations
Take-Home
$41K
~42% effective rate
Work Week
36h
typical hours
Vacation Days
20d
statutory minimum

Top Job Salaries in Netherlands

Median annual salaries for popular roles · Amsterdam

Job TitleCategoryMedian Salaryvs Avg
Product ManagerTechnology$180,765+155%Details →
Lawyer / AttorneyLegal$169,053+139%Details →
Marketing ManagerMarketing$125,553+77%Details →
Civil EngineerEngineering$115,410+63%Details →
Data ScientistTechnology$108,870+54%Details →
Financial AnalystFinance$107,438+52%Details →
Software EngineerTechnology$103,140+46%Details →
AccountantFinance$83,086+17%Details →
Registered NurseHealthcare$70,193-1%Details →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary in Netherlands?

The average salary in Netherlands is approximately $71K USD per year (2024 data, source: OECD). This is the gross annual wage across all occupations.

How does Netherlands's average salary compare to the US?

The average salary in Netherlands is 16% lower than the US average of $85K/yr. However, cost of living in Netherlands is generally lower, so purchasing power may be comparable.

What are the highest-paying jobs in Netherlands?

The top-paying roles in Netherlands include: Product Manager ($181K/yr), Lawyer / Attorney ($169K/yr), Marketing Manager ($126K/yr).