Salaries by job in the Netherlands 2026: gross and net
Typical monthly pay for the main kinds of job, before and after tax and social security, from official earnings data.
Typical gross pay a month in 2026 for the main kinds of job, from the lowest-paid to the highest-paid. Your own salary and situation: in the calculator below.
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Pay by kind of job in the Netherlands 2026
Pay differs most by the kind of work. The table shows the typical gross pay a month of each main group of the international ISCO classification, and what is left after income tax and social security.
Typical pay a month by kind of job
| Kind of job | Gross a month | Net a month | Compared with all |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managers | €7,710 | €4,952 | +71% |
| Professionals: engineers, doctors, teachers, IT specialists, lawyers | €5,515 | €3,929 | +22% |
| Technicians and associate professionals | €4,386 | €3,370 | −3% |
| Machine operators, assemblers and drivers | €4,309 | €3,332 | −5% |
| Skilled trades: construction, electricians, mechanics | €4,069 | €3,214 | −10% |
| Office and administrative staff | €3,555 | €2,938 | −21% |
| Farming, forestry and fishing | €3,080 | €2,660 | −32% |
| Service and sales: shops, restaurants, care, security | €2,624 | €2,387 | −42% |
| Elementary jobs: cleaners, helpers, labourers | €2,380 | €2,235 | −47% |
| All employees (median) | €4,517 | €3,435 | 0% |
Typical gross pay: the 2026 national median, €4,517 a month, times how much each group earns compared with all employees (median monthly earnings, ILOSTAT, 2025). Net pay: single, aged 35, no children, 12 salaries a year. Pay varies widely inside each group by experience, sector and region.
Frequently asked questions
Which jobs pay the most in the Netherlands?
Managers: typically €7,710 gross a month, €4,952 net.
Which jobs pay the least in the Netherlands?
Elementary jobs: typically €2,380 gross a month, €2,235 net.
Rules and official sources: see “Rules applied (2026)” in the calculator. Last checked: October 2026. Estimates for information, not financial advice.
Other questions about pay in the Netherlands: What is my hourly wage? · What is the minimum wage after tax? · What do I take home part-time? · How much unemployment benefit would I get? · How much notice must my employer give? · When can I retire? · What is my money worth after inflation?