Salary in the Netherlands in 2025
Discover the minimun wage
and all the opportunities
At International Job Challenge, we provide clear information about salaries in the Netherlands.
From the very beginning, we explain what you can expect to earn for each type of job, what bonuses are available, and how the payment system works in the Netherlands.
This way, you can make informed decisions and plan your work experience with confidence.
Minimum salary in the Netherlands
Constant updates
In January 2025, the minimum wage in the Netherlands increased to €14.06/hour gross, and in July it rose again to €14.40/hour. It is common in the Netherlands for the minimum wage to be adjusted annually, and even semi-annually, making it more attractive each year to work in the country from a financial perspective.
Examples of salaries in the Netherlands (2025)
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🏭 Production worker: from €14.40/hour gross
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🚚 Warehouse worker / logistics: from €14.40/hour gross + possible shifts
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🛠 Machine operator: from €15.00/hour gross
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🔧 Mechanic / technician: from €15.50/hour gross
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🔩 Qualified welder: from €16.00/hour gross
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🧼 Cleaning staff: from €14.40/hour gross
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🚜 Forklift driver: from €15.00/hour gross + shifts
