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Salary Intelligence
National median, after-tax net, and purchasing power for 38 professions in Netherlands — anchored to a primary-sourced median wage (2023 data).
What is a good salary in Netherlands?
In Netherlands, the national median salary is about $46,392 gross (~$28,967 after tax, 2023 data). Estimated pay for a mid-level professional ranges from ~$30,850 to ~$116,823 net depending on the role — highest for a cto / technology director. Figures are modelled estimates anchored to Netherlands's national median wage; not a job offer.
Key facts
National median (2023)
$46,392 gross · $28,967 after tax · $31,694 PPP-equivalent. Source & methodology
By take-home, the highest pay in Netherlands is estimated for a 🏢 cto / technology director — $116,823 net after tax (4.6× the local median).
| Profession | Est. gross | Est. net |
|---|---|---|
| CTO / Technology Director | $212,789 | $116,823 |
| Doctor (Physician) | $188,352 | $104,482 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $161,474 | $90,908 |
| AI Engineer | $154,798 | $87,537 |
| Engineering Manager | $151,071 | $85,655 |
| Dentist | $138,091 | $79,100 |
| Product Manager | $122,996 | $71,477 |
| Data Engineer | $122,467 | $71,210 |
| Software Engineer | $121,325 | $70,633 |
| Cloud Engineer | $117,433 | $68,668 |
| DevOps Engineer | $117,082 | $68,490 |
| Cybersecurity Specialist | $111,118 | $65,479 |
| Pharmacist | $109,660 | $64,742 |
| Management Consultant | $106,220 | $63,005 |
| Data Scientist | $101,402 | $60,572 |
| Sales Manager | $92,996 | $56,327 |
| General Manager | $87,946 | $53,777 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $86,504 | $53,049 |
| Marketing Manager | $84,542 | $52,058 |
| Project Manager | $84,542 | $52,058 |
| Civil Engineer | $83,756 | $51,661 |
| UX Designer | $82,413 | $50,983 |
| Operations Manager | $79,056 | $49,287 |
| Business Analyst | $76,485 | $47,757 |
| Physiotherapist | $76,119 | $47,529 |
| HR Manager | $74,101 | $46,269 |
| Finance Analyst | $73,362 | $45,807 |
| Remote Freelancer | $72,019 | $44,969 |
| University Lecturer | $69,515 | $43,405 |
| Content Writer | $64,290 | $40,143 |
| Accountant | $57,943 | $36,180 |
| Hospitality Manager | $55,492 | $34,649 |
| Graphic Designer | $53,178 | $33,204 |
| Nurse | $52,369 | $32,699 |
| Teacher | $51,175 | $31,954 |
| Plumber | $49,760 | $31,070 |
| Electrician | $49,408 | $30,850 |
| Chef | $49,407 | $30,850 |
“vs median” = estimated gross ÷ Netherlands's national median gross. Tap a role for the full country-by-country ranking. Regulated professions (medicine, nursing, dentistry, pharmacy, teaching) require local credential recognition before you can practise.
Netherlands salary estimates · Source: Netherlands national median wage (national statistical office / Eurostat, 2023) + WhereNext tax engine · Last verified Jun 22, 2026 (4 weeks ago)
Modelled estimate, not survey data. Each profession figure is the country's national median wage scaled by the role's skill premium — a directional model, not a per-role salary survey. It is for a mid-level professional and varies widely by employer, seniority, bonus, equity, contract type and tax regime. Net is modelled via WhereNext's tax engine and is not tax or employment advice — verify with an employer or qualified advisor before making decisions.
Gross pay erodes to take-home after tax, then adjusts for local prices — a mid-level estimate, every step sourced.
Verified · National medians (Eurostat / national stats) · US BLS OEWS May 2024 · World Bank ICP 2021 (PPP)
Keep rate 55% · net $116,823 · real value $127,819 (your money goes further here)
| Step | USD/yr | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Gross salary | $212,789 | Estimated gross for the role. |
| − Income tax & social | −$95,966 | Resident tax brackets; you keep 55%. |
| Net (after tax) | $116,823 | Take-home in nominal USD. |
| + Local prices (PPP) | +$10,996 | Cheaper than the US — your net buys more. |
| Real value (PPP-equiv. net) | $127,819 | What the net is worth in US price terms. |
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The national median is about $46,392 gross (~$28,967 after tax) for 2023. A "good" salary is typically well above the median — many skilled professions here estimate above $81,776 net. Cost of living matters as much as the headline number.
Among the roles modelled, the highest after-tax pay in Netherlands is estimated for cto / technology director, doctor (physician), senior software engineer. These are directional estimates — actual pay varies by employer, seniority and sector.
Yes. Net figures are computed with WhereNext's tax engine using Netherlands's domestic resident income tax brackets and social contributions — not expat regimes. Verify your own situation with a qualified advisor.
The national median is primary-sourced (national statistical office / Eurostat, 2023 data). Per-profession figures are a model — the national median × the role's skill premium, not a per-role salary survey — so treat them as a planning guide, not a quote.