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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 (~$18,734 after tax, 2023 data). Estimated pay for a mid-level professional ranges from ~$20,634 to ~$106,414 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 · $18,734 after tax · $20,497 PPP-equivalent. Source & methodology
| Profession | Est. gross | Est. net |
|---|---|---|
| CTO / Technology Director | $212,789 | $106,414 |
| Doctor (Physician) | $188,352 | $94,073 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $161,474 | $80,500 |
| AI Engineer | $154,798 | $77,128 |
| Engineering Manager | $151,071 | $75,246 |
| Dentist | $138,091 | $68,691 |
| Product Manager | $122,996 | $61,068 |
| Data Engineer | $122,467 | $60,801 |
| Software Engineer | $121,325 | $60,225 |
| Cloud Engineer | $117,433 | $58,259 |
| DevOps Engineer | $117,082 | $58,082 |
| Cybersecurity Specialist | $111,118 | $55,070 |
| Pharmacist | $109,660 | $54,334 |
| Management Consultant | $106,220 | $52,597 |
| Data Scientist | $101,402 | $50,163 |
| Sales Manager | $92,996 | $45,918 |
| General Manager | $87,946 | $43,368 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $86,504 | $42,640 |
| Marketing Manager | $84,542 | $41,649 |
| Project Manager | $84,542 | $41,649 |
| Civil Engineer | $83,756 | $41,252 |
| UX Designer | $82,413 | $40,574 |
| Operations Manager | $79,056 | $38,879 |
| Business Analyst | $76,485 | $37,580 |
| Physiotherapist | $76,119 | $37,396 |
| HR Manager | $74,101 | $36,199 |
| Finance Analyst | $73,362 | $35,733 |
| Remote Freelancer | $72,019 | $34,887 |
| University Lecturer | $69,515 | $33,308 |
| Content Writer | $64,290 | $30,015 |
| Accountant | $57,943 | $26,014 |
| Hospitality Manager | $55,492 | $24,470 |
| Graphic Designer | $53,178 | $23,011 |
| Nurse | $52,369 | $22,501 |
| Teacher | $51,175 | $21,749 |
| Plumber | $49,760 | $20,857 |
| Electrician | $49,408 | $20,635 |
| Chef | $49,407 | $20,634 |
“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 (today)
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.
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The national median is about $46,392 gross (~$18,734 after tax) for 2023. A "good" salary is typically well above the median — many skilled professions here estimate above $74,490 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.