Salary Intelligence
Salaries in Netherlands by profession
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?
Key facts
- National median: ~$52,155 gross ~$42,435 after tax (2023 data, 81% kept).
- Highest-paying role: CTO / Technology Director ~$124,973/yr net for a mid-level cto / technology director.
- Purchasing power the median net is worth ~$46,430 in PPP-equivalent (US price) terms.
- 38 professions estimated each = the national median × the role's skill premium, netted via the tax engine.
National median (2023)
$52,155 gross · $42,435 after tax · $46,430 PPP-equivalent. Source & methodology
Estimated pay by profession in Netherlands
By take-home, the highest pay in Netherlands is estimated for a 🏢 cto / technology director — $124,973 net after tax (4.3× the local median).
| Profession | Est. gross | Est. net |
|---|---|---|
| CTO / Technology Director | $224,366 | $124,973 |
| Doctor (Physician) | $206,607 | $116,005 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $167,403 | $96,207 |
| AI Engineer | $159,270 | $92,100 |
| Engineering Manager | $158,378 | $91,650 |
| Dentist | $152,077 | $88,596 |
| Product Manager | $130,449 | $79,082 |
| Data Engineer | $128,390 | $78,176 |
| Software Engineer | $126,477 | $77,335 |
| Cloud Engineer | $123,112 | $75,854 |
| DevOps Engineer | $122,744 | $75,693 |
| Pharmacist | $120,767 | $74,823 |
| Cybersecurity Specialist | $117,163 | $73,238 |
| Management Consultant | $112,260 | $71,081 |
| Data Scientist | $106,306 | $68,462 |
| Sales Manager | $100,449 | $65,885 |
| General Manager | $94,522 | $63,278 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $93,436 | $62,800 |
| Marketing Manager | $91,318 | $61,868 |
| Project Manager | $91,318 | $61,868 |
| Civil Engineer | $90,696 | $61,583 |
| UX Designer | $87,930 | $60,213 |
| Operations Manager | $86,045 | $59,280 |
| Physiotherapist | $84,395 | $58,462 |
| Business Analyst | $82,409 | $57,479 |
| HR Manager | $81,070 | $56,815 |
| Finance Analyst | $78,463 | $55,524 |
| University Lecturer | $75,855 | $54,232 |
| Remote Freelancer | $73,326 | $52,980 |
| Content Writer | $67,788 | $50,237 |
| Accountant | $63,228 | $47,978 |
| Hospitality Manager | $61,032 | $46,890 |
| Nurse | $57,905 | $45,341 |
| Teacher | $57,050 | $44,918 |
| Graphic Designer | $56,738 | $44,763 |
| Plumber | $55,550 | $44,175 |
| Electrician | $55,080 | $43,942 |
| Chef | $54,484 | $43,647 |
“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
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. Singapore is the exception: its figures are the Ministry of Manpower's June 2025 occupational medians. 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.
Where the money goes: CTO / Technology Director in Netherlands
Gross pay erodes to take-home after tax, then adjusts for local prices — a mid-level estimate, every step sourced.
Updated · National medians (Eurostat / national stats) · US BLS OEWS May 2024 · World Bank ICP 2021 (PPP)
- Gross$224,366
- Income tax−$99,393
- Net (after tax)$124,973
- Local prices+$11,764
- Real value$136,737
Keep rate 56% · net $124,973 · real value $136,737 (your money goes further here)
| Step | USD/yr | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Gross salary | $224,366 | Estimated gross for the role. |
| − Income tax & social | −$99,393 | Resident tax brackets; you keep 56%. |
| Net (after tax) | $124,973 | Take-home in nominal USD. |
| + Local prices (PPP) | +$11,764 | Cheaper than the US — your net buys more. |
| Real value (PPP-equiv. net) | $136,737 | What the net is worth in US price terms. |
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Netherlands salary questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good salary in Netherlands?▾
The national median is about $52,155 gross (~$42,435 after tax) for 2023. A "good" salary is typically well above the median — many skilled professions here estimate above $87,481 net. Cost of living matters as much as the headline number.
Which jobs pay the most in Netherlands?▾
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.
Does WhereNext estimate net salary after tax in Netherlands?▾
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.
How reliable are these Netherlands salary figures?▾
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.