How much doyou earn?
Get to know the minimum wage and all the opportunities. We inform you clearly about salaries in the Netherlands so you can plan your experience with confidence.
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What is the minimum wage in the Netherlands in 2026?
In January 2026 the Dutch minimum wage rose to €14.71 gross per hour. The Netherlands applies annual and sometimes half-yearly increases to the minimum wage, which makes working in the country more attractive every year. A further increase in the second half of the year is to be expected.
Examples of salaries in the Netherlands (2026)
Production workerfrom €14.71/h gross
Warehouse / logistics workerfrom €14.71/h + shifts
Machine operatorfrom €15.00/h gross
Mechanic / technicianfrom €15.50/h gross
Qualified welderfrom €16.00/h gross
Cleaning stafffrom €14.71/h gross
Reachtruck / forklift driverfrom €15.00/h + shifts