Minimum wage in the Netherlands, 2026
The minimum wage in the Netherlands is €14.71 an hour from 1 January 2026, and €14.99 from 1 July 2026. Full time, that leaves about €2,357 a month (plus holiday allowance) after tax.
Minimum wage before and after tax
| Hours | Gross a month | Gross a year | Take-home a month (plus holiday allowance) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 hours a week | €2,317 | €27,799 | €2,193 |
| 38 hours a week | €2,445 | €29,344 | €2,278 |
| 40 hours a week | €2,574 | €30,888 | €2,357 |
Single worker, 2026 tax rules; the 8% holiday allowance is paid on top and the yearly figure averages the January and July rates. Calculate any salary.
How much of it you keep
On the full-time minimum wage, about €3,596 a year (10.8%) goes to income tax and social security, so each hour worked leaves about €14.31 after tax.
Earning more than the minimum wage
| Pay | Gross a year | Take-home a year | Take-home a month (plus holiday allowance) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage | €33,359 | €29,763 | €2,357 |
| 1.25× the minimum wage | €41,699 | €34,699 | €2,742 |
| 1.5× the minimum wage | €50,039 | €39,159 | €3,110 |
| 2× the minimum wage | €66,718 | €47,421 | €3,748 |
| 3× the minimum wage | €100,077 | €62,745 | €4,957 |
Full time, 40 hours a week, single, 2026 rules, gross including the 8% holiday allowance. As pay rises, a larger share goes in tax: at twice the minimum wage you keep 71.1% of gross pay, against 89.2% at the minimum wage.
The minimum wage and average pay
A full-time minimum wage is about 48% of the average salary in the Netherlands, which was €69,000 in 2025. After tax, the average salary leaves about €3,835 a month (plus holiday allowance). Average salary after tax.
What changes next
The rate for 1 January 2027 has not been published yet; it is usually announced in the autumn.
From 21 the full rate applies; younger workers get a percentage of it (€11.99 an hour at 20 from 1 July 2026).
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in the Netherlands in 2026?
€14.71 an hour from 1 January 2026, rising to €14.99 from 1 July 2026. Full time that is €2,574 a month for 40 hours a week.
How much is the minimum wage after tax in the Netherlands?
About €2,357 a month (plus holiday allowance) (€29,763 a year) for a single full-time worker on 40 hours a week, using the 2026 tax rules.
How much tax do you pay on the minimum wage in the Netherlands?
On the full-time minimum wage about €3,596 a year goes to income tax and social security, 10.8% of gross pay, using the 2026 rules for a single worker.
Will the minimum wage go up in 2027?
The rate for 1 January 2027 has not been published yet; it is usually announced in the autumn.
Sources: Rijksoverheid: minimum wage amounts 2026, Rijksoverheid: hourly minimum wage since 2024. Average pay: average salary in the Netherlands.