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🇳🇱 Minimum Wage 2026

What Is the Minimum Wage in Netherlands in 2026?

The minimum wage in Netherlands in 2026 is €13.27 per hour, €2,300 per month, and €27,600 per year before taxes. Wettelijk minimumloon.

Hourly Rate
€13.27
per hour
Monthly Gross
€2,300
per month
Annual Gross
€27,600
per year
bolt TL;DR
  • Hourly rate: €13.27 (Jan 2026)
  • Monthly / Annual: €2,300 / €27,600 gross
  • Wettelijk minimumloon

Key Facts

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Hourly
€13.27
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Monthly
€2,300
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Annual
€27,600
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Last Update
Jan 2026
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Net Monthly (est.)
~€1,725
savings
Net Annual (est.)
~€20,700

Net estimates assume ~25% effective tax and social contribution rate. Actual amounts vary by personal situation.

Historical Minimum Wage Increases

2022 €10.14/hour
2024 €13.27/hour Current

EU Minimum Wage Ranking

At €2,300/month, Netherlands's minimum wage ranks #2 among EU countries with a statutory minimum.

🇱🇺 Luxembourg
€2,571
🇳🇱 Netherlands
€2,300
🇩🇪 Germany
€2,220
🇮🇪 Ireland
€2,200
🇧🇪 Belgium
€2,030
🇦🇹 Austria
€1,890
🇫🇷 France
€1,767
🇪🇸 Spain
€1,323
🇵🇱 Poland
€890
🇵🇹 Portugal
€870

Countries without a statutory minimum (Italy, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Switzerland) are not included.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum wage in Netherlands in 2026?

The minimum wage in Netherlands is €13.27/hour, €2,300/month, and €27,600/year gross in 2026. Wettelijk minimumloon.

How much is the minimum wage per hour in Netherlands?

The hourly minimum wage in Netherlands is €13.27 as of Jan 2026. This is the gross statutory minimum before taxes and social contributions.

What is the annual minimum wage in Netherlands?

The annual gross minimum wage in Netherlands is €27,600 (12 months x €2,300). After taxes and social contributions (estimated at ~25%), the net take-home is approximately €20,700.

How has the minimum wage in Netherlands changed over the years?

The minimum wage in Netherlands has seen steady increases. The most recent increase was in Jan 2026, bringing the hourly rate to €13.27. See the historical timeline above for the full progression.

How does Netherlands's minimum wage compare to other EU countries?

At €2,300/month, Netherlands's minimum wage ranks among the highest in Europe. Luxembourg has the highest statutory minimum at €2,571/month, while Poland has one of the lowest at €890/month.