Hourly minimum wage by age
- 21 and older
- €14.99
- 20
- €11.99
- 19
- €8.99
- 18
- €7.50
- 17
- €5.92
- 16
- €5.17
- 15
- €4.50
Per month, for adults
| Gross per month | Gross per year incl. 8% holiday pay | |
|---|---|---|
| 36 hours a week | €2,338 | €30,306 |
| 38 hours a week | €2,468 | €31,990 |
| 40 hours a week | €2,598 | €33,674 |
€2,372net per month, 40 hours a week
€29,951net per year including holiday allowance
11.1%effective tax rate
The low effective tax rate comes from the general and labour tax credits, which are at their highest around this income.
Good to know
- The minimum wage has been an hourly wage since 2024, and is indexed every 1 January and 1 July.
- On top of it, employees get at least 8% holiday allowance.
- At this income you will usually qualify for healthcare allowance and possibly rent allowance: check the toeslagen calculator.
Sources
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