{"id":7128,"date":"2026-04-14T17:21:44","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T15:21:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.profinancials.nl\/?post_type=nieuws&p=7128"},"modified":"2026-04-14T13:38:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T11:38:29","slug":"minimum-wage","status":"publish","type":"nieuws","link":"https:\/\/www.profinancials.nl\/en\/nieuws\/minimum-wage\/","title":{"rendered":"Minimum wage"},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"blog_intro":" \r\n

The statutory minimum wage is the minimum hourly wage you must pay employees. As of 1 January 2026, the hourly rate for ages 21 and over is \u20ac 14.71. Younger than 21? Then the youth minimum wage applies. Profinancials helps entrepreneurs, foreign entrepreneurs and expats with payroll processing, compliance checks and clear gross-net explanations. Want support as an employer? See our <\/span>Services for local entrepreneurs and businesses<\/span><\/a>. Are you an expat or migrant working in the Netherlands? Read more at <\/span>Services for expats and migrants in the Netherlands<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>","blog_key_takeaways":[],"blog_part_1":"

Current 2026 minimum hourly wage amounts<\/span><\/h2>\r\n

For ages 21 and over, the minimum wage is \u20ac 14.71 per hour. Fixed amounts apply per age for younger employees. Below are the most requested ages. Note: collective labour agreements (cao), such as in hospitality, may prescribe higher wages. For bbl a different minimum may apply.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Age<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n

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Gross per hour<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n

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21 years and older<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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\u20ac 14.71<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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20 years<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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\u20ac 11.77<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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18 years<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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\u20ac 7.36<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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16 years<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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\u20ac 5.07<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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15 years<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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\u20ac 4.41<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

The amounts are adjusted semi-annually on 1 January and 1 July. Stay up to date via <\/span>News and updates on tax and legislation<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n

Gross vs net and quick calculation examples<\/span><\/h2>\r\n

Gross pay is the pay before taxes and contributions; net pay is what you receive in your bank account. Net depends on payroll taxes, tax credits, pension, and any deductions. Holiday allowance is on top of the gross pay.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n