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Employing in Netherlands

Key employment information for hiring and managing employees in Netherlands.

Minimum Wage
EUR 29,700
per year
Employer costs
~7.62%
of salary

Minimum Wage

EUR 29,700 per year

Employer costs

  • Health Insurance: 6.1%
  • Other: 1.52%

Taxes

Estimated employer contributions of approximately 7.62% of gross salary, covering mandatory social contributions and insurance.

Employee Taxes

35.75% €0 – €38,883
37.56% €38,884 – €78,426
49.5% €78,427+

Employer Taxes & Contributions

Estimated Employer Cost

~7.62%
Health Insurance 6.1%
Other 1.52%

Working hours

Working hours per week

40 hours per week

Leave

Annual leave

20 days per year

Personal/Carer's leave

Medical certificate required

Public holidays in Netherlands

New Year's Day
2026-01-01
Good Friday
2026-04-03
Easter Sunday
2026-04-05
Easter Monday
2026-04-06
King's Day
2026-04-27
Liberation Day
2026-05-05
Ascension Day
2026-05-14
Pentecost
2026-05-24
Whit Monday
2026-05-25
Christmas Day
2026-12-25
St. Stephen's Day
2026-12-26

Termination

Notice period

30 days minimum

Probation period

0 – 60 days

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