Salary Insights: Developer Salaries in Netherlands

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March 11, 2026 19:53

Software Engineer Salary in Netherlands

Based on our latest market data from 494 job listings with annual salary information in Netherlands:

Mid-level developers earn an average of 57,130 EUR per year, with a median of 52,500 EUR (based on 123 data points).

Senior roles show higher compensation, averaging 72,087 EUR per year, with top-tier roles reaching up to 180,000 EUR.

Lead positions command a significant premium, averaging 59,657 EUR per year.

Seniority Average Median Distribution (Min - Max) Sample Size
Netherlands
Junior 46,800 EUR 40,000
32,500 65,000
5
Mid 57,130 EUR 52,500
3,000 300,000
123
Mid 104,896 USD 97,638
40,000 154,000
7
Mid 87,500 GBP 87,500
85,000 90,000
2
Senior 72,087 EUR 72,500
3,500 180,000
257
Senior 128,398 USD 112,500
75,000 184,800
8
Senior 386,422 PLN 364,125
364,125 471,250
8
Senior 110,000 GBP 110,000
110,000 110,000
2
Lead 59,657 EUR 48,500
3,750 130,000
44
Lead 210,715 USD 206,800
162,500 269,300
10
Executive 95,365 EUR 100,000
50,000 195,250
13
Executive 383,333 USD 400,000
200,000 400,000
12
Junior-Mid 65,000 EUR 65,000
65,000 65,000
1
Mid-Senior 45,000 EUR 45,000
45,000 45,000
2
Seniority Average Median Distribution (Min - Max) Sample Size
Netherlands
Junior 3,620 EUR 3,475
700 6,050
319
Mid 4,186 EUR 4,063
817 35,250
1995
Senior 5,095 EUR 5,250
2,064 11,250
1959
Lead 4,233 EUR 4,040
2,050 9,500
1092
Executive 6,492 EUR 5,705
3,668 11,458
20
Junior-Mid-Senior 4,197 EUR 4,197
3,754 4,641
2
Medior 4,288 EUR 4,250
3,750 5,000
8
Mid-Senior 3,250 EUR 3,250
3,250 3,250
1
Senior-Lead 6,000 EUR 6,000
6,000 6,000
1
Seniority Average Median Distribution (Min - Max) Sample Size
Netherlands
Junior 16 EUR 16
15 18
27
Mid 21 EUR 18
15 70
130
Mid 80 EUR 80
80 80
2
Senior 24 EUR 16
16 100
21
Senior 389 EUR 389
278 500
2
Lead 18 EUR 17
15 28
53

Salary Market FAQ

What is the average software engineer salary?

The average salary varies significantly by country and seniority level. Use the tables above to explore the latest figures for each market, broken down by Junior, Mid, Senior, Lead, and Executive roles.

Which country pays the highest for developers?

Based on our market data, Switzerland consistently offers the highest compensation packages for software engineering roles in Europe. Select "Global" above to compare all available markets side by side.

How does seniority impact compensation?

Seniority is a primary driver of salary. Transitioning from Mid to Senior level typically yields a 15-30% increase, while Lead and Executive roles can command significantly higher premiums.

Are remote roles paid differently?

Yes, our data shows that international remote roles, especially for Senior positions, often align with high-paying markets like the US or Switzerland, even if the developer is based elsewhere.