Salary Insights: Developer Salaries in Netherlands

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February 21, 2026 19:35

Software Engineer Salary in Netherlands

Based on our latest market data from 287 job listings with annual salary information in Netherlands:

Mid-level developers earn an average of 55,154 EUR per year, with a median of 54,500 EUR (based on 72 data points).

Senior roles show higher compensation, averaging 72,889 EUR per year, with top-tier roles reaching up to 180,000 EUR.

Lead positions command a significant premium, averaging 60,933 EUR per year.

Seniority Average Median Distribution (Min - Max) Sample Size
Netherlands
Junior 37,500 EUR 40,000
32,500 40,000
3
Mid 55,154 EUR 54,500
3,000 116,150
72
Mid 119,328 USD 125,000
95,000 154,000
5
Mid 85,000 GBP 85,000
85,000 85,000
1
Senior 72,889 EUR 73,000
3,500 180,000
145
Senior 392,675 PLN 364,125
364,125 471,250
5
Senior 138,998 USD 135,597
100,000 184,800
4
Lead 60,933 EUR 50,000
3,750 120,000
23
Lead 211,694 USD 205,900
162,500 269,300
8
Executive 101,972 EUR 100,000
50,000 195,250
9
Executive 377,778 USD 400,000
200,000 400,000
9
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 3,617 EUR 3,475
2,099 5,661
161
Mid 4,236 EUR 4,250
1,608 35,250
1142
Senior 5,171 EUR 5,300
2,064 11,250
1164
Lead 4,265 EUR 4,000
2,050 9,500
610
Executive 6,736 EUR 5,661
3,668 11,458
11
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 17
15 18
17
Mid 22 EUR 18
15 70
65
Mid 80 EUR 80
80 80
2
Senior 18 EUR 16
16 30
6
Senior 278 EUR 278
278 278
1
Lead 18 EUR 17
15 28
38

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.