Salary Insights: Developer Salaries in Netherlands
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.