Salary Insights: Developer Salaries in Netherlands
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
|
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| 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.