Dutch statutory minimum wage 2026

Minimum hourly wage 2026

The Dutch statutory minimum hourly wage for employees aged 21 and over is €14.71 from 1 January 2026 and €14.99 from 1 July 2026. Younger employees receive a percentage of this amount.

What is added on top

• Holiday allowance (8% of gross pay)
• Shift allowance for evening, night and weekend work
• Overtime allowance under the NBBU collective agreement
• Travel expense reimbursement

Minimum wage in temporary work

At Connecting People you never earn less than the statutory minimum wage. Under the NBBU hirer pay rules you receive the same pay as permanent staff at the client.