Minimum wage 2026
From 1 July 2026 the statutory gross minimum hourly wage is €14.99 for everyone aged 21 and older — 1.9% more than the €14.71 that applied from 1 January. Below you will find every amount per age and a calculator for your own weekly, monthly and annual wage.
Calculate your gross wage per week, month and year
Statutory minimum for this age: €14.99 per hour (1 July 2026).
We never pay below €14.99 per hour for adult employees.
- Per week
- €599.60
- Per month
- €2,598
- Per year
- €31,179
- Holiday allowance (8.33%)
- €2,597
Indicative gross amounts based on the statutory minimum hourly wage of 1 July 2026. Taxes, pension contributions and CAO-specific allowances are not included.
Minimum wage per age (1 July 2026)
| Age | % | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| 21 and older | 100% | €14.99 |
| 20 years | 80% | €11.99 |
| 19 years | 60% | €8.99 |
| 18 years | 50% | €7.50 |
| 17 years | 39.5% | €5.92 |
| 16 years | 34.5% | €5.17 |
| 15 years | 30% | €4.50 |
Minimum wage per age (2026)
Gross hourly amounts. The Netherlands has had one uniform statutory minimum hourly wage since 1 January 2024 — there are no statutory minimum monthly, weekly or daily wages anymore.
| Age | % | From 1 Jan 2026 | From 1 Jul 2026 | Per month (40h) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 years and older | 100% | €14.71 | €14.99 | €2,598 |
| 20 years | 80% | €11.77 | €11.99 | €2,078 |
| 19 years | 60% | €8.83 | €8.99 | €1,558 |
| 18 years | 50% | €7.36 | €7.50 | €1,300 |
| 17 years | 39.5% | €5.74 | €5.92 | €1,026 |
| 16 years | 34.5% | €5.00 | €5.17 | €896 |
| 15 years | 30% | €4.35 | €4.50 | €780 |
Source: Rijksoverheid — minimum wage amounts. Monthly amounts are indicative (52 weeks / 12 months).
Indexed twice a year
The statutory minimum hourly wage is adjusted on 1 January and 1 July, in line with the average development of collectively agreed wages.
Hirer's pay from day one
Through an NBBU-certified staffing agency you are paid according to the CAO of the company you work at — usually above the statutory minimum.
On top of your hourly wage
Holiday allowance (8.33%), travel allowance, shift and night allowances and pension accrual are paid in addition to the minimum hourly wage.
What do these roles actually pay?
Most logistics and production roles pay well above the statutory minimum. Check the current salary range per role: