The statutory minimum wage is the amount payable per hour before taxes, and it is set as of January 1, 2024. Everyone who is 15 years of age or older must be paid at least the applicable hourly minimum wage. The amount you make each week or month depends on how many hours you work; if you and your employer have agreed on a fixed number of working hours per week, you can agree on a fixed monthly salary. As of 2024, there is no longer a monthly, weekly, or daily minimum wage.
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The law mandates that firms pay employees at least the hourly minimum wage starting January 1, 2024. All workers who are 21 years of age or older receive the same hourly minimum pay. For workers under 21, the minimum pay per hour is determined by their age. As was the case in 2023, the rates for youth are determined using the general hourly minimum wage.
| View the minimum wage amounts (before tax) that apply as of 1 January 2025. | |
| Age | Hourly minimum wage |
|---|---|
| 21 years and older | € 14.06 |
| 20 years | € 11.25 |
| 19 years | € 8.44 |
| 18 years | € 7.03 |
| 17 years | € 5.55 |
| 16 years | € 4.85 |
| 15 years | € 4.22 |
Table: Hourly minimum wage before tax as of 1 July 2024, by age
| Age | Hourly minimum wage |
|---|---|
| 21 years and older | € 13.68 |
| 20 years | € 10.94 |
| 19 years | € 8.21 |
| 18 years | € 6.84 |
| 17 years | € 5.40 |
| 16 years | € 4.72 |
| 15 years | € 4.10 |
A statutory hourly minimum wage went into effect on January 1, 2024. Before taxes, the new rates represent the hourly minimum wage. At least the corresponding hourly minimum wage must be paid to all individuals who are 15 years of age or older.
For workers who are 21 years of age or older, there is a set minimum pay per hour. Depending on their age, employees between the ages of 15 and 20 are paid a minimum wage per hour. The set hourly minimum wage serves as the basis for determining the rates for youth.
There is no longer a set minimum wage for each month, week, or day as of 2024. The amount of hours worked (official working hours) determines the quantity of hours put in for monthly compensation.
At least the following are included in official working hours:
Because some months have more working days than others, the official amount of working hours may vary from month to month.
One of the best reasons to consider studying in the Netherlands is the availability of part-time job opportunities for international students. The Dutch government allows international students to work part-time while studying, provided they meet the necessary conditions.
In the Netherlands, international students from non-EU/EEA countries are permitted to work part-time for a maximum of 16 hours per week during the academic year. However, they can work full-time during the summer months (June, July, and August). To work legally, non-EU/EEA students must have a valid residence permit, and their employer must apply for a work permit (TWV) on their behalf.
For EU/EEA students, there are no restrictions on working hours, and they do not need a work permit.
The flexibility of part-time work in the Netherlands offers students the opportunity to gain valuable work experience, supplement their income, and better integrate into Dutch society.
Ref: https://www.government.nl/topics/minimum-wage/minimum-wage-amounts.
This post was last modified on January 6, 2025 11:10 am