Pharmacist Salary in Netherlands

€81,000Regional estimate

The median salary for a Pharmacist in the Netherlands is €81,000 per year. Most pharmacists earn between €60,000 and €144,000 annually, with the top 10% earning €144,000.

Pay percentiles

Regional estimate
25th percentile
€60,000
Median (p50)
€81,000
75th percentile
€109,000
Top 10% (p90)
€144,000

Gross annual, local currency.

Salary by seniority

Estimated
Junior€49,000-40%
Mid-level€71,000-12%
Senior€101,000+25%
Lead / Exec€142,000+75%

Total compensation

Base80%
Bonus8%
Equity4%
Benefits8%

Benefits are worth about €9,500 a year on top of cash pay.

Where this pay goes furthest

The same package, in local cost-of-living terms, across markets.

How we calculate this

This salary data is a regional estimate based on our user-contributed data. All figures presented are gross annual amounts before taxes and deductions. Benefits are valued at an additional €9,500 per year.

Frequently asked questions

Is a median salary of €81,000 good pay for a Pharmacist in the Netherlands?

Yes, a median salary of €81,000 is considered strong pay for a Pharmacist in the Netherlands. It is significantly higher than the 25th percentile of €60,000, indicating that half of all pharmacists earn more than this amount.

How does a Senior Pharmacist salary compare to a Junior Pharmacist salary?

There is a notable difference between junior and senior roles. The median salary for a Junior Pharmacist is €49,000, while the median for a Senior Pharmacist rises to €101,000.

What is the total compensation for a Pharmacist, including benefits?

In addition to the base salary, the estimated value of benefits per year is €9,500. This means the total compensation package can be substantially higher than the reported gross annual salary alone.

How are these Pharmacist salary figures calculated?

These figures are derived from a large dataset of self-reported salaries from pharmacists across the Netherlands. We calculate percentiles like the 25th (€60,000), median (€81,000), 75th (€109,000), and top 10% (€144,000) to represent the salary distribution.

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