Registered Nurse Salary in Netherlands

€50,000Regional estimate

The median Registered Nurse salary in the Netherlands is €50,000 per year. Most earners fall between €37,000 and €68,000, with the top 10% earning €89,000.

Pay percentiles

Regional estimate
25th percentile
€37,000
Median (p50)
€50,000
75th percentile
€68,000
Top 10% (p90)
€89,000

Gross annual, local currency.

Salary by seniority

Estimated
Junior€30,000-40%
Mid-level€44,000-12%
Senior€63,000+25%
Lead / Exec€88,000+75%

Total compensation

Base80%
Bonus8%
Equity4%
Benefits8%

Benefits are worth about €6,000 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 for Registered Nurses in the Netherlands. All figures represent gross annual income before taxes and deductions. The data is based on a sample of reported salaries.

Frequently asked questions

Is €50,000 a good salary for a Registered Nurse in the Netherlands?

The median salary of €50,000 is a solid benchmark. Nurses earning above this, particularly in the 75th percentile (€68,000) or top 10% (€89,000), are earning more than the average.

How does a senior Registered Nurse salary compare to a junior one?

Senior Registered Nurses earn significantly more than their junior counterparts. The median salary for a junior nurse is €30,000, while a senior nurse's median salary is €63,000.

What is the total compensation for a Registered Nurse?

Besides the base salary, Registered Nurses can expect additional benefits valued at €6,000 per year. This brings the total potential compensation higher than the stated gross annual salary.

How are these Registered Nurse salary figures calculated?

These figures are calculated based on reported salaries from various sources. They represent percentiles, showing the distribution of earnings from the lowest earners to the highest.

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