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Backend Developer Salary in Netherlands

Backend developers build the servers, APIs, and databases that power application logic and data. The Netherlands median is $143,706 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$143,706
per year
Monthly (national)
$11,976
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$143,706
Utrecht, NL
Hourly (national)
$69.09
varies by city

Backend Developer salary by city in Netherlands

CityPer year
Utrecht, NL$143,706
Groningen, NL$143,706
Eindhoven, NL$143,706
Haarlem, NL$143,706
Arnhem, NL$143,706
's-Hertogenbosch, NL$143,706
Zwolle, NL$143,706
Leeuwarden, NL$143,706
Maastricht, NL$143,706
Venlo, NL$143,706
Amsterdam, NL$108,236
Rotterdam, NL$94,663

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a backend developer make in Netherlands?
The national median backend developer salary in Netherlands is about € 126.000 per year (€ 10.500 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about € 83.000 to € 126.000.
Which Netherlands city pays backend developers the most?
Utrecht, NL pays the most at about € 126.000 per year.
Which Netherlands city pays backend developers the least?
Among cities we cover, Rotterdam, NL is on the lower end at about € 83.000 per year for a backend developer.
What is the typical salary range for a backend developer in Netherlands?
Across Netherlands cities we cover, backend developer pay commonly spans from about € 55.100 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about € 181.400 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Netherlands cities have backend developer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes backend developer pay for 12 cities in Netherlands, all shown in EUR.
Is backend developer in demand in Netherlands?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +16% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Data Scientist.