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Lawyer Salary in Netherlands

Lawyers advise and represent clients on legal rights, disputes, and transactions. The Netherlands median is $239,510 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$239,510
per year
Monthly (national)
$19,959
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$239,510
Utrecht, NL
Hourly (national)
$115.15
varies by city

Lawyer salary by city in Netherlands

CityPer year
Utrecht, NL$239,510
Groningen, NL$239,510
Eindhoven, NL$239,510
Haarlem, NL$239,510
Arnhem, NL$239,510
's-Hertogenbosch, NL$239,510
Zwolle, NL$239,510
Leeuwarden, NL$239,510
Maastricht, NL$239,510
Venlo, NL$239,510
Amsterdam, NL$177,922
Rotterdam, NL$160,814

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Related Legal salaries in Netherlands

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a lawyer make in Netherlands?
The national median lawyer salary in Netherlands is about € 210.000 per year (€ 17.500 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about € 141.000 to € 210.000.
Which Netherlands city pays lawyers the most?
Utrecht, NL pays the most at about € 210.000 per year.
Which Netherlands city pays lawyers the least?
Among cities we cover, Rotterdam, NL is on the lower end at about € 141.000 per year for a lawyer.
What is the typical salary range for a lawyer in Netherlands?
Across Netherlands cities we cover, lawyer pay commonly spans from about € 84.700 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about € 325.500 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Netherlands cities have lawyer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes lawyer pay for 12 cities in Netherlands, all shown in EUR.
Is lawyer in demand in Netherlands?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +8% over the next decade. Related legal roles on Pay by Role include Paralegal, Corporate Attorney.