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Mechanical Engineer Salary in Netherlands

Mechanical engineers design machines, systems, and products from concept to manufacture. The Netherlands median is $131,160 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$131,160
per year
Monthly (national)
$10,949
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$131,160
Utrecht, NL
Hourly (national)
$63.06
varies by city

Mechanical Engineer salary by city in Netherlands

CityPer year
Utrecht, NL$131,160
Groningen, NL$131,160
Eindhoven, NL$131,160
Haarlem, NL$131,160
Arnhem, NL$131,160
's-Hertogenbosch, NL$131,160
Zwolle, NL$131,160
Leeuwarden, NL$131,160
Maastricht, NL$131,160
Venlo, NL$131,160
Amsterdam, NL$99,226
Rotterdam, NL$86,794

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a mechanical engineer make in Netherlands?
The national median mechanical engineer salary in Netherlands is about € 115.000 per year (€ 9.600 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about € 76.100 to € 115.000.
Which Netherlands city pays mechanical engineers the most?
Utrecht, NL pays the most at about € 115.000 per year.
Which Netherlands city pays mechanical engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Rotterdam, NL is on the lower end at about € 76.100 per year for a mechanical engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a mechanical engineer in Netherlands?
Across Netherlands cities we cover, mechanical engineer pay commonly spans from about € 50.500 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about € 159.300 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Netherlands cities have mechanical engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes mechanical engineer pay for 12 cities in Netherlands, all shown in EUR.
Is mechanical engineer in demand in Netherlands?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +10% over the next decade. Related engineering roles on Pay by Role include Civil Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Chemical Engineer.