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Professor Salary in Netherlands

Professors teach at the college level and often conduct original research in their field. The Netherlands median is $169,938 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$169,938
per year
Monthly (national)
$14,142
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$169,938
Utrecht, NL
Hourly (national)
$81.70
varies by city

Professor salary by city in Netherlands

CityPer year
Utrecht, NL$169,938
Groningen, NL$169,938
Eindhoven, NL$169,938
Haarlem, NL$169,938
Arnhem, NL$169,938
's-Hertogenbosch, NL$169,938
Zwolle, NL$169,938
Leeuwarden, NL$169,938
Maastricht, NL$169,938
Venlo, NL$169,938
Amsterdam, NL$128,879
Rotterdam, NL$111,771

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a professor make in Netherlands?
The national median professor salary in Netherlands is about € 149.000 per year (€ 12.400 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about € 98.000 to € 149.000.
Which Netherlands city pays professors the most?
Utrecht, NL pays the most at about € 149.000 per year.
Which Netherlands city pays professors the least?
Among cities we cover, Rotterdam, NL is on the lower end at about € 98.000 per year for a professor.
What is the typical salary range for a professor in Netherlands?
Across Netherlands cities we cover, professor pay commonly spans from about € 73.900 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about € 214.600 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Netherlands cities have professor salary data?
Pay by Role publishes professor pay for 12 cities in Netherlands, all shown in EUR.
Is professor in demand in Netherlands?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +8% over the next decade. Related education roles on Pay by Role include Teacher, School Principal.