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Teacher Salary in Netherlands

Teachers plan lessons, instruct students, and assess learning across subjects and grades. The Netherlands median is $97,857 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$97,857
per year
Monthly (national)
$8,212
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$97,857
Utrecht, NL
Hourly (national)
$47.05
varies by city

Teacher salary by city in Netherlands

CityPer year
Utrecht, NL$97,857
Groningen, NL$97,857
Eindhoven, NL$97,857
Haarlem, NL$97,857
Arnhem, NL$97,857
's-Hertogenbosch, NL$97,857
Zwolle, NL$97,857
Leeuwarden, NL$97,857
Maastricht, NL$97,857
Venlo, NL$97,857
Amsterdam, NL$73,336
Rotterdam, NL$65,238

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a teacher make in Netherlands?
The national median teacher salary in Netherlands is about € 85.800 per year (€ 7.200 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about € 57.200 to € 85.800.
Which Netherlands city pays teachers the most?
Utrecht, NL pays the most at about € 85.800 per year.
Which Netherlands city pays teachers the least?
Among cities we cover, Rotterdam, NL is on the lower end at about € 57.200 per year for a teacher.
What is the typical salary range for a teacher in Netherlands?
Across Netherlands cities we cover, teacher pay commonly spans from about € 43.100 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about € 114.100 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Netherlands cities have teacher salary data?
Pay by Role publishes teacher pay for 12 cities in Netherlands, all shown in EUR.
Is teacher in demand in Netherlands?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +1% over the next decade. Related education roles on Pay by Role include Professor, School Principal.