Mar 2, 2026 1 min read

Netherlands: Statutory Minimum Wage Rates for 2026 (Hourly by Age)

The Netherlands has confirmed a minimum wage increase effective 1 January 2026, with the national statutory minimum hourly wage set at €14.71 for employees aged 21 and over, alongside age-based rates for younger workers.

Effective Date

Published

Impact

  • Employers operating in these jurisdictions must adjust payroll rates and compliance logic to the updated statutory minimum wages.

Payroll action

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