Minimum wage in the Netherlands (2026): rates by age
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: The Netherlands has a statutory minimum wage that is set per hour. From 1 July 2026 the adult rate (age 21 and over) is €14.99 gross per hour, with lower rates for ages 15 to 20.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| National statutory minimum wageEmployees | Yes [1] |
| Current adult minimum wage (gross)Employees | €14.99 per hour [1] |
| Age bands, reduced rates and exclusionsEmployees | Hourly rates from 1 July 2026 by age: 20 years €11.99; 19 years €8.99; 18 years €7.50; 17 years €5.92; 16 years €5.17; 15 years €4.50. The adult rate applies from age 21. [1] |
| Amount from next change (gross)Employees | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Next scheduled changeEmployees | 1 January 2027 [2] |
Notes
- Gross amount per hour. Since 2024 there are no fixed monthly, weekly or daily minimum wages; pay depends on the hours counted.
- Amounts are from the table for 1 July 2026. The adult rate applies from age 21.
- The official page links to news of a higher youth minimum wage from 2027, but the amounts and date were not confirmed from an official source.
- Official news of 17 April 2026: youth minimum wage percentages rise from 1 January 2027 (age 20 to 87.5%, 19 to 75%, 18 to 62.5%, 17 to 50%, 16 to 40%). The Rijksoverheid pages checked do not state the adult hourly rate for 1 January 2027, so no amount is shown.
Sources
- Rijksoverheid: Bedragen minimumloon 2026 (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
- Rijksoverheid: Hoger minimumjeugdloon vanaf 2027 (consulted 31 October 2026) · all sources
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