How salary works for trainees in the Netherlands

Dutch payslips confuse almost everyone at first. The headline gross figure is not what you take home — but you also gain holiday allowance and sometimes tax advantages.

Holiday allowance and the 8% rule

On top of your salary, Dutch employers pay 8% holiday allowance ('vakantiegeld'), usually in May.

Use Bixter's salary calculator to see your real net pay for a role and city before you accept.