🇳🇱 Employee cost calculator Netherlands

Employers in Netherlands pay 16.97% in mandatory contributions on top of gross salary. On a $60,000 salary that makes the true annual cost $72,330 through Hire with Columbus, including our flat EOR fee from $179 per month.

Gross salary$60,000
Employer contributions (16.97%)$10,182
Hire with Columbus fee (from $179/month)$2,148
Total annual cost$72,330

That is $6,028 per month, roughly 21% on top of gross salary.

Employment facts for Netherlands

Statutory annual leave
20 days
Public holidays
11 days
Typical notice period
8.7 weeks
Typical severance
7.2 weeks
13th-month salary
none

Contribution rates based on verified sources as of 2026-01-01. Estimates only; exact costs depend on region, sector and salary caps. We confirm exact numbers before you hire.