Minimum wage increase

10-12-2021

Minimum wage increase

Rates in 2022

As of January 1, the minimum wage will increase. It is set at €1,725,- per month for those aged 21 and older. Depending on the industry you work in, this amount will be converted to an hourly rate of €9.96 to €10.48 for a worker age 21 or older. In the table below, you'll find the hourly rate by age category and hours in the Dutch CAO Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Full-time working week 21years and older 20years 19years 18years 17 years 16years 15years
38 hrs. 10,48 8,39 6,29 5,24 4,14 3,62 3,15
40 hrs. 9,96 7,97 5,98 4,98 3,94 3,44 2,99