Median HR salary€47.8k376 postings with pay
Same job vs EU average+10%for the same role and level
HR postings showing pay19%of 2,173 HR postings
Best-paid HR role€54.4kHRBP & Generalist
HR salaries in Netherlands by role
Median advertised pay for each HR role family in the Netherlands with at least 20 postings with pay.
| HR role | Median | 25th percentile | 75th percentile | Pay ranges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HRBP & Generalist | €54,400 | €44,500 | €64,900 | 102 |
| Payroll & Rewards | €46,300 | €40,800 | €54,000 | 53 |
| Recruiting & TA | €45,600 | €39,000 | €54,000 | 176 |
| People Ops & Admin | €41,600 | €37,400 | €46,800 | 28 |
By level
Junior / Associate€39.7k
Mid-level€46.5k
Senior€55.1k
Manager / Lead€66.8k
| Level | Median | 25th percentile | 75th percentile | Pay ranges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior / Associate | €39,700 | €36,600 | €45,000 | 21 |
| Mid-level | €46,500 | €40,200 | €55,100 | 276 |
| Senior | €55,100 | €51,000 | €64,800 | 41 |
| Manager / Lead | €66,800 | €60,000 | €79,100 | 22 |
By company size
11–50 people€45.4k
51–200 people€45k
201–500 people€53.2k
501–1,000 people€54k
1,001–5,000 people€54k
| Company size | Median | 25th percentile | 75th percentile | Pay ranges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11–50 people | €45,400 | €39,000 | €55,200 | 117 |
| 51–200 people | €45,000 | €40,900 | €54,000 | 110 |
| 201–500 people | €53,200 | €42,000 | €60,000 | 59 |
| 501–1,000 people | €54,000 | €40,900 | €63,700 | 27 |
| 1,001–5,000 people | €54,000 | €42,000 | €63,000 | 49 |
By industry
Finance and insurance€53.2k
Healthcare and life sciences€47.4k
Staffing and HR services€46.7k
| Industry | Median | 25th percentile | 75th percentile | Pay ranges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and insurance | €53,200 | €45,300 | €60,700 | 31 |
| Healthcare and life sciences | €47,400 | €43,200 | €55,700 | 20 |
| Staffing and HR services | €46,700 | €39,600 | €56,800 | 194 |
Frequently asked questions
›What is the average HR salary in the Netherlands?
The median advertised HR salary in the Netherlands is €47,800 a year, based on 376 job postings with a pay range.
›Which HR job pays the most in the Netherlands?
HRBP & Generalist, with a median of €54,400.
›How much does a senior HR role pay in the Netherlands?
Manager / Lead HR postings have a median of €66,800.
›How many job postings in the Netherlands show a salary?
20% of all job postings in the Netherlands publish a pay range, and 19% of HR postings.
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About this dataPay ranges published in 132,956 job postings, collected from company career pages and applicant tracking systems. Each posting counts once, at the middle of its range, converted to yearly pay in euros. We show a figure only when at least 20 postings back it. Updated October 2026. How we collect and calculate the data