Statutory minimum wage in the Netherlands: higher than in 18 of the 21 other EU countries

Statutory minimum wage in the second half of 2026, in euro gross per month. Netherlands: 2,338. Highest: Luxembourg (2,771); lowest: Bulgaria (620).

Source: Eurostat, dataset tps00155 (Minimum wages) · opgehaald 25 oktober 2026Open the table Single block

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Statutory minimum wage in the Netherlands: higher than in 18 of the 21 other EU countries

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