The Netherlands HR salary guide

HR SALARY GUIDE 2025

Are you planning your next hire, reviewing your compensation strategy or exploring new career opportunities?

The HR landscape in the Netherlands continues to evolve at pace, shaped by a dynamic blend of economic shifts, regulatory developments and technological innovation.

In the first half of 2025, we’ve seen HR professionals rise to meet increasingly complex demands while serving as strategic partners in business transformation.

This salary guide provides a detailed and data-driven overview of compensation benchmarks across core HR specialisms including HR Generalist, learning and development, talent acquisition, payroll and reward.

We hope this guide serves as a practical and forward-looking resource for HR leaders, hiring managers and professionals navigating a rapidly changing talent landscape.