Job.bo Insights · Salaries · Netherlands

cook: salary in Netherlands

Salary range from active job ads for the ESCO role “cook” — by city, industry and in country comparison.

34,400 €

Median annual salary · 1,218 ads with stated salary

1,218

ads with stated salary

31,800 € – 35,520 €

Range p25–p75

cities with data

countries with this role

1,218

ads with stated salary

31,800 € – 35,520 €

Range p25–p75

cities with data

countries with this role

By city

Median and range per city with n ≥ 30 — sorted by median.

City	n	Range p25 – p75	Median
Agglomeratie ’s-Gravenhage	52	33,327 € – 35,400 €	35,400 €
Arnhem/Nijmegen	31	31,011 € – 35,400 €	35,400 €
Noordoost-Noord-Brabant	64	33,360 € – 35,604 €	35,400 €
Twente	42	31,800 € – 37,854 €	35,400 €
Veluwe	39	33,294 € – 37,473 €	35,400 €
Zuidoost-Noord-Brabant	68	33,360 € – 36,000 €	35,400 €
West-Noord-Brabant	33	32,754 € – 35,400 €	34,776 €
Midden-Noord-Brabant	40	33,360 € – 35,400 €	34,776 €
Zuid-Limburg	64	30,420 € – 34,950 €	33,924 €
Groot-Rijnmond	57	31,314 € – 35,400 €	33,900 €
Utrecht	75	32,680 € – 35,400 €	33,360 €
Overig Groningen	31	31,800 € – 35,400 €	33,360 €
Groot-Amsterdam	294	31,800 € – 35,400 €	33,222 €

Median annual salary in EUR; range = middle 50% of ads (p25–p75). Only cells with n ≥ 30.

By industry

The same role at employers in different industries (excluding staffing agencies).

Industry	n	Range p25 – p75	Median
Hospitality, Tourism & Leisure	801	31,830 € – 35,400 €	34,200 €
Healthcare, Nursing & Life Sciences	32	36,068 € – 38,124 €	37,146 €

Median annual salary in EUR; range = middle 50% of ads (p25–p75). Only cells with n ≥ 30.

In other countries

The same ESCO role, median in EUR/year (converted) — click opens the role's country page.

Country	n	Range p25 – p75	Median
United States	47	31,304 € – 40,746 €	34,294 €
Singapore	223	23,256 € – 39,984 €	32,640 €
Austria	3,643	30,310 € – 36,400 €	31,360 €
Germany	698	29,240 € – 36,930 €	31,200 €
Canada	68	24,974 € – 32,869 €	27,993 €
Finland	116	24,080 € – 27,750 €	26,520 €
France	1,368	22,360 € – 27,600 €	24,080 €
Spain	150	18,868 € – 23,800 €	21,229 €
Czechia	445	13,284 € – 19,680 €	15,380 €

Median annual salary in EUR; range = middle 50% of ads (p25–p75). Only cells with n ≥ 30.

Frequently asked questions

What does a cook earn in Netherlands?

The median across 1,218 active job ads with stated pay is €34,400 per year; the middle 50% of ads state €31,800–35,520.

Where does a cook get paid best?

Among cities with robust data, Agglomeratie ’s-Gravenhage leads with a median of €35,400 (52 ads).

How comparable are the countries?

All values are converted to EUR/year (reference exchange rates, country-specific monthly factors). Purchasing power, taxes and social contributions are not taken into account — the comparison shows gross nominal values from the ads.

More insights: All salaries in Netherlands · All countries · The global job market

Methodology. Data as of 10/08/2026, recalculated daily. Population: active ads with a stated range; range midpoint; foreign currencies at reference rates, monthly/hourly wages annualised (country-specific monthly factors, e.g. 14 in Austria); plausibility band €8,000–400,000. Roles = ESCO occupations, industries = AI-classified company industry (excluding staffing agencies), cities = main location of the ad, departments from ISCO-08. Minimum n 30 per cell.
Browse cook jobs →Sign up for free