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electrical engineer: salary in Netherlands

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

55,200 €

Median annual salary · 361 ads with stated salary

361

ads with stated salary

46,680 € – 63,120 €

Range p25–p75

cities with data

countries with this role

361

ads with stated salary

46,680 € – 63,120 €

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
Utrecht	32	54,090 € – 64,923 €	61,200 €
Groot-Amsterdam	37	51,600 € – 66,528 €	60,000 €

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
Construction	36	49,500 € – 63,900 €	61,200 €

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	303	112,470 € – 176,540 €	146,510 €
Germany	103	53,973 € – 73,254 €	62,400 €
Austria	160	44,800 € – 56,000 €	49,000 €
Singapore	149	32,640 € – 44,880 €	38,760 €

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

Frequently asked questions

What does a electrical engineer earn in Netherlands?

The median across 361 active job ads with stated pay is €55,200 per year; the middle 50% of ads state €46,680–63,120.

Where does a electrical engineer get paid best?

Among cities with robust data, Utrecht leads with a median of €61,200 (32 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 08/24/2026, 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.
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