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excavator operator: salary in Netherlands
Salary range from active job ads for the ESCO role “excavator operator” — by city, industry and in country comparison.
37,500 €
Median annual salary · 251 ads with stated salary
251
ads with stated salary
35,400 € – 39,600 €
Range p25–p75
1
cities with data
5
countries with this role
By city
Median and range per city with n ≥ 30 — sorted by median.
| City | n | Range p25 – p75 | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zuid-Limburg | 33 | 35,400 € – 37,200 € | 35,400 € |
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.
Frequently asked questions
What does a excavator operator earn in Netherlands?
The median across 251 active job ads with stated pay is €37,500 per year; the middle 50% of ads state €35,400–39,600.
Where does a excavator operator get paid best?
Among cities with robust data, Zuid-Limburg leads with a median of €35,400 (33 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.
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.
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