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factory hand: salary in Netherlands
Salary range from active job ads for the ESCO role “factory hand” — by city, industry and in country comparison.
33,900 €
Median annual salary · 10,661 ads with stated salary
10,661
ads with stated salary
29,240 € – 37,800 €
Range p25–p75
36
cities with data
6
countries with this role
By city
Median and range per city with n ≥ 30 — sorted by median.
| City | n | Range p25 – p75 | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zaanstreek | 83 | 31,510 € – 40,200 € | 38,580 € |
| Oost-Groningen | 106 | 33,300 € – 42,225 € | 37,050 € |
| Zuidwest-Overijssel | 174 | 30,960 € – 39,462 € | 36,000 € |
| Noord-Drenthe | 51 | 30,480 € – 39,600 € | 36,000 € |
| Noord-Overijssel | 492 | 31,820 € – 39,300 € | 36,000 € |
| Zuidoost-Drenthe | 229 | 29,240 € – 37,890 € | 35,520 € |
| IJmond | 32 | 32,034 € – 40,420 € | 35,511 € |
| Oost-Zuid-Holland | 242 | 30,960 € – 38,880 € | 35,400 € |
| West-Noord-Brabant | 643 | 31,200 € – 39,000 € | 35,260 € |
| Zuidwest-Drenthe | 165 | 32,400 € – 41,100 € | 34,908 € |
| Midden-Limburg | 178 | 29,240 € – 39,000 € | 34,800 € |
| Arnhem/Nijmegen | 333 | 31,500 € – 38,280 € | 34,800 € |
| Zuidoost-Zuid-Holland | 200 | 30,762 € – 39,600 € | 34,400 € |
| Overig Groningen | 173 | 30,100 € – 39,000 € | 34,200 € |
| Zuidwest-Gelderland | 216 | 29,240 € – 37,800 € | 34,200 € |
| Veluwe | 568 | 31,820 € – 37,800 € | 34,200 € |
| Zuidoost-Noord-Brabant | 822 | 29,240 € – 37,788 € | 34,200 € |
| Noordoost-Noord-Brabant | 442 | 29,240 € – 38,628 € | 33,870 € |
| Twente | 696 | 29,240 € – 37,200 € | 33,684 € |
| Achterhoek | 542 | 31,200 € – 36,600 € | 33,600 € |
| Overig Zeeland | 66 | 31,020 € – 39,450 € | 33,600 € |
| Alkmaar en omgeving | 215 | 29,920 € – 37,200 € | 33,600 € |
| Midden-Noord-Brabant | 510 | 28,380 € – 37,800 € | 33,600 € |
| Kop van Noord-Holland | 158 | 29,240 € – 37,830 € | 33,600 € |
| Noord-Limburg | 431 | 29,240 € – 37,260 € | 33,540 € |
| Utrecht | 471 | 29,240 € – 36,600 € | 33,540 € |
| Noord-Friesland | 131 | 29,240 € – 35,634 € | 33,384 € |
| Flevoland | 342 | 27,520 € – 35,400 € | 33,000 € |
| Agglomeratie Leiden en Bollenstreek | 131 | 27,520 € – 36,000 € | 33,000 € |
| Zuid-Limburg | 309 | 28,380 € – 37,440 € | 33,000 € |
| Zuidwest-Friesland | 146 | 29,240 € – 40,050 € | 32,680 € |
| Groot-Amsterdam | 217 | 26,660 € – 36,000 € | 32,400 € |
| Zuidoost-Friesland | 233 | 28,380 € – 38,100 € | 32,400 € |
| Delft en Westland | 66 | 27,520 € – 37,200 € | 32,325 € |
| Groot-Rijnmond | 496 | 27,520 € – 36,000 € | 31,800 € |
| Agglomeratie ’s-Gravenhage | 132 | 25,800 € – 33,375 € | 27,520 € |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry & Manufacturing | 703 | 29,240 € – 37,164 € | 33,540 € |
| Agriculture & Food | 636 | 27,520 € – 36,600 € | 31,820 € |
| Staffing & Recruiting | 254 | 30,960 € – 40,200 € | 35,655 € |
| Logistics & Transport | 124 | 25,800 € – 31,020 € | 25,800 € |
| Security, Cleaning & Facility Management | 62 | 26,015 € – 31,820 € | 30,100 € |
| Healthcare, Nursing & Life Sciences | 56 | 32,184 € – 38,400 € | 36,552 € |
| Construction, Trades & Real Estate | 50 | 32,550 € – 39,000 € | 36,726 € |
| Retail & Consumer Goods | 30 | 25,800 € – 29,240 € | 28,590 € |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 2,082 | 28,004 € – 39,200 € | 34,400 € |
| Belgium | 31 | 27,950 € – 32,680 € | 30,960 € |
| Germany | 4,817 | 25,800 € – 29,240 € | 27,520 € |
| Spain | 70 | 19,075 € – 23,800 € | 20,476 € |
| Czechia | 113 | 11,660 € – 15,162 € | 13,284 € |
| Latvia | 96 | 12,000 € – 19,350 € | 13,200 € |
Median annual salary in EUR; range = middle 50% of ads (p25–p75). Only cells with n ≥ 30.
Frequently asked questions
What does a factory hand earn in Netherlands?
The median across 10,661 active job ads with stated pay is €33,900 per year; the middle 50% of ads state €29,240–37,800.
Where does a factory hand get paid best?
Among cities with robust data, Zaanstreek leads with a median of €38,580 (83 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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