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head waiter/head waitress: salary in Netherlands

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

27,520 €

Median annual salary · 102 ads with stated salary

102

ads with stated salary

22,360 € – 33,168 €

Range p25–p75

cities with data

countries with this role

102

ads with stated salary

22,360 € – 33,168 €

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
Groot-Amsterdam	33	9,000 € – 31,200 €	9,000 €

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
Hospitality, Tourism & Leisure	78	19,135 € – 32,718 €	27,520 €

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	99	35,896 € – 53,214 €	44,800 €
Germany	31	25,800 € – 35,424 €	32,400 €
France	131	24,080 € – 32,014 €	27,600 €

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

Frequently asked questions

What does a head waiter/head waitress earn in Netherlands?

The median across 102 active job ads with stated pay is €27,520 per year; the middle 50% of ads state €22,360–33,168.

Where does a head waiter/head waitress get paid best?

Among cities with robust data, Groot-Amsterdam leads with a median of €9,000 (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.

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.
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