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refuse vehicle driver: salary in Netherlands

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

37,992 €

Median annual salary · 647 ads with stated salary

647

ads with stated salary

33,540 € – 42,240 €

Range p25–p75

cities with data

countries with this role

647

ads with stated salary

33,540 € – 42,240 €

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
Zuidoost-Noord-Brabant	39	38,376 € – 42,240 €	40,800 €
Groot-Rijnmond	77	33,540 € – 45,120 €	38,832 €
Veluwe	31	36,138 € – 40,200 €	37,914 €
Utrecht	61	33,540 € – 44,400 €	37,848 €
Groot-Amsterdam	68	33,540 € – 45,030 €	34,400 €
Noordoost-Noord-Brabant	33	29,240 € – 36,120 €	32,680 €

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
Energy, Utilities & Environment	90	31,820 € – 38,745 €	37,896 €
Logistics & Transport	79	42,240 € – 46,200 €	42,240 €

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
Germany	50	27,520 € – 33,970 €	29,240 €
Russia	72	10,260 € – 18,810 €	12,033 €

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

Frequently asked questions

What does a refuse vehicle driver earn in Netherlands?

The median across 647 active job ads with stated pay is €37,992 per year; the middle 50% of ads state €33,540–42,240.

Where does a refuse vehicle driver get paid best?

Among cities with robust data, Zuidoost-Noord-Brabant leads with a median of €40,800 (39 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.

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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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