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Adult statutory minimum wage rises to €14.99 per hour

In force Labour

From 1 July 2026 the gross statutory minimum wage is €14.99 per hour for employees aged 21 or over, with age-based youth rates. Since 2024 there is no statutory monthly, weekly or daily minimum: the period amount depends on official hours worked.

Who it affects

Employees and employers using Dutch wage floors.

Sources

Primary: Government of the Netherlands ↗

Verified 2026-08-02 · methodology