Software Engineer Salary in Amsterdam

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What do Software Engineers earn in Amsterdam?

Software Engineers in Amsterdam earn a median of €80,000, benefiting from the city's strong concentration of tech companies, international headquarters, and a growing startup ecosystem. ASML, Booking.com, Adyen, and TomTom all maintain large engineering teams here.

The Netherlands offers competitive net salaries thanks to the 30% ruling for international hires, which effectively boosts take-home pay significantly for relocated engineers. Senior roles at payments and infrastructure companies regularly reach €110,000+.

Salary by seniority level

Junior (0–2 yrs): €45,000 – €62,000

Mid-level (2–5 yrs): €62,000 – €85,000

Senior (5–8 yrs): €85,000 – €112,000

Staff / Principal (8+ yrs): €112,000 – €145,000+

About this data

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Last updated: March 2026