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Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering Average Salaries in Netherlands 2024

How much money does a person working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering make in Netherlands?


Average Monthly Salary
3,410 EUR
( 40,900 EUR yearly)

LOW
1,350
EUR
AVERAGE
3,410
EUR
HIGH
8,960
EUR
All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Netherlands typically earns around 3,410 EUR. Salaries range from 1,350 EUR (lowest average) to 8,960 EUR (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

The provided figure represents the median compensation that encompasses housing, transportation, and other perks. The salaries within the Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering domain in Netherlands exhibit significant discrepancies across various professions. In case you seek information about the remuneration of a specific position, please refer to the salaries listed below for respective job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering
Airbnb Property Manager5,410 EUR
All Rounder2,140 EUR
Assistant Executive Housekeeper1,540 EUR
Assistant Food and Beverage Controller2,850 EUR
Assistant Food and Beverage Director6,460 EUR
Assistant Hospitality Manager6,330 EUR
Assistant Storekeeper1,410 EUR
Assistant Tour Manager3,150 EUR
Baker and Pastrycook1,690 EUR
Bakery Manager3,790 EUR
Bakery Superintendent2,490 EUR
Banquet Captain2,070 EUR
Banquet Manager2,510 EUR
Banquet Server1,670 EUR
Bar Attendant1,720 EUR
Bar Manager3,290 EUR
Bar Supervisor2,430 EUR
Barista2,010 EUR
Bartender1,910 EUR
Bellman1,540 EUR
Beverage Manager3,950 EUR
Bistro Attendant1,790 EUR
Buffet Chef2,910 EUR
Buffet Host1,610 EUR
Buffet Manager3,600 EUR
Butcher and Slaughterer1,380 EUR
Cafeteria Assistant1,800 EUR
Cafeteria Manager3,110 EUR
Cafeteria Supervisor2,220 EUR
Cake Decorator1,830 EUR
Casino Shift Manager5,300 EUR
Chain Store Customer Support2,490 EUR
Chef3,160 EUR
Chef De Cuisine4,080 EUR
Club Manager5,920 EUR
Cluster Director7,020 EUR
Cluster Revenue Manager5,830 EUR
Cocktail Server1,700 EUR
Coffee Shop Manager5,330 EUR
Concierge1,570 EUR
Confectionery Baker1,900 EUR
Conference and Sales Coordinator2,960 EUR
Conference Services Manager3,460 EUR
Cook2,650 EUR
Corporate Sous Chef4,150 EUR
Corporate Travel Consultant4,380 EUR
Croupier2,260 EUR
Culinary Assistant1,430 EUR
Culinary Associate1,510 EUR
Culinary Tour Guide3,810 EUR
Demi Chef3,030 EUR
Dietary Aide3,100 EUR
Dining Room Supervisor2,950 EUR
Dishwasher1,340 EUR
Duty Manager3,510 EUR
Events Coordinator2,490 EUR
Executive Chef3,640 EUR
Executive Pastry Chef2,810 EUR
Fast Food Cook2,650 EUR
Fast Food Shift Supervisor2,800 EUR
Fine Dining Cook4,340 EUR
Fine Dining Restaurant Chef4,310 EUR
Fleet Manager7,700 EUR
Food and Beverage Manager5,440 EUR
Food and Beverage Trend Analyst4,080 EUR
Food Consultant4,750 EUR
Food Photographer3,310 EUR
Food Policy Analyst4,180 EUR
Food Safety Auditor4,110 EUR
Food Safety Compliance Manager4,520 EUR
Food Safety Coordinator3,380 EUR
Food Server1,630 EUR
Food Service Director5,440 EUR
Food Service Manager6,090 EUR
Food Service Sales3,760 EUR
Food Service Worker1,680 EUR
Food Stylist2,730 EUR
Food Sustainability Consultant4,480 EUR
Front Desk Agent1,970 EUR
Front Desk Clerk1,820 EUR
Front Office Manager3,170 EUR
Gastronomy Consultant3,460 EUR
Guest Service Executive5,000 EUR
Guest Service Representative2,030 EUR
Head Chef 3,820 EUR
Head Concierge2,470 EUR
Hospitality Director9,170 EUR
Hospitality Technology Specialist3,730 EUR
Hostess / Host1,790 EUR
Hotel Desk Clerk1,950 EUR
Hotel Maid1,340 EUR
Hotel Manager8,670 EUR
Hotel Revenue Manager5,480 EUR
Hotel Sales Manager6,440 EUR
Hotel Service Supervisor4,710 EUR
Hotel Staff1,710 EUR
Inventory Coordinator2,030 EUR
Kitchen Manager3,070 EUR
Kitchen Staff1,670 EUR
Kitchen Supervisor2,560 EUR
Line Cook2,790 EUR
Luggage Porter1,340 EUR
Molecular Gastronomist4,390 EUR
Motel Manager4,980 EUR
Pastry Chef2,550 EUR
Pastrycooking and Baking Assistant1,710 EUR
Personal Chef3,760 EUR
Production Operator2,640 EUR
Quality, Health and Safety Coordinator2,690 EUR
Receptionist1,990 EUR
Regional Restaurant Manager6,980 EUR
Restaurant Manager5,690 EUR
Restaurant Server1,670 EUR
Room Reservations Manager5,920 EUR
Room Service Manager5,370 EUR
Sous Chef3,340 EUR
Special Events Coordinator3,640 EUR
Supervisor of Food Services4,210 EUR
Sustainable Catering Coordinator3,670 EUR
Sustainable Tourism Consultant4,130 EUR
Tour Consultant4,200 EUR
Tour Guide2,840 EUR
Tour Manager3,990 EUR
Travel Agent3,050 EUR
Travel Consultant4,360 EUR
Virtual / Augmented Reality Tourism Specialist3,550 EUR
Waiter / Waitress1,680 EUR
Wedding Planner4,560 EUR


Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Netherlands

Median and salary distribution Netherlands Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
4,520 EUR or more
10% of people earn
3,740 to 4,520 EUR
20% of people earn
2,010 EUR or less
65% of people earn
2,010 to 3,740 EUR
Minimum Salary
1,350 EUR
Median
3,190 EUR
Maximum
8,960 EUR




Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Netherlands range from 1,350 EUR (starting average salary) to 8,960 EUR (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). To clarify, the number presented is not the legally mandated minimum wage. Rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that involved thousands of participants and professionals from across the entire country.

  • Median Salary

    The median income in the field of Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering is 3,190 EUR, implying that half of the workforce in Netherlands earns less than this figure, and the other half earns more. It represents the central value of salaries. As a rule of thumb, you would prefer to be part of the group earning above the median wage, situated on the right-hand side of the salary distribution chart.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Two values that are highly correlated with the median are the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution diagram, it is possible to determine that 25% of individuals employed in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Netherlands earn less than 2,490 EUR, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 4,080 EUR, while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    Data was regrouped into brackets to provide a better understanding of what salaries can be expected. This approach was deemed more accurate than relying solely on the average salary, as it offers greater insights into the distribution of salaries in the field of Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Netherlands. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 2,010 EUR to 3,740 EUR. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 2,010 EUR mark, while 10% ranged from 3,740 EUR to 4,520 EUR. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 4,520 EUR or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally, the more years of experience the higher the wage.

Generally speaking, employees in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Netherlands having experience from two to five years earn on average 32% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.

Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average 36% more than those with five years or less of work experience.

As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by 21% and an additional 14% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.

Those figures are presented as guidelines only. The numbers become more significant if you consider one job title at a time.


Change in salary based on experience varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of many different jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.
On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark.
* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.


Salary Comparison By Education

How does the education level affect your salary?

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Change in salary based on education varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of multiple jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.

It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income?

We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degree levels across many jobs in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Netherlands, below are our findings.

Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average 17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.

Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn 24% more than those who only managed to attain a certificate or diploma.

Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are 29% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.

Finally, PhD holders earn 23% more than Master's Degree holders on average while doing the same job.


Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?

A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in Netherlands costs anywhere from 24,500 EUR to 73,500 EUR and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.

Employees can't expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming they already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.

Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch to a higher-paying job. The numbers seem to support this tactic. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

The decision really depends on the situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if a person can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. Degree costs can be recovered roughly in a year or so.



Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / Netherlands

Salary comparison by gender Netherlands Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering monthly
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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? In the field of Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Netherlands, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 5%.

Male
3,490 EUR
Female-5%
3,330 EUR
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Netherlands for all Careers

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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / Netherlands

How much are annual salary increments in Netherlands for individuals working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Netherlands are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 9% every 14 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 15 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Netherlands Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering
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The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.

Netherlands / All Professions

Annual Salary Increment Rate Netherlands
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The term Annual Salary Increase usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rare that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one-year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.

How to calculate the salary increment percentage?

The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 / Increase Frequency

The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in Netherlands is 7%.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

World Average Annual Salary Increment
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Salary Packages and Schemes

Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.

Bonus and Incentive Rates / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / Netherlands

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Netherlands Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering
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68% of surveyed staff in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 32% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 0% to 4% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
32%
No Bonus
68%

Types of Bonuses Considered

Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus, where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.

Goal-Based Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.

Bonuses Are Not Commissions!

People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.


What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

The main two types of jobs

Revenue GeneratorsSupporting Cast

Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business.

Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations.

Example:
A graphics designer working for a graphics designing company.

Example:
A graphic designer in the marketing department of a hospital.


Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.

Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.

Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level

Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.

Hourly Average Wage / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / Netherlands


20 EUR per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Netherlands is 20 EUR.This is the rate they get paid for every worked hour.


Hourly Wage = Annual Salary / ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

About The Hourly Pay Rate

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually, jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fixed amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

The minimum pay rate per hour for people working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Netherlands is 8 EUR. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Almere3,360 EUR
Amsterdam3,750 EUR
Breda3,230 EUR
Eindhoven3,490 EUR
Groningen3,300 EUR
Nijmegen3,170 EUR
Rotterdam3,690 EUR
s-Gravenhage3,620 EUR
Tilburg3,430 EUR
Utrecht3,560 EUR

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in Netherlands is 5% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
4,780 EUR
Public Sector+5%
5,030 EUR
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Netherlands?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 3,190 EUR and 4,080 EUR. This is a very rough estimate. Experience and education play a very huge part in the final earnings.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for jobs in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Netherlands ranges from 1,350 EUR to 2,490 EUR. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with a grain of salt.


What is the difference between the median and the average salary?

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people earn more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary


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