The Statutory Minimum Wage in a Nutshell
The statutory minimum wage is the lowest amount an employee is legally entitled to earn per month, week, day, or hour under Dutch labor laws. Its aim is to protect employees from excessively low wages and provide them with a financial safety net.

What Does the Change Entail?
Starting January 1, 2025, the statutory minimum wage will increase to €14.06 per hour, representing a 2.75% rise compared to the previous year. This means employees currently earning the minimum wage can look forward to a well-deserved pay increase.

What Should Employees Know?

• Check your payslip: Once the new minimum wage rates are in effect, it’s advisable to carefully review your payslip to ensure the change has been correctly applied.
• Employment contract and collective agreements: Employees should consult their employment contracts and any applicable collective labor agreements (CLAs) to see if there are any changes related to the new minimum wage. Increases due to years of experience are not regulated by law but are determined by CLA-specific agreements.