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Payroll in Netherlands
Payroll in Netherlands runs in EUR on a monthly cycle, with statutory employer contributions and 8% holiday allowance (may). Gracemark operates it end-to-end — humans, not tickets.
Currency
EUR — Euro
Payroll cycle
Monthly
Working week
40 hrs
Minimum wage
~€14.71/hr
13th-month
8% holiday allowance (May)
Employer cost
~20–23%
Probation
1–2 months
Notice period
1–4 months
Two ways to run payroll in Netherlands
Own-entity payroll
For long-term presence in Netherlands. Gracemark manages statutory filings, pay runs, and year-end reporting under your entity — with a named operator on Western Europe time.
EOR-run payroll
No entity in Netherlands? Employ and pay talent under Gracemark's local infrastructure via EOR — onboard in 1 week (eor), no local incorporation.
Compliance essentials in Netherlands
- Employers must pay up to 2 years of sick leave — a major liability
- 8% holiday allowance paid on top of salary (usually May)
- 30% ruling tax benefit can attract international talent
- Chain rule limits consecutive fixed-term contracts
- English proficiency is among the highest in the world
Get a payroll quote for Netherlands
Send your headcount and salary band. We reply with employer burden, net-to-gross, and setup timeline — no sales scripts.
Deeper guide
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