List of Highest Paying Jobs In the Netherlands

The Netherlands is well known for it’s openness and egalitarianism and these values extend to its business culture. directness, honesty, and efficiency are highly valued, and hierarchy is only subtly present in most workplaces. Business relationships are based on trust and mutual respect. The Netherlands is known for having a healthy work-life balance. The country ranks third out of 41 countries. Dutch work culture is relatively informal with a focus on honesty, direct communication and openness. The Netherlands remain one of the wealthiest countries in the world. The Netherlands is on the list of the world’s richest countries in the place of 12. So getting a job in the Netherlands is like having a golden opportunity in your hand.

Work Benefits In The Netherlands

There are some mandatory and some non-mandatory  work benefits in the Netherlands which are described below-

Mandatory Employee Benefits

• Health Insurance- All people who are living in the Netherlands have to participate in the health insurance scheme. For individuals who are employed, the employer will pay to the Dutch Tax Authority the part of insurance -6.68% on income up to a maximum of EUR 66,956, with a maximum of approx. EUR 4,472.
• Pension- there is a pension agreement for the employee in the Netherlands.
• Vacation- Employees are entitled to 20 paid vacation who work on full-time days

Non- Mandatory Employee Benefits

• Additional Annual Leave-The fixed holiday entitlement is 20 working days, but in practice, employers give an extra 5-10 days to the employees.
• Paid Relocation Service-In Netherlands some companies provide free relocation services to employees.
• Extended Paternity Leave-In the Netherlands as mentioned by the law employees will get one week of paternal leave but some companies tend to offer two weeks.
• Commute- Employers offer employees commuting like a bike.
• Private Pension Fund- It is common to contribute to employees’ pension schemes.
• Company Trips- In the Netherlands, some companies organize trips each year outside the Netherlands.
•  Wellness- some companies offer different wellness programs like membership to a gym and messages
• Visa Sponsorship- Some companies offer sponsorship of visas if someone wants to relocate to the Netherlands for work.
• Dutch Language Courses- some companies offer Dutch classes for better cultural immersion.
• Bonus and Profit sharing- Employers offer bonuses to employees along with making them get a share in profit.
• Canteen Allowance- companies give EUR 10 to employees to get as a canteen allowance.

Types Of Netherlands Work Visa

Neatherland’s work visas are divided into short, temporary and long-term stays.

Short-Term Visa- It is also known as Schengen category c visa which is for less than 90 days of stay in within 180 days. This visa is given for purposes like tourism.

Long-Term Visa- This visa is granted for stays longer than 90 days. The visa is granted for different purposes. For example, employees in the Asian catering industry, Workers in the goods supply industry, employees in art and culture, Independent entrepreneurs, Knowledge workers, Start-up establishments, Spiritual counsellors, Seasonal workers, and more.

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Cost of living in the Netherlands

Here is the basic idea of the cost of living in the Netherlands per month in Euro-

ITEMS	COST
Accommodation	EUR 400 – EUR 1000
Food	EUR 150 – EUR 170
Transportation	EUR 4O –  EUR 80
Internet	EUR 30 – EUR 50
Miscellaneous	EUR 150 -EUR 200
Total Expense	EUR 770- EUR 1500

How To Get Jobs In the Netherlands

To get a job in your hand from the Netherlands here are a few steps to follow-

• Once you have learnt Dutch and recognised your educational qualifications, at that time you should start networking with people in the Netherlands and ask for referrals. If you don’t get any referrals then you can meet job search consultants.
•   Prepare your Resume and Cover Letter properly.
• Lastly, try to apply for jobs in the Netherlands.

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Top 10 Sites to Search for Jobs

If you are looking for a job after fulfilling all eligibility criteria and requirements in the Netherlands then here are some best sites to search for jobs  there-

• Monster
• Indeed
• Linkedin
• Step Stone
• Nationale Vacaturebank
• werk.nl
• Youngcapital
• Capitalbuilder
• Randstad
• Reed

List Of Highest Paying Jobs In Netherlands

Here is the list of highly-paid jobs in the Netherlands for your reference- 

Jobs	Salary
Plastic Surgeon	EUR 420
Senior Medical Specialist	EUR 220
Ceo	EUR 210
Operational and Financial director	EUR 190
Private Banker Or Real Estate Investor	EUR 180
Pilot And Captain	EUR 180
Prime Minister	EUR 170
Lawer	EUR 130
Dentist	EUR 110
Professor	EUR 100

What is a Good Salary in Netherlands?

A decent salary in Netherlands as per the lifestyle quality is as follows:

Salary	Lifestyle Quality
EUR 37,000 – EUR 50,000	Suitable for 1 person. It will cover your housing transportation, and the cost of food and leisure activities
EUR 50,000- EUR 80,000	Suitable for families with a high standard of living and stays in Rotterdam or Amsterdam
More than EUR 80,000	Suitable for professionals with a luxurious lifestyle or high-saving goals

Surgeons are one of the most paid professions in the Netherlands. They are paid around EUR 123,241 yearly.

Requirements To In the Netherlands

You need to fulfil some requirements before applying for a Netherlands visa and all requirements are given below-

• A  valid passport will be  needed
• A work contract from a recognised employer will be needed.
• Work experience Certificate.
• A clear criminal record.
• A Medical Test report will be needed.
• Applicant’s education and degree will be required as needed.
• Proof of financial stability will be required.

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Applying Process Of Netherlands Visa

step by step application process for a Netherlands visa is mentioned below-

• Visit the official website.
• Apply for the type of visa you are looking for. For example, Netherlands work visa.
• Fill out your online application and upload the required documents.
• Pay the application fees.
• You will get the visa once your application gets approved.

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