How much does a chief engineer make in the Netherlands?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is €4,575 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- €3,432
- Equals
- $61,300
- Compared with the median pay in the Netherlands
- 1.3 times
- Data from
- 2022
Where the Netherlands ranks among 142 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $111,900 |
| 2. United States | $109,500 |
| 3. Germany | $91,870 |
| 11. Qatar estimate | $61,860 |
| 12. Netherlands estimate | $61,300 |
| 13. Finland estimate | $55,010 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $486 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Ship pilot€51,510
- Airline pilot€70,210
- Air traffic controller€68,760
- Air traffic safety technician€48,980
- Wind technician€42,060
- Technical aide€48,060
- Electrical technician€50,360
- Electronics engineering technician€46,970
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chief engineer make a month in the Netherlands?
The median gross salary is €4,575 a month, €54,900 a year.
How much does a chief engineer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €42,540 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €64,760.
Which country pays a chief engineer the most?
United States, with a median of $109,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a chief engineer make more in the Netherlands or in United States?
In United States: $109,500 a year against $61,300 in the Netherlands, 1.8 times more.
Who makes more, a chief engineer or a ship pilot?
A chief engineer: €54,900 a year against €51,510 for a ship pilot, 1.1 times more.
Source: Eurostat, Structure of Earnings Survey 2022, gross pay by major occupation group. How we calculate