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How much does an elementary school teacher make in the Netherlands?

€51,660a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is €4,305 a month. estimate

Approx. take-home per month
€3,298
Equals
$57,680
Compared with the median pay in the Netherlands
1.2 times
Data from
2022

Where the Netherlands ranks among 144 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $200 k $SwitzerlandHungarySenegalNigeriaNetherlands, rank 14

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.

What primary school teachers earn in the Netherlands
Lowest 10%: €46,020Median: €51,660Highest 10%: €62,650

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Switzerland estimate$101,500
2. Luxembourg estimate$83,320
3. Iceland estimate$72,610
13. Ireland estimate$59,110
14. Netherlands estimate$57,680
15. Australia$53,600
144. Nigeria estimate$364
Compare primary school teachers in 144 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does an elementary school teacher make a month in the Netherlands?

The median gross salary is €4,305 a month, €51,660 a year.

How much does an elementary school teacher make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €46,020 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €62,650.

Which country pays an elementary school teacher the most?

Germany, with a median of $69,540 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does an elementary school teacher make more in the Netherlands or in United States?

In United States: $64,090 a year against $57,680 in the Netherlands, 1.1 times more.

Who makes more, an elementary school teacher or a preschool teacher?

An elementary school teacher: €51,660 a year against €43,560 for a preschool teacher, 1.2 times more.

Source: Eurostat, Structure of Earnings Survey 2022, gross pay by major occupation group. How we calculate