How much does a police officer make in the Netherlands?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is €3,765 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- €3,029
- Equals
- $50,450
- Compared with the median pay in the Netherlands
- 1.0 times
- Data from
- 2022
Where the Netherlands ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $92,950 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $92,590 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $83,620 |
| 12. Sweden estimate | $54,200 |
| 13. Netherlands estimate | $50,450 |
| 14. Austria estimate | $49,450 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $506 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Firefighter€44,480
- Correctional officer€40,240
- Security guard€33,610
- Aid worker€38,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police officer make a month in the Netherlands?
The median gross salary is €3,765 a month, €45,180 a year.
How much does a police officer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €37,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €53,380.
Which country pays a police officer the most?
United States, with a median of $80,300 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a police officer make more in the Netherlands or in United States?
In United States: $80,300 a year against $50,450 in the Netherlands, 1.6 times more.
Who makes more, a police officer or a correctional officer?
A police officer: €45,180 a year against €40,240 for a correctional officer, 1.1 times more.
Source: Eurostat, Structure of Earnings Survey 2022, gross pay by major occupation group. How we calculate