Senior Java Developer salary in the Netherlands

Senior Java Engineers working in the Netherlands earn normally around 67.500 EUR per year and most of the Java salaries are between 55.000 EUR and 88.000 EUR per year.

If you earn less than 55.000 EUR then it might be the time to speak with your boss to get a raise or to look for a new Senior Java Developer job in the Netherlands.

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average Senior Java Developer salary in the Netherlands
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top 10% of market88.000 EUR
top 25% of market78.000 EUR
average salary70.600 EUR
median salary67.500 EUR
bottom 25% of market60.800 EUR
bottom 10% of market55.000 EUR

Average and median Senior Java Engineer salary in the Netherlands

The average salary for Senior Java Developers in the Netherlands is 70.600 EUR per year, while the median salary is 67.500 EUR per year - where does the difference between average and median come from?

The average salary is calculated as the sum of all salaries divided by the number of them. The median salary is the one that the typical Senior Java Developer earns, which means, exactly 50% earn more than 67.500 EUR and 50% earn less than this.

The difference occurs because often there are a few very high outlier salaries, which drag the average salary value up. Therefore, if you compare your salary to the market, it is better to look at the median value.

Senior Java Developer compensation statistics and percentiles in the Netherlands

The top 25% best earning Senior Java Developers earn more than 78.000 EUR per year and the top 10% reach over 88.000 EUR, which is quite a nice compensation and something to strive for.

At the same time, 25% of the lowest earning Senior Java Engineers earn less than 60.800 EUR per year and 10% earn less than 55.000 EUR.

Senior Java Developer salaries in different cities in the Netherlands

You have to be aware that the salaries for Senior Java Developers can vary a lot in different cities. This page shows the salaries in the Netherlands, but you can select a different city below:

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Where does the salary data come from?

The salary statistic data is based on over 500 jobs with salary ranges which have been published on our job board so far. For each job posting the salary information was provided directly by the hiring company.

What is the average Senior Java Engineer salary in the Netherlands?

The average salary for Senior Java Developer in the Netherlands is 70.600 EUR per year, while the median salary is 67.500 EUR per year.

How much does a Senior Java Developer earn in the Netherlands?

Senior Java Engineers in the Netherlands can earn between 55.000 EUR and 88.000 EUR per year. You can find Senior Java Developer salaries here.

What is the highest salary for a Senior Java Developer in the Netherlands?

The highest salary is 125.000 EUR per year. Best paying Senior Java Developer jobs in the Netherlands can be found here.

What is the lowest salary for a Senior Java Developer in the Netherlands?

The lowest salary for a Senior Java Developer in the Netherlands is 35.300 EUR, but if you don't have work experience you might also consider an unpaid internship.