DutchNews.nl - 2012 pay rises average 1.9%

Wages in the Netherlands have risen by an average 1.9% so far this year, below the rate of inflation, according to research by HR advisory group Human Capital Group.

In addition, secondary benefits, such as internet costs and help with healthcare fees, are being cut, as is cash for staff training, the researchers said.

Readers' Comments

My husband gets the "big doughnut hole" this year! He is a civil servant (25 years) so he gets no increase in pay, no cost of living increase, and now has to work 2 years longer in order to receive his pension! Thanks Dutch government!

By M | 14 November 2012 4:49 PM

Yup.. I worked out again how much more I could save by being extra careful & avoiding everything I don't need, at least another €30pw better off, cheers! (my gas/elec. is now down to €41, pm, beat that!) (If you don't live alone, it won't happen.)

By The visitor | 14 November 2012 5:35 PM

few days ago we had an article on dn about inflation in the nl. what was that? like 4%?

By dork | 14 November 2012 7:47 PM

I am really happy.A hefty 4000 euro netto a mediocore like me in IT job.So much crisis here but IT companies are keen to hire more and increase the wages

By Parvez Akhter | 14 November 2012 10:46 PM

I still have reasonably secure employment for which I am thankful. My cup is half full.

By Puck | 15 November 2012 8:30 AM