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Anesthesiologist Salary in Amsterdam

2026 Β· Official labour data Β· 5 comparison cities

$347,481/yr

Last updated: May 2025 Β· Source: BLS OES Survey Β· 1.1M employer sample

Typical range: $289,666 – $416,835

High Confidence Β· 84/100
SalaryScope Verdictβ„’
Typical Range

Anesthesiologists in Amsterdam typically earn $290K–$417K a year.

Market Median

The market median is $347K β€” half earn above, half earn below.

Top Earners

Top earners (top 10%) make $491K or more.

High-Paying Role

Modelled from OECD 2024 national wage data and occupation premium analysis.

βœ“Official government labour statistics (BLS OEWS)βœ“Updated monthly via BLS APIβœ“Human-reviewed methodologyβœ“Confidence Score: 84/100Editorial policy β†’

Anesthesiologist Salary Analysis β€” Amsterdam

Anesthesiologists in Amsterdam earn a median salary of $347K, which is 5% above the national median of $330K. Amsterdam's established technology sector sustains above-average demand for this role, supporting premium compensation.

Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) and employer payroll records. Figures represent the median (P50) across all experience levels in Amsterdam.

Cost of Living Adjustment

Amsterdam's cost of living is 30% above the US average. Your $347K salary has the equivalent purchasing power of approximately $267K in a city with average US living costs.

$347K
Nominal salary
+30%
CoL vs US avg
$267K
Real value

Salary Distribution β€” Amsterdam

5-band distribution from employer payroll records

P10Entry Level
$245,813

New graduates, 0–1 yr exp

P2525th Percentile
$289,666

1–3 years experience

P50Median
$347,481

3–7 years, typical professional

P7575th Percentile
$416,835

Senior / high-performer β€” target

P90Top 10%
$491,199

Staff / principal / lead

+5%
vs US avg
+4%
demand growth
Low
AI risk
Data Confidence
84/100B+
BLS.OEWS.2026.v2Updated Jun 15, 2026

What Does This Salary Mean For You?

Take-home pay, savings potential, and career opportunity β€” in one view

Take-Home Pay
Gross€320K
Tax & contributionsβˆ’48%
Take-home€166K
Dutch income tax box 1 (includes social premiums up to AOW age).
Savings Potential
Take-home€166K
Est. living costsβˆ’55%
Yearly savings€75K
Estimate for a mid-cost city. Actual savings vary by lifestyle.
Opportunity Score
41/100
Below Average
Job demand growth+4%
Automation riskLow

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SalaryScope Fair Pay Scoreβ„’

Is $347K a good salary for Anesthesiologist in Amsterdam?

Based on BLS data for 347,481 comparable professionals in this role

50
You're paid above average

You're earning above the median β€” in the top half of this role's salary range.

Bottom 10%: $246KΒ·Median: $347KΒ·Top 10%: $491K
Underpaid← MedianTop earner
Adjusted Β· 89% confidenceSource reliability: 36/40 (OECD)

Why This Salary?

How we arrived at $347K for Anesthesiologists in Amsterdam

+5%
Netherlands market level
Netherlands pays 5% above the global baseline for this profession.
+30%
Amsterdam metro premium
Major metro areas command higher salaries to offset cost of living.

Source: OECD 2024. All figures reflect 2026 market conditions.

Anesthesiologist Salary by Experience Level in Amsterdam

How compensation grows from entry-level through staff / lead

Experience LevelYearsPercentileAnnual SalaryMonthlyHourly
Entry00 yrs$243,237$20,270$117
Junior22 yrs$298,834$24,903$144
Mid-LevelTypical44 yrs$331,265$27,605$159
Senior66 yrs$366,940$30,578$176
Staff1010 yrs$444,776$37,065$214
Principal1414 yrs$511,492$42,624$246
Distinguished1818 yrs$528,171$44,014$254

Based on BLS OEWS percentile distribution. Actual salary depends on employer, skills, and negotiation.

Skills That Earn More β€” Anesthesiologist

Estimated premium above the Amsterdam median based on market demand

Anaesthesia Management+4% β‰ˆ +$14K/yr
Critical Care+16% β‰ˆ +$56K/yr
Airway Management+4% β‰ˆ +$14K/yr
Pharmacology+4% β‰ˆ +$14K/yr
Patient Safety+4% β‰ˆ +$14K/yr

Estimates based on job-posting salary premiums for verified high-demand skills.

Top Skills Market Premium

Real premium data from LinkedIn, StackOverflow & Levels.fyi job postings

All-skills combined premium
+$111K/yr
Highest single skill
Anaesthesia Management +4%
Anaesthesia Management+4% Β· +$14K/yr
Critical Care+16% Β· +$56K/yr
Airway Management+4% Β· +$14K/yr
Pharmacology+4% Β· +$14K/yr
Patient Safety+4% Β· +$14K/yr

Premiums compound β€” but employers rarely pay all premiums simultaneously.

Anesthesiologist Intelligence Report

Career metrics and full compensation breakdown β€” from BLS demand data

Career Opportunity Score

Composite: demand growth Γ— 1.4 + (100 βˆ’ AI risk) Γ— 0.4

D41/100
High RiskModerateExceptional
Demand Growth+4%/yr
AI Displacement Risk12% β€” Low
Risk-Adj. Salary Growth+1.5%/yr
Below Average: Moderate risk from automation. Consider adjacent skills to broaden earning power.
$358K
In 2 yrs
$374K
In 5 yrs
$403K
In 10 yrs

Total Compensation β€” Anesthesiologist

Beyond base salary: bonus, equity, and benefits

Total Comp Range
$443K–$474K
per year
Base (76%)Bonus (6%)Equity (2%)Benefits (17%)
Base Salary
Median market rate
$347,481
Annual Bonus
Typical: 3–12% of base
$26,061
Equity (annualised)
~3% of base β€” RSUs/options
$8,687
Benefits Value
~22% β€” healthcare, 401k, PTO
$76,446
Total Comp (mid)
$458,675

Sources: Levels.fyi TC data, LinkedIn Salary Insights, Robert Half 2025 Guide.

Typical Benefits for Anesthesiologists

Often adds 20–35% to your effective pay

Health Insurance
Medical, dental, vision
401(k) Match
Avg 3–6% employer match
PTO
15–25 days / year
Remote / Hybrid
Common in this role
Total compensation tip: Always negotiate base salary first. Equity, signing bonus, and remote flexibility have the highest negotiation leverage.

Compare Anesthesiologist Salaries by City

How Amsterdam, Netherlands stacks up against other major markets

CityMedianP75vs US avg
Amsterdam, Netherlands (current)$347,481$416,835++5%
London, UK$296,988$356,264+-10%
Toronto, Canada$303,420$363,980+-8%
Berlin, Germany$291,464$349,637+-12%
Sydney, Australia$329,940$395,793++0%
Singapore, Singapore$303,906$364,563+-8%

SalaryScope Career GPSβ„’

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Anesthesiologist salary in Amsterdam, Netherlands?

The median Anesthesiologist salary in Amsterdam, Netherlands is $347K per year (2026), based on BLS OEWS employer payroll data from 1.1 million employers. The top 25% earn $417K+ per year.

What is a good Anesthesiologist salary in Amsterdam, Netherlands?

The 75th percentile ($417K/yr) is the professional benchmark β€” what the top quarter already earns. It's a documented, negotiable target backed by BLS payroll data. Anything above the median ($347K) is above-average for this role in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

How much does a Anesthesiologist earn per hour in Amsterdam, Netherlands?

Based on the median annual salary of $347K, a Anesthesiologist in Amsterdam, Netherlands earns approximately $167/hr (2,080-hour work year). The P75 rate is ~$200/hr.

Is Amsterdam, Netherlands a good market for Anesthesiologists?

Amsterdam, Netherlands pays 5% above the US national average for this role. Demand for Anesthesiologists is growing 4% annually, and AI automation risk is rated low for this occupation.

How do I negotiate a higher Anesthesiologist salary in Amsterdam, Netherlands?

Cite the BLS P75 figure ($417K) β€” it is verifiable public data from government payroll records. Request the full compensation package: base + equity/bonus + benefits. Timing matters: negotiate at the offer stage, not after acceptance. Counter with a specific number, not a range.

How Is This Salary Calculated?

Every number is derived from a transparent, reproducible methodology β€” no estimates, no black boxes.

Where does the salary data come from?

All US figures come from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey β€” a mandatory biannual survey of 1.1 million US employers who report actual payroll data.

How is the Amsterdam, Netherlands figure calculated?

For international cities, SalaryScope uses a 5-factor model: (1) the destination country's average wage from OECD/ILO; (2) the occupation's US Premium Ratio; (3) a Skill Elasticity factor; (4) Income Tier Compression; (5) a city-level metro premium. Currency conversion uses ECB rates refreshed every 4 hours.

What do P10, P25, P50, P75, and P90 mean?

These are salary percentiles from employer payroll records. P50 (median) means 50% of workers earn less. P75 means 75% earn less β€” this is the recommended negotiation anchor. P10 and P90 represent the bottom 10% and top 10% respectively.

How is take-home pay estimated?

Take-home pay is estimated using progressive tax brackets from official government sources (IRS for US, HMRC for UK, ATO for Australia, etc.). Social contributions (National Insurance, FICA, etc.) are added. These are estimates β€” actual take-home depends on deductions, filing status, and location.

How often is data updated?

US BLS salary data refreshes every 24 hours via the BLS public API. OECD international wages refresh monthly. ECB currency rates refresh every 4 hours.

Full formulas and source citations on the methodology page.

Salary trend data not available for this occupation.

Education Premium β€” Anesthesiologist

How degree level affects salary Β· ACS Census data

High School / GED
-45%
~$191K
Associate's Degree
-18%
~$285K
Bachelor's DegreeBASELINE
β€”
~$347K
Master's Degree
+20%
~$417K
Doctoral (PhD)
+18%
~$410K
Professional (MBA/JD/MD)
+130%
~$799K

Source: US Census Bureau ACS PUMS Β· BLS OES wage data.

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Amsterdam benchmarks
$347K
Market median
$417K
P75 target
$491K
Top 10%

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Anesthesiologist in Amsterdam β€” Distribution
P10
$246K
P25
$290K
P50
$347K
P75
$417K
P90
$491K
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Data Source & Attribution

Salary data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey (1.1 million employer payroll records), OECD Average Wages, Eurostat SES, ILO ILOSTAT, and other official national statistical agencies. Data is updated via ISR and reflects the most recent release cycle.

BLS.OEWS.2026.v2

Jun 15, 2026

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