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Physician Assistant Salary in Amsterdam

2026 Β· Official labour data Β· 5 comparison cities

$169,137/yr

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

Typical range: $140,996 – $202,895

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

Physician Assistants in Amsterdam typically earn $141K–$203K a year.

Market Median

The market median is $169K β€” half earn above, half earn below.

Top Earners

Top earners (top 10%) make $239K 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†’

Physician Assistant Salary Analysis β€” Amsterdam

Physician Assistants in Amsterdam earn a median salary of $169K, which is 39% above the national median of $122K. 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 $169K salary has the equivalent purchasing power of approximately $130K in a city with average US living costs.

$169K
Nominal salary
+30%
CoL vs US avg
$130K
Real value

Salary Distribution β€” Amsterdam

5-band distribution from employer payroll records

P10Entry Level
$119,650

New graduates, 0–1 yr exp

P2525th Percentile
$140,996

1–3 years experience

P50Median
$169,137

3–7 years, typical professional

P7575th Percentile
$202,895

Senior / high-performer β€” target

P90Top 10%
$239,092

Staff / principal / lead

+14%
vs US avg
+28%
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€156K
Tax & contributionsβˆ’46%
Take-home€83K
Dutch income tax box 1 (includes social premiums up to AOW age).
Savings Potential
Take-home€83K
Est. living costsβˆ’55%
Yearly savings€37K
Estimate for a mid-cost city. Actual savings vary by lifestyle.
Opportunity Score
74/100
Above Average
Job demand growth+28%
Automation riskLow

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SalaryScope Fair Pay Scoreβ„’

Is $169K a good salary for Physician Assistant in Amsterdam?

Based on BLS data for 169,137 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%: $120KΒ·Median: $169KΒ·Top 10%: $239K
Underpaid← MedianTop earner
Adjusted Β· 89% confidenceSource reliability: 36/40 (OECD)

Why This Salary?

How we arrived at $169K for Physician Assistants in Amsterdam

+14%
Netherlands market level
Netherlands pays 14% above the global baseline for this profession.
+30%
Amsterdam metro premium
Major metro areas command higher salaries to offset cost of living.
+7%
High demand for Physician Assistants
28% projected job growth creates upward wage pressure.

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

Physician Assistant Salary by Experience Level in Amsterdam

How compensation grows from entry-level through staff / lead

Experience LevelYearsPercentileAnnual SalaryMonthlyHourly
Entry00 yrs$118,396$9,866$57
Junior22 yrs$145,458$12,122$70
Mid-LevelTypical44 yrs$161,244$13,437$78
Senior66 yrs$178,609$14,884$86
Staff1010 yrs$216,495$18,041$104
Principal1414 yrs$248,970$20,748$120
Distinguished1818 yrs$257,088$21,424$124

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

Skills That Earn More β€” Physician Assistant

Estimated premium above the Amsterdam median based on market demand

Clinical Assessment+4% β‰ˆ +$7K/yr
Diagnosis+4% β‰ˆ +$7K/yr
Procedures+4% β‰ˆ +$7K/yr
EMR+4% β‰ˆ +$7K/yr
Pharmacology+4% β‰ˆ +$7K/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
+$34K/yr
Highest single skill
Clinical Assessment +4%
Clinical Assessment+4% Β· +$7K/yr
Diagnosis+4% Β· +$7K/yr
Procedures+4% Β· +$7K/yr
EMR+4% Β· +$7K/yr
Pharmacology+4% Β· +$7K/yr

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

Physician Assistant 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

B+74/100
High RiskModerateExceptional
Demand Growth+28%/yr
AI Displacement Risk14% β€” Low
Risk-Adj. Salary Growth+3.7%/yr
Above Average: Solid career with steady demand. Upskill continuously to stay above automation floor.
BLS Official 10-yr OutlookMuch faster than average
+28%
Growth 2022–2032
+41K
New jobs projected
$182K
In 2 yrs
$203K
In 5 yrs
$243K
In 10 yrs

Total Compensation β€” Physician Assistant

Beyond base salary: bonus, equity, and benefits

Total Comp Range
$216K–$231K
per year
Base (76%)Bonus (6%)Equity (2%)Benefits (17%)
Base Salary
Median market rate
$169,137
Annual Bonus
Typical: 3–12% of base
$12,685
Equity (annualised)
~3% of base β€” RSUs/options
$4,228
Benefits Value
~22% β€” healthcare, 401k, PTO
$37,210
Total Comp (mid)
$223,260

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

Typical Benefits for Physician Assistants

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
Learning Budget
$1,000–$3,000 / year
Total compensation tip: Always negotiate base salary first. Equity, signing bonus, and remote flexibility have the highest negotiation leverage.

Compare Physician Assistant Salaries by City

How Amsterdam, Netherlands stacks up against other major markets

CityMedianP75vs US avg
Amsterdam, Netherlands (current)$169,137$202,895++14%
London, UK$149,065$178,817++0%
Toronto, Canada$146,681$175,957+-1%
Berlin, Germany$139,455$167,289+-6%
Sydney, Australia$163,817$196,513++10%
Singapore, Singapore$148,003$177,543++0%

SalaryScope Career GPSβ„’

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Physician Assistant salary in Amsterdam, Netherlands?

The median Physician Assistant salary in Amsterdam, Netherlands is $169K per year (2026), based on BLS OEWS employer payroll data from 1.1 million employers. The top 25% earn $203K+ per year.

What is a good Physician Assistant salary in Amsterdam, Netherlands?

The 75th percentile ($203K/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 ($169K) is above-average for this role in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

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

Based on the median annual salary of $169K, a Physician Assistant in Amsterdam, Netherlands earns approximately $81/hr (2,080-hour work year). The P75 rate is ~$98/hr.

Is Amsterdam, Netherlands a good market for Physician Assistants?

Amsterdam, Netherlands pays 14% above the US national average for this role. Demand for Physician Assistants is growing 28% annually, and AI automation risk is rated low for this occupation.

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

Cite the BLS P75 figure ($203K) 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.

Physician Assistant Salary Trend (2019–2024)

BLS OES historical national medians

6-yr CAGR
+4.8%/yr
2019
$112K
2020
$115K
+3%
2021
$122K
+5%
2022
$129K
+6%
2023
$135K
+5%
2024
$142K
+5%
2019 median
$112K
2024 median
$142K

Source: BLS OEWS 2019–2024. City-level data uses national trend Γ— metro premium.

Inflation note: In 2019 dollars, today's median is ~$143K β€” 18% of nominal salary is inflation (2019–2024 CPI avg 3.4%/yr).

Education Premium β€” Physician Assistant

How degree level affects salary Β· ACS Census data

High School / GED
-45%
~$93K
Associate's Degree
-18%
~$139K
Bachelor's DegreeBASELINE
β€”
~$169K
Master's Degree
+20%
~$203K
Doctoral (PhD)
+18%
~$200K
Professional (MBA/JD/MD)
+130%
~$389K

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

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$169K
Market median
$203K
P75 target
$239K
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Physician Assistant in Amsterdam β€” Distribution
P10
$120K
P25
$141K
P50
$169K
P75
$203K
P90
$239K
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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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