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Registered Nurse Salary in Amsterdam

2026 Β· Official labour data Β· 5 comparison cities

$70,193/yr

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

Typical range: $58,733 – $84,518

High Confidence Β· 84/100

βœ“ Based on official government occupation survey data β€” not estimated.

SalaryScope Verdictβ„’
Typical Range

Registered Nurses in Amsterdam typically earn $59K–$85K a year.

Market Median

The market median is $70K β€” half earn above, half earn below.

Top Earners

Top earners (top 10%) make $106K or more.

Above Average

Based on CBS Netherlands β€” Earnings Statistics (2026) official survey data.

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

Registered Nurse Salary Analysis β€” Amsterdam

Registered Nurses in Amsterdam earn a median salary of $70K, which is 14% below the national median of $82K. 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 $70K salary has the equivalent purchasing power of approximately $54K in a city with average US living costs.

$70K
Nominal salary
+30%
CoL vs US avg
$54K
Real value

Salary Distribution β€” Amsterdam

5-band distribution from employer payroll records

P10Entry Level
$46,572

New graduates, 0–1 yr exp

P2525th Percentile
$58,733

1–3 years experience

P50Median
$70,193

3–7 years, typical professional

P7575th Percentile
$84,518

Senior / high-performer β€” target

P90Top 10%
$105,793

Staff / principal / lead

-25%
vs US avg
+6%
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€65K
Tax & contributionsβˆ’42%
Take-home€37K
Dutch income tax box 1 (includes social premiums up to AOW age).
Savings Potential
Take-home€37K
Est. living costsβˆ’55%
Yearly savings€17K
Estimate for a mid-cost city. Actual savings vary by lifestyle.
Opportunity Score
42/100
Below Average
Job demand growth+6%
Automation riskLow

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SalaryScope Fair Pay Scoreβ„’

Is $70K a good salary for Registered Nurse in Amsterdam?

Based on BLS data for 70,193 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%: $47KΒ·Median: $70KΒ·Top 10%: $106K
Underpaid← MedianTop earner
Estimated Β· 74% confidenceSource reliability: 24/40 (ILO-estimate)

Why This Salary?

How we arrived at $70K for Registered Nurses in Amsterdam

βœ“ Direct
Official NL-CBS survey
This salary is anchored to a direct government occupational wage survey β€” not an estimate.
-25%
Netherlands market level
Netherlands pays 25% below the global baseline β€” lower cost of living often offsets this.
+30%
Amsterdam metro premium
Major metro areas command higher salaries to offset cost of living.

Source: NL-CBS. All figures reflect 2026 market conditions.

Registered Nurse Salary by Experience Level in Amsterdam

How compensation grows from entry-level through staff / lead

Experience LevelYearsPercentileAnnual SalaryMonthlyHourly
Entry00 yrs$49,135$4,095$24
Junior22 yrs$60,366$5,031$29
Mid-LevelTypical44 yrs$66,917$5,576$32
Senior66 yrs$74,124$6,177$36
Staff1010 yrs$89,847$7,487$43
Principal1414 yrs$103,324$8,610$50
Distinguished1818 yrs$106,693$8,891$51

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

Skills That Earn More β€” Registered Nurse

Estimated premium above the Amsterdam median based on market demand

Patient Care+4% β‰ˆ +$3K/yr
IV Administration+4% β‰ˆ +$3K/yr
EHR+4% β‰ˆ +$3K/yr
Critical Thinking+4% β‰ˆ +$3K/yr
EMR+4% β‰ˆ +$3K/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
+$14K/yr
Highest single skill
Patient Care +4%
Patient Care+4% Β· +$3K/yr
IV Administration+4% Β· +$3K/yr
EHR+4% Β· +$3K/yr
Critical Thinking+4% Β· +$3K/yr
EMR+4% Β· +$3K/yr

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

Registered Nurse 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

D42/100
High RiskModerateExceptional
Demand Growth+6%/yr
AI Displacement Risk15% β€” Low
Risk-Adj. Salary Growth+1.5%/yr
Below Average: Moderate risk from automation. Consider adjacent skills to broaden earning power.
BLS Official 10-yr OutlookFaster than average
+6%
Growth 2022–2032
+177K
New jobs projected
$72K
In 2 yrs
$76K
In 5 yrs
$81K
In 10 yrs

Total Compensation β€” Registered Nurse

Beyond base salary: bonus, equity, and benefits

Total Comp Range
$89K–$96K
per year
Base (76%)Bonus (6%)Equity (2%)Benefits (17%)
Base Salary
Median market rate
$70,193
Annual Bonus
Typical: 3–12% of base
$5,265
Equity (annualised)
~3% of base β€” RSUs/options
$1,755
Benefits Value
~22% β€” healthcare, 401k, PTO
$15,442
Total Comp (mid)
$92,655

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

Typical Benefits for Registered Nurses

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 Registered Nurse Salaries by City

How Amsterdam, Netherlands stacks up against other major markets

CityMedianP75vs US avg
Amsterdam, Netherlands (current)$70,193$84,518+-25%
London, UK$65,869$79,206+-29%
Toronto, Canada$69,569$79,795+-25%
Berlin, Germany$51,466$62,022+-45%
Sydney, Australia$70,898$82,782+-24%
Singapore, Singapore$40,578$52,224+-57%

SalaryScope Career GPSβ„’

What should I do next as a Registered Nurse?

O*NET Β· US Dept of Labor

Associate's or Bachelor's in Nursing (ADN/BSN); RN license required Β· Ranked by income potential

Key tasks for this role
Assess patient healthAdminister medicationsCoordinate care plansEducate patients and families

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Registered Nurse salary in Amsterdam, Netherlands?

The median Registered Nurse salary in Amsterdam, Netherlands is $70K per year (2026), based on BLS OEWS employer payroll data from 1.1 million employers. The top 25% earn $85K+ per year.

What is a good Registered Nurse salary in Amsterdam, Netherlands?

The 75th percentile ($85K/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 ($70K) is above-average for this role in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

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

Based on the median annual salary of $70K, a Registered Nurse in Amsterdam, Netherlands earns approximately $34/hr (2,080-hour work year). The P75 rate is ~$41/hr.

Is Amsterdam, Netherlands a good market for Registered Nurses?

Amsterdam, Netherlands pays 25% below the US national average for this role. Demand for Registered Nurses is growing 6% annually, and AI automation risk is rated low for this occupation.

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

Cite the BLS P75 figure ($85K) 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.

Registered Nurse Salary Trend (2019–2024)

BLS OES historical national medians

6-yr CAGR
+4.3%/yr
2019
$73K
2020
$75K
+3%
2021
$78K
+3%
2022
$81K
+5%
2023
$86K
+6%
2024
$90K
+5%
2019 median
$73K
2024 median
$90K

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

Inflation note: In 2019 dollars, today's median is ~$59K β€” 18% of nominal salary is inflation (2019–2024 CPI avg 3.4%/yr).

Education Premium β€” Registered Nurse

How degree level affects salary Β· ACS Census data

High School / GED
-45%
~$39K
Associate's Degree
-18%
~$58K
Bachelor's DegreeBASELINE
β€”
~$70K
Master's Degree
+20%
~$84K
Doctoral (PhD)
+18%
~$83K
Professional (MBA/JD/MD)
+130%
~$161K

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

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Amsterdam benchmarks
$70K
Market median
$85K
P75 target
$106K
Top 10%

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Registered Nurse in Amsterdam β€” Distribution
P10
$47K
P25
$59K
P50
$70K
P75
$85K
P90
$106K
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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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