Maandsalaris

Maandsalaris is the amount of money an employee earns on a monthly basis before deductions, commonly referred to as gross monthly salary. It is the contractual compensation agreed between employer and employee and is usually stated in the employment contract or offer letter. In many cases, the figure can be complemented by additional elements such as a 13th month or other annual bonuses, depending on the sector or collective labor agreement.

A typical maandsalaris consists of the base salary and may include fixed allowances or reimbursements that are guaranteed as part of the regular pay. Certain components, such as bonuses, overtime pay, and other variable earnings, are often paid separately or based on performance. In the Netherlands, a portion of the annual gross salary is also represented by vakantiegeld, commonly around 8%, paid once a year or in partial installments.

Netto maandsalaris, the take-home amount, is obtained after deductions for income tax (loonbelasting), national insurance contributions (premies volksverzekeringen), pension premiums, and any other withholding such as healthcare or company-specific pension schemes. The exact net figure varies with tax credits, personal situation, and the applicable payroll regulations, and many employees use payroll calculators to estimate it.

The maandsalaris is influenced by factors such as industry, region, experience, and a collective labor agreement (CAO). It serves as a basis for budgeting, salary negotiations, and comparisons between job offers, while actual pay received may differ due to bonuses, overtime, and company-specific policies.