# The Netherlands hiring trends

> 87,040 new job posts in The Netherlands in the last 90 days from 3,100 companies: monthly volumes, top roles, hiring companies, remote share and salaries.

Page: https://jobdataapi.com/hiring-trends/country/the-netherlands/
Updated: 2026-11-12
Source: jobdata API (https://jobdataapi.com/) - job posts sourced directly from company career sites, updated daily.

## Key numbers

- New job posts, last 30 days: 29,628
- New job posts, last 90 days: 87,040
- New job posts, last 12 months: 265,967
- Hiring companies, last 90 days: 3,100
- Remote or hybrid share, last 90 days: 10%
- Median advertised salary, last 12 months: $54,100 per year (USD; 105,191 job posts)

## In short

### How many jobs were posted in The Netherlands last month?

30,724 new job posts in October 2026, down 8% from the month before.

### Is hiring in The Netherlands going up or down?

New job posts in the last three completed months were up 28% compared with the three months before (86,169 vs. 67,456).

### Which roles are most in demand in The Netherlands?

Most job posts in the last 90 days: Manager (11,184), Engineer (7,629) and Specialist (6,319).

### Which companies are hiring the most in The Netherlands?

In the last 90 days: Rijksoverheid (3,881), Fivoor (2,314) and Bidfood (1,383).

### How common is remote work in The Netherlands?

10% of job posts in The Netherlands in the last 90 days offer remote or hybrid work.

### What is the median advertised salary in The Netherlands?

$54,100 per year (USD) across 105,191 job posts with disclosed pay in the last 12 months.

## New job posts per month

| Month | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| 2025-11 | 16607 |
| 2025-12 | 15691 |
| 2026-01 | 16882 |
| 2026-02 | 16882 |
| 2026-03 | 20696 |
| 2026-04 | 21245 |
| 2026-05 | 19451 |
| 2026-06 | 23756 |
| 2026-07 | 24249 |
| 2026-08 | 22229 |
| 2026-09 | 33216 |
| 2026-10 | 30724 |

## Top roles (last 90 days)

| Role | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| Manager | 11184 |
| Engineer | 7629 |
| Specialist | 6319 |
| Salesperson | 5419 |
| Technician | 3830 |
| Analyst | 3748 |
| Consultant | 2230 |
| Operator | 2143 |
| Professional | 2115 |
| Driver | 1940 |

## Companies with the most posts (last 90 days)

| Company | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| Rijksoverheid | 3881 |
| Fivoor | 2314 |
| Bidfood | 1383 |
| THE ENTOURAGE GROUP | 923 |
| Koninklijke Euser B.V. | 866 |
| HEMA | 723 |
| Interstellar | 719 |
| Castellum Security | 690 |
| Livio | 652 |
| Clearly | 638 |

## Top industries (last 90 days)

| Name | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| Staffing and Recruiting | 6381 |
| Retail | 5562 |
| Hospitals and Health Care | 4540 |
| Government Administration | 4084 |
| IT Services and IT Consulting | 3749 |
| Mental Health Care | 3408 |
| Software Development | 2393 |
| Construction | 2379 |
| Hospitality | 2274 |
| Internet Marketplace Platforms | 2088 |

## Query this data

```bash
curl -H "Authorization: Api-Key YOUR_API_KEY" "https://jobdataapi.com/api/jobs/?country_code=NL&max_age=30"
```

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## Notes

Counts cover jobs from active companies by publish date; monthly numbers are completed calendar months.