Minimum wage in hospitality 2024

In the Netherlands, like in other sectors, the minimum wage in hospitality is set by the government. This wage depends on your age. Every year, on January 1st and July 1st, this minimum wage is adjusted. These adjustments are tied to changes in the economy and the value of money (inflation). Therefore, it is important for both employers and employees in the hospitality industry to keep an eye on these adjustments. This ensures that as an employer, you pay the correct wages, and as an employee, you receive what you are entitled to.

Special rules under collective labour agreement (CAO)

Many employees in the hospitality sector are covered by a collective labor agreement (CAO). This means there can be special agreements about wages and working conditions. These agreements can sometimes result in a higher wage than the legally established minimum.

Additional Compensation: Tips In the hospitality industry, it is also common for employees to receive tips. These tips are an extra on top of the salary. It is important to know that these tips do not count towards the calculation of the minimum wage.

Changes and current information

The minimum wage changes regularly. For the most up-to-date information, it is advisable to consult the official websites of the Dutch government or relevant labour organizations.

Minimum Hourly Wage from January 1, 2024: €13.27

From January 1, 2024, the statutory minimum wage (WML) will increase by 3.74%. This is part of the standard adjustment that takes place every six months. As a result, the minimum hourly wage will be €13.27. This applies to all sectors, including hospitality.

Wage tables and collective labor agreement (CAO)

In the hospitality collective labor agreement, there are specific rules about wages, training, and experience. Therefore, it is important to also consult the wage tables in the CAO for specific information about wages in the hospitality sector.

For the most recent information about the minimum wage and the CAO in hospitality, you can find more here.

Special increase in hospitality

However, for the hospitality sector, there is a larger increase than the general percentage.

Hourly Wage Based on 36 Hours:

A significant change from January 1, 2024, is that the minimum hourly wage will be calculated as if everyone works 36 hours per week. Previously, the monthly wage was the starting point, with the hourly wage derived based on the number of hours worked. For employees working 36 hours a week, this meant a higher hourly wage than for employees working 38 hours (which is common in hospitality). From January 1, 2024, the hourly wage for 36 hours will be the standard, leading to a higher increase in the minimum hourly wage in hospitality.