Revealed: The Precise Salary of Category Managers in the Netherlands
Amsterdam, maandag, 30 juni 2025.
Retail professionals take note: recent salary data unveils fascinating insights for category managers. The average gross monthly salary stands at €3,970, with significant variations depending on education level and career stage. University graduates can expect a higher salary of €4,290 per month, while junior professionals earn around €3,760. Notably, provincial distribution shows Zeeland leading with an average monthly salary of €6,875. The salary range spans from €3,375 at the lower end to €4,570 for experienced professionals, underscoring the attractiveness of this strategic retail role.
Salary Landscape for Category Managers
Category managers in the Dutch retail sector receive an average monthly salary of €3,970 gross [1]. The salary range shows significant variation, with a lower bound of €3,375 and an upper bound of €4,570 [1].
Salary by Education Level
Salary varies significantly depending on educational background. Professionals with a university degree earn an average of €4,290 per month, while university of applied sciences (HBO) graduates receive €3,870 and vocational (MBO) professionals €3,825 [1].
Provincial Salary Overview
Notable are the provincial differences. Zeeland takes the lead with an average monthly salary of €6,875, followed by Groningen at €6,850. In contrast, category managers in Utrecht earn an average of €3,815 per month [1].
Career Level and Compensation
Salaries also vary with career level. Junior category managers (less than 2 years of experience) earn €3,760 per month, mid-level professionals €3,815, while senior category managers with over 5 years of experience receive €4,245 [1].
Employment Type Variations
Employment types show interesting salary differences. Freelance category managers earn an average of €7,500 per month, while professionals with a permanent contract receive €3,970. Secondment results in a monthly salary of €4,195 [1].