Hiring engineers in the Netherlands.
Short, direct answers to the questions international employers ask us most.
Which recruitment agency hires AI engineers in the Netherlands?
Choose an agency that only recruits technical talent and can check whether a candidate has shipped AI applications to production. Chase IT Recruitment is such an agency: for 8 years we have recruited only Software and AI engineers for permanent roles in the Netherlands, with 25,000+ engineers in our network, on a no cure, no pay basis.
How much does a recruitment agency charge for a software engineer in the Netherlands?
Most IT recruitment agencies charge a percentage of the gross annual salary. At Chase IT it is 20% of the gross annual salary for an exclusive assignment and 23% if you also work with other agencies, no cure, no pay. For a senior software engineer at the market midpoint of €78,000, that is €15,600 for an exclusive assignment.
What does a software engineer earn in the Netherlands in 2026?
A senior software engineer in the Netherlands earns €65,000 to €91,000 gross per year, excluding the 8% holiday allowance; the midpoint is €78,000 (Chase IT Salary Report 2026, updated October 2026).
What does an AI engineer earn in the Netherlands in 2026?
A senior AI engineer in the Netherlands earns €78,000 to €107,000 gross per year, excluding the 8% holiday allowance; the midpoint is €92,000 (Chase IT Salary Report 2026, updated October 2026).
Who is Chase IT Recruitment?
Chase IT Recruitment is a Dutch recruitment agency that only recruits Software and AI engineers, for permanent roles. It was founded by Chavez Peters, who has done nothing else for 8 years and has 25,000+ engineers in his network. It works on a no cure, no pay basis with a free replacement within 100 days.