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How much do I earn for a shift?
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Earnings
Freelance shift
Employed shift
31 Jul 2026
For employed shifts, you receive an hourly wage. For freelance shifts, you agree on an hourly rate with the client. How much you can earn per shift depends on a few factors.
Employed shift
For all employed shifts a minimum wage is applied. This is determined by the following factors:
- The statutory minimum wage.
- An additional minimum wage may be set in the cao (collective labor agreement) for your specific role.
- There is a so-called “hirer’s wage” (inlenersbeloning). This means the client must always offer you at least the same wage as their own employees in the same position.
Amount on the shift page
The shift page shows an accurate estimate of your gross hourly wage. This is not the same as the amount you will actually receive. Taxes still need to be deducted, and you may also receive bonuses, travel allowances, or other extras that can increase your pay.
Read more about how your salary is calculated here.
Freelance shift
VAT
All hourly rates you see on our platform are exclusive of VAT. This means 21% VAT will be added on top of the hourly rate, which you declare during your quarterly VAT declaration. So keep this aside, you will have to pay it to the Belastingdienst (Tax Administration).
There are a few exceptions, for example, if you use the KOR, no VAT will be added.
Is there a minimum rate?
For freelance shifts, there is no official minimum. You decide for yourself how much you want to earn, and you can always negotiate your hourly rate. The rate you agree upon includes your travel costs and other expenses.
Income tax
Remember, you are also responsible for your annual income tax. As a freelancer, it’s smart to set aside a portion of each payment to avoid any surprises later.
