Employee perks, benefits and bonuses

Name: Perks and benefits trends
Creator: Robert Half

2027 Netherlands Salary Guide

Get customized salary insights

Job seekers: Explore opportunities and grow your career.

Competitive pay remains essential for attracting and retaining top talent, but it’s only one part of how professionals evaluate an opportunity. Employee benefits, bonuses and flexibility help increase the impact of job offers without relying on broad increases in base pay. A robust perks and benefits strategy can help organizations compete for skilled talent, recognize top performers and strengthen retention.

Hiring managers: Meet with us to get customized salary insights and guidance so you can build offers candidates say yes to.

Optimizing benefits and perks

of hiring managers say their company are open to discuss perks and benefits with candidates during the hiring process.

of employed job seekers cite wanting better perks and benefits as the main reason they plan to look for a new job.

Perks and benefits trends

As flexibility continues to be a key priority for employees, 68% of hiring managers report being likely to negotiate flexibility-related perks and benefits. Alongside flexible offerings, employers are also investing in wellbeing and long-term financial support as part of their total rewards strategies.

53%

offer mental health resources or Employee Assistance Programs.

50%

offer a flexible benefits program.

45%

offer a staff benefits hub.

Bonuses

of hiring managers expect to award higher bonuses than last year.

are likely to negotiate bonuses and other financial incentives (e.g. profit sharing).

include agreed bonuses as part of their benefits package.

of professionals cite an agreed bonus as the most important benefit when evaluating a new employer.

Think beyond salary

Financial
incentives Work-life
balance/
flexibility Health and
wellness Learning and
development Financial
incentives Work-life
balance/
flexibility Health and
wellness Learning and
development

Perks and benefits workers value most

These perks and benefits rank highly with professionals evaluating a new employer.

13th month (56%)

Commuting discounts (43%)

Working time reduction days (ADV days) (36%)

Financial allowance for working from home (30%)

Learning and development programs

Employers are investing in learning and development to help employees build new skills and support long-term career growth. Development opportunities can also help organizations attract talent, with professionals placing particular value on accessible training and employer support for external learning.

40% of professionals say in-house training is one of the most important learning and development programmes when evaluating a new employer.

65% of employers offer in-house training to their employees.

Smarter hiring. Better jobs. Personalized guidance.

Get salary insights you can act on

Build a more competitive talent strategy with a personalized consultation from Robert Half. Get customized salary insights

Need to hire?

Connect with in-demand professionals fast to expand your core team or staff a critical project. Hire talent

Looking for a new role?

We can help you find a position that aligns with your goals and skills. Search jobs

More to explore

Towards the C-Suite 2035 Discover in our whitepaper how Europe’s top executives and private equity investors are preparing for the next decade – and what it takes to build C-Suite leadership fit for 2035.

Landing a Job Learn how to write a professional resume, prep for a job interview and make a lasting impression on hiring managers.

Hiring advice Get the tips and resources you need to improve your recruitment efforts and land the talent your business needs to succeed.

Career development Get up-to-date information on employment trends in your industry, including salaries, skills and changes to the labour market.

Research and insights Get exclusive research and resources you can use to make better hires, hone your management skills and advance your career.

The salary benchmarks in the Netherlands Salary Guide From Robert Half are the result of a rigorous, multistep process designed to reflect projected market trends for 2027. We factor in current and projected demand, talent supply and key market conditions. We gain additional local insights from our talent solutions professionals in offices across the country.

Non-salary data is based on online surveys developed by Robert Half and conducted by an independent research firm. Respondents include hiring managers and workers at small-to-midsized enterprises (20-249 employees), and large (250-plus employees) private, publicly listed and public sector organizations across the Netherlands.