If you hire a non-EU international, there are certain salary requirements involved. You may have heard that you have to pay a very high salary regardless of work experience, but this is not always the case!
International students (so an international on a study visa) must receive Dutch minimum wage
An international on an orientation-year visa (a visa that internationals are eligible to if they studied at a Dutch or world top 500 university) must receive at least €2,801 gross per month, excluding vacation pay.
An international who is hired during their orientation year visa, and then continues to work for you under a highly skilled migrant permit, still has a reduced salary vs. a standard highly skilled migrant! In 2024, this reduced salary is €2,801 per month, excluding vacation pay.
An international hired directly as a highly skilled migrant, who is not eligible for the orientation year permit must receive:
a. Over 30 years old: €5,331 gross per month, excluding vacation pay
b. Under 30 years old: €3,909 gross per month, excluding vacation pay
There are reduced salary requirements for various professions in the arts, for researchers, and some other professions.
Remember in salary negotiations: the 30% tax ruling gives you some space.
The reason for the higher salary requirement for the highly skilled migrant permit is motivated by the idea that you are hiring a highly-skilled person from outside of the EU for a job you are unable to find local talent for.