The salary thresholds for highly skilled migrants (knowledge migrants) as of 1 January 2014 are published. The following gross annual salary must be earned to be eligible for a permit:

Highly skilled migrant younger than 30: EUR 38,465.28
Highly skilled migrant aged 30 or over: EUR 52,462.08
Graduated in the Netherlands: EUR 27,565.92
EU Blue Card: EUR 61,469.28

As of 1 January 2014 the salary threshold must be met every month in stead of over a full year. An additional condition is that the salary that the foreigner will receive, must be transferred to a bankaccount in his name.

The following gross monthly salary, exclusive 8% holiday allowance, must be earned as of 1 January 2014:

Highly skilled migrant younger than 30: EUR 2,968
Highly skilled migrant aged 30 or over: EUR 4,048
Graduated in the Netherlands: EUR 2,127
EU Blue Card: EUR 4,743