QPPermanent
Qualified Person (Deputy)
Generics manufacturer, Utrecht region
Named Deputy QP on a multi-product oral solid dose licence; Annex 16 certification for 40+ SKUs.
€95–115k
Utrecht
2026 · Last updated 15 January 2026
Qualified Person salary in the Netherlands
Named on the manufacturing licence and personally accountable for every certified batch. Deputy QPs earn €85–105k; full QPs €95–130k depending on licences, dosage forms and site complexity.
By seniority and region (gross annual)
| Region | Junior | Medior | Senior |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randstad | — | — | €95.000 – €130.000 |
| Brabant / Limburg | — | — | €92.000 – €126.000 |
| North | — | — | €90.500 – €123.500 |
| Flanders | — | — | €99.000 – €135.000 |
Interim day rate: €1.000 – €1.400 (all-in, excl. VAT)
Factors that move the salary
- Number of licences and MAHs certified for
- Sterile and biologics certification
- Importation and third-country testing
- Inspection track record
- Interim vs permanent
Frequently asked questions
What does a Qualified Person earn in the Netherlands in 2026?
Medior —, senior €95.000 – €130.000 gross per year in the Randstad. Interim day rates: €1000–1400.
What moves the salary up?
Number of licences and MAHs certified for; Sterile and biologics certification; Importation and third-country testing; Inspection track record; Interim vs permanent.
Does it differ by region?
Yes: Brabant / Limburg about -3 %, the north -5 %, Flanders +4 % gross with a different package structure.