If you want a higher hourly rate in Eindhoven, focus on two levers: role type (category) and premium shifts. Then add one short certification that unlocks better duties. This guide shows the most common paths that increase pay for students in 2026.
Top paying categories
Pay varies by age, contract, and experience, but these categories often sit at the higher end for student roles in Eindhoven:
- Tutoring and teaching assistant roles: high pay because you bring a specific skill. See tutoring jobs.
- Logistics and warehouse shifts: evening or weekend shifts often come with premiums. See logistics and delivery.
- Events team lead: lead or supervisor shifts tend to pay more than entry crew. Browse events.
- Sales with commission: base pay plus bonuses if you perform. Check sales.
- Skilled hospitality: barista, closing shift, and shift lead roles usually pay more than runner roles. Explore hospitality.
Shift bonuses and allowances
You can increase your effective hourly rate by choosing the right schedule and contract:
- Evening, night, and weekend premiums: common in logistics, events, hospitality, and some delivery roles.
- Holiday pay (often 8 percent): sometimes paid monthly, sometimes yearly.
- Travel reimbursements: useful if you commute to Westpoort, Sloterdijk, Schiphol area, or larger venues.
Certifications that increase pay
Short, practical certificates can move you from entry shifts to higher responsibility shifts:
- BHV: emergency response, useful for events and hospitality teams.
- HACCP: food safety, useful for café, kitchen, and catering roles.
- VCA: safety certificate, common for fieldwork, build up, and some logistics roles.
- Forklift (heftruck): unlocks warehouse roles that often pay better.
- Barista training: a fast upgrade in hospitality.
Tip: ask if the employer reimburses certifications after a probation period.
Quick wins
- Target premium shifts in logistics, events, and hospitality.
- Pitch availability clearly: reliable availability often leads to better shifts.
- State travel radius: for example Centrum, De Pijp, Oud West, Zuidas, Noord, Sloterdijk.
- Upgrade one skill fast: BHV, VCA, forklift, or barista, then ask for better duties.
- Add English and basic Dutch (A2) on your CV to unlock more roles.
Example upgrade paths
- Hospitality runner to barista to shift lead: take a short barista course, then ask for closing or machine shifts.
- Warehouse picker to forklift certified: do a forklift course and move to better paid stations.
- Event crew to team lead: get BHV and volunteer to brief teams.
- Strong grades to tutor: specialize in math, programming, or languages for higher rates.
Apply now
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FAQ
Which student jobs pay the most in Eindhoven?
Often tutoring, logistics shifts with premiums, event lead roles, and sales with commission. Skilled hospitality roles like barista or shift lead can also pay above entry level.
How can I quickly increase my hourly rate?
Choose premium shifts, get one short certificate such as BHV, VCA, forklift, or barista training, then ask for higher responsibility duties like team lead or machine operator.
Do certifications really matter?
Yes. They signal safety and reliability, and that often unlocks better tasks and higher paid shifts.