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Average Salary in Denmark

Julien Sicard
Julien Sicard
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Published
November 3, 2026
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November 3, 2026
AVERAGE MONTHLY EARNINGS, ALL SECTORS, 2025

Average monthly earnings in Denmark were DKK 53,916 in 2025, according to Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik). The median was DKK 48,700: half of employees earned more and half less. The figures are gross and include pension contributions and bonus.

DKK 53,916 / month
Median monthly earnings
DKK 48,700
Women, average
DKK 50,189
Men, average
DKK 57,204
Private sector, average
DKK 56,053 / month

Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) publishes earnings statistics every year for the whole labor market: private companies, central government, regions and municipalities. It reports standardized monthly earnings in Danish kroner for full-time employees, including pension contributions and bonus. The 2025 figures were published on 29 September 2026.

Monthly earnings by sector in Denmark, 2025

<table class="ert-table"><thead><tr><th>Sector</th><th>Average monthly earnings, 2025</th><th>Women, 2025</th><th>Men, 2025</th><th>Average, 2024</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>All sectors</strong></td><td><strong>DKK 53,916</strong></td><td><strong>DKK 50,189</strong></td><td><strong>DKK 57,204</strong></td><td><strong>DKK 51,675</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Corporations and organizations (private)</td><td>DKK 56,053</td><td>DKK 52,012</td><td>DKK 58,342</td><td>DKK 53,902</td></tr><tr><td>Central government</td><td>DKK 53,759</td><td>DKK 52,638</td><td>DKK 54,803</td><td>DKK 51,832</td></tr><tr><td>Regional government</td><td>DKK 53,559</td><td>DKK 51,622</td><td>DKK 59,562</td><td>DKK 50,466</td></tr><tr><td>Municipal government</td><td>DKK 46,320</td><td>DKK 45,776</td><td>DKK 48,022</td><td>DKK 44,142</td></tr></tbody></table>

Monthly earnings by occupation in Denmark, 2025

<table class="ert-table"><thead><tr><th>Occupation, 2025</th><th>Average monthly earnings</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Group: Managers</td><td>DKK 90,477</td></tr><tr><td>Group: Professionals</td><td>DKK 60,749</td></tr><tr><td>Group: Technicians and associate professionals</td><td>DKK 56,114</td></tr><tr><td>Group: Craft and related trades workers</td><td>DKK 49,711</td></tr><tr><td>Group: Clerical support workers</td><td>DKK 46,704</td></tr><tr><td>Group: Plant and machine operators, and assemblers</td><td>DKK 45,835</td></tr><tr><td>Group: Elementary occupations</td><td>DKK 39,628</td></tr><tr><td>Group: Service and sales workers</td><td>DKK 39,498</td></tr><tr><td>Role: Specialist medical practitioners</td><td>DKK 103,076</td></tr><tr><td>Role: ICT service managers</td><td>DKK 98,960</td></tr><tr><td>Role: Lawyers</td><td>DKK 81,060</td></tr><tr><td>Role: Software developers</td><td>DKK 69,836</td></tr><tr><td>Role: Accountants</td><td>DKK 68,436</td></tr><tr><td>Role: Advertising and marketing professionals</td><td>DKK 60,143</td></tr><tr><td>Role: Nursing professionals</td><td>DKK 51,784</td></tr><tr><td>Role: Shop sales assistants</td><td>DKK 35,159</td></tr></tbody></table>

How Statistics Denmark measures pay

The average was DKK 53,916 a month in 2025 and the median DKK 48,700. The average is higher because a smaller group earns a lot more. Average earnings rose 4.3% from DKK 51,675 in 2024. Women earned an average of DKK 50,189 and men DKK 57,204, so women's average was 87.7% of men's. The figures are standardized monthly earnings: gross pay for a full-time month, including the employer's and employee's pension contributions and bonus.

Setting pay for a hire in Denmark

Sector and role change pay a lot. Private sector employees averaged DKK 56,053 a month in 2025, against DKK 46,320 in municipalities. Software developers averaged DKK 69,836 and accountants DKK 68,436. Denmark has no statutory minimum wage, so check the collective agreement for the role. Plan for the employer cost too: ATP and the other fixed contributions come on top of pay, as our guide to hiring in Denmark shows. Need help with the search? We find, screen and shortlist remote professionals across Europe, with 3 candidates within 21 days. See how placement works.

This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change and collective agreements can set different terms. Confirm with a local accountant or lawyer before you hire.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average salary in Denmark?

DKK 53,916 a month in 2025 across all sectors, according to Statistics Denmark. The figure is gross and includes pension contributions and bonus.

What is the median salary in Denmark?

DKK 48,700 a month in 2025. Half of employees earned more and half less.

Which sector pays the most in Denmark?

The private sector had the highest average in 2025, at DKK 56,053 a month. Central government averaged DKK 53,759, regions DKK 53,559 and municipalities DKK 46,320.

Which jobs pay the most in Denmark?

Managers averaged DKK 90,477 a month in 2025. Among the roles shown here, specialist doctors averaged DKK 103,076 and ICT service managers DKK 98,960.

How big is the gender pay gap in Denmark?

In 2025 women's average monthly earnings were DKK 50,189 and men's DKK 57,204, so women earned 87.7% of what men earned on average.

Sources

  1. Danmarks Statistik, Månedslønnen var i gennemsnit 53.916 kr. i 2025. Checked 3 Nov 2026.
  2. Danmarks Statistik, Statistikbanken LONS20 by sector and sex. Checked 3 Nov 2026.
  3. Danmarks Statistik, Statistikbanken LONS20 by occupation. Checked 3 Nov 2026.
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