Salaries by job in Denmark 2026: gross and net
Typical monthly pay for the main kinds of job, before and after tax and social security, from official earnings data.
Typical gross pay a month in 2026 for the main kinds of job, from the lowest-paid to the highest-paid. Your own salary and situation: in the calculator below.
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Pay by kind of job in Denmark 2026
Pay differs most by the kind of work. The table shows the typical gross pay a month of each main group of the international ISCO classification, and what is left after income tax and social security.
Typical pay a month by kind of job
| Kind of job | Gross a month | Net a month | Compared with all |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managers | DKK 70,458 | DKK 42,951 | +63% |
| Professionals: engineers, doctors, teachers, IT specialists, lawyers | DKK 50,370 | DKK 32,166 | +17% |
| Technicians and associate professionals | DKK 49,679 | DKK 31,766 | +15% |
| Skilled trades: construction, electricians, mechanics | DKK 42,724 | DKK 27,739 | −1% |
| Machine operators, assemblers and drivers | DKK 42,681 | DKK 27,714 | −1% |
| Office and administrative staff | DKK 40,132 | DKK 26,195 | −7% |
| Farming, forestry and fishing | DKK 34,948 | DKK 23,028 | −19% |
| Elementary jobs: cleaners, helpers, labourers | DKK 32,961 | DKK 21,814 | −24% |
| Service and sales: shops, restaurants, care, security | DKK 30,931 | DKK 20,573 | −28% |
| All employees (median) | DKK 43,199 | DKK 28,014 | 0% |
Typical gross pay: the 2026 national median, DKK 43,199 a month, times how much each group earns compared with all employees (median monthly earnings, ILOSTAT, 2025). Net pay: single, aged 35, no children, 12 salaries a year. Pay varies widely inside each group by experience, sector and region.
Frequently asked questions
Which jobs pay the most in Denmark?
Managers: typically DKK 70,458 gross a month, DKK 42,951 net.
Which jobs pay the least in Denmark?
Service and sales: typically DKK 30,931 gross a month, DKK 20,573 net.
Rules and official sources: see “Rules applied (2026)” in the calculator. Last checked: October 2026. Estimates for information, not financial advice.
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