Unemployment benefit calculator · Denmark 2026
How much unemployment benefit you would get, and for how long. Change your salary and age in the calculator below.
With DKK 45,000 gross a month, age 35. Change them in the calculator below.
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Unemployment benefit in Denmark 2026: how much, and for how long
Unemployment benefit replaces part of your pay when you lose your job, if you were insured long enough. The calculator above estimates the amount and how long it is paid, from your salary and age, with the 2026 rules.
The rules in brief
- Severance and unemployment benefit: White-collar staff get 1, 2 or 3 months’ pay after 12, 15 or 18 years. Unemployment benefit (dagpenge) for a-kasse members: 90% of previous pay, max DKK 22,041 a month, for up to 2 years.
Unemployment benefit by salary
| Gross pay a month | Benefit | Total |
|---|---|---|
| DKK 22,500 | DKK 18,630 / month for up to 2 years (a-kasse members) | DKK 447,120 |
| DKK 34,000 | DKK 22,041 / month for up to 2 years (a-kasse members) | DKK 528,984 |
| DKK 45,000 | DKK 22,041 / month for up to 2 years (a-kasse members) | DKK 528,984 |
| DKK 67,500 | DKK 22,041 / month for up to 2 years (a-kasse members) | DKK 528,984 |
| DKK 90,000 | DKK 22,041 / month for up to 2 years (a-kasse members) | DKK 528,984 |
| DKK 135,000 | DKK 22,041 / month for up to 2 years (a-kasse members) | DKK 528,984 |
Single person aged 35 without children; 9.8 years of service.
Frequently asked questions
How much unemployment benefit do I get on DKK 45,000 gross a month?
DKK 22,041 / month for up to 2 years (a-kasse members): DKK 528,984 in total, if you are single and aged 35.
Are these amounts exact?
They are estimates under the 2026 rules. The public employment service decides the actual amount.
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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