Salary Calculator Denmark

Your Take-Home Pay in Other Countries

The table below compares the take-home pay you can expect for the gross salary you entered across the 18 other countries covered by our calculators. Please note that certain assumptions were necessary when estimating your taxes in those countries.

Your Salary vs. Danish Wages

The following chart outlines your before-tax earnings relative to the national average salary and minimum wage in Denmark.

Please note that the national figures assume full-time employment for the entire year, while your salary is calculated based on the settings you selected.

Average Salary in Denmark

The average salary in Denmark is 46,972 kr. per month before tax, according to the latest data from Statistics Denmark. This translates to an annual gross income of 563,664 kr., for which our salary calculator estimates a monthly net pay of 30,269 kr. (in the Municipality of Copenhagen).

Minimum Wage in Denmark

Like other Scandinavian countries, Denmark does not have a government-mandated minimum wage. However, wages in Denmark rarely fall below 140 kr. per hour, which amounts to 22,447 kr. per month before taxes, given the standard Danish work week of 37 hours. In Copenhagen, this translates to a monthly pay of 15,426 kr. after tax.

How Is Salary Calculated and Paid in Denmark?

If you are employed in Denmark, your salary is typically taxed at source. This means your employer calculates the taxes and contributions you owe, taking into account any allowances and credits to which you are entitled. As a result, the amount you receive at the end of each month is your net pay, after taxes.

Anyone liable to taxation in Denmark must obtain a tax card from the Danish Tax Agency. This card is where you provide all the necessary information for calculating your tax burden, as well as any allowances and credits.

In March of each year, you will receive a tax assessment notice (Årsopgørelsen) that lists your income, taxes, deductions, and allowances for the past tax year. It's important to review this assessment and inform the Danish Tax Agency of any discrepancies. If you overpaid on taxes, you are eligible for a refund. Conversely, if you paid too little, you'll need to settle the outstanding amount with the tax authorities.

Taxes Included in This Salary Calculator

Tax Year: 2025 – 2026

• State tax: The Danish state tax is progressive, with two brackets: the bottom-bracket tax, which applies to all income levels and has a rate of 12.01% in 2025, and the top-bracket tax, which applies only for annual incomes exceeding 611,800 kr. and has a rate of 15%.
• Municipal tax: This tax is levied by the municipality where you live. Unlike the state tax, the municipal tax has a flat rate that is decided by each commune. In 2025, Copenhagen's rate is 23.5%, while the average across Denmark is around 25%.
• Labour market contributions: This is a contribution to the state, covering benefits for unemployment, sickness, maternity/paternity leave, and more.
• Church tax: This is an optional tax with rates that differ slightly across municipalities. Though optional, many Danes choose to pay this tax, supporting the running and maintenance of local churches.

Deductions and Allowances Used in This Tax Calculator

Tax Year: 2025 – 2026

Our calculator also factors in the common tax deductions and allowances available to Danish taxpayers. We cannot cover all of them, since they can vary significantly from person to person, but we have included the main ones.

• Personal allowance: This is a portion of your gross income that is not subject to taxes. It stands at 51,600 kr. per year in 2025 (slightly lower if you are under 18 years of age).
• Employment allowance: A deduction from your taxable income if you are employed or earning a business profit. In 2025, it is set at 12.30% of your income, but has an annual cap of 55,600 kr.
• Job allowance: This allowance is similar to the employment allowance, but it is only applied when you earn over a certain amount. It is currently set at 4.5%, but there is a cap at 2,900 kr. per year.