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paid months per year: 12 paid months per year: 12 payments per year: 26 paid weeks per year: 52 paid days per week: 5 paid hours per week: 37.0
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Tax Year: 2025 – 2026

If you live in Copenhagen (København) and earn a gross annual salary (Bruttoløn) of 563,664 kr., or 46,972 kr. per month, your monthly net salary (Nettoløn) will be 30,269 kr. This results in an effective tax rate of 36%, as estimated by our Danish salary calculator (Lønberegner).

Click Calculate to apply your changes Paid months per year: 12 Paid months per year: 12 Biweekly payments per year: 26 Paid weeks per year: 52 Paid days per week: 5 Paid hours per week: 37.0
Monthly
Gross Income 46,972 kr. 563,664 kr. 21,679 kr. 10,840 kr. 2,167.94 kr. 292.96 kr.
Tax Due (36%) 16,703 kr. 200,435 kr. 7,709 kr. 3,855 kr. 770.90 kr. 104.18 kr.
State Bottom Tax 4,674 kr. 56,083 kr. 2,157 kr. 1,079 kr. 215.70 kr. 29.15 kr.
State Top Tax 0 kr. 0 kr. 0 kr. 0 kr. 0.00 kr. 0.00 kr.
Municipality Tax 7,999 kr. 95,991 kr. 3,692 kr. 1,846 kr. 369.19 kr. 49.89 kr.
Labour Market 3,758 kr. 45,093 kr. 1,734 kr. 867 kr. 173.44 kr. 23.44 kr.
Church Tax 272 kr. 3,268 kr. 126 kr. 63 kr. 12.57 kr. 1.70 kr.
Net Income 30,269 kr. 363,229 kr. 13,970 kr. 6,985 kr. 1,397.04 kr. 188.79 kr.
Effective tax rate: 36% 36% tax due

Your Salary vs. Danish Wages


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

Your Salary
 ​563,664 kr.   ​46,972 kr.   ​21,679 kr.   ​10,840 kr.   ​2,168 kr.   ​292.96 kr. 
Average Salary
 ​563,664 kr.   ​46,972 kr.   ​21,679 kr.   ​10,840 kr.   ​2,168 kr.   ​292.96 kr. 
Minimum Wage*
 ​269,360 kr.   ​22,447 kr.   ​10,360 kr.   ​5,180 kr.   ​1,036 kr.   ​140.00 kr. 

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


  • 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


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.

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