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Earnings in Denmark

Denmark is located on the Scandinavian peninsula and is in the Top 10 of the richest countries in Europe for a reason. More and more of our countrymen decide to go to this country for work. What are the earnings in Denmark? You will find the answer in the article.

Departure to Denmark is not burdened with additional formalities. 6 months – this is how many UE citizens can stay and work in Denmark without additional permits. After this period, you should register and go to the municipal citizen service office (Borgerservice) to obtain an identification number.

How to get to Denmark?

Mode of transportationShort description
PlaneTraveling by plane to Denmark is one of the cheapest and fastest transport options.
Low-cost airlines offer air connections with Denmark in the price range starting from EUR 8.29 
Airplanes usually land at the two largest Danish airports, i.e. Copenhagen Kastrup and Billund Airport.
FerryForeigners can use the route from Poland: Świnoujście-Copenhagen via Ystad(carrier name: Polferries)
The ferry, departing from Świnoujście towards Copenhagen via the Swedish city of Ystad, departs 4 times a day.
The average price of a one-way ticket is EUR 106.22
It is possible to transport trucks, cars, as well as people traveling without a vehicle.
CarFollow the directions for Neubrandenburg, keeping the course towards Lübeck and continuing to the German-Danish border.
On the Sweden-Denmark route, drivers will cross the Öresund Bridge, which connects Swedish Malmö with Copenhagen.
There is a fee for crossing the bridge of course (EUR 49 per car)

Minimum earnings in Denmark

Denmark is a unique country in several respects. First of all, Danes do not have a fixed minimum wage. Moreover, the issue of wages, wages, hours worked or holiday leave is decided on the level of an agreement between the Danish Employers’ Confederation and the Trade Union Federation.

Only the rates for drivers carrying out cabotage and combined transport were set. The rate cannot be lower than DKK 173,64 / hour gross (23,33 EUR).
Hourly rates are agreed individually with the employer. It all depends on the experience and skills of the employee. The lowest domestic in Denmark usually starts from DKK 170/ hour gross (23 EUR).

Important! The Danish Labor Code clearly states that a foreigner cannot earn less than a Danish national for the same job.

In addition, in Denmark, they emphasize the popularization of family life, which is why the weekly working time does not exceed 37 hours. Only the French work less in Europe (35 hours).

Average earnings in Denmark

As mentioned at the beginning, the employee’s remuneration depends heavily on the employer’s decision. Not only that, apart from experience and skills, the knowledge of a foreign language translates into remuneration. Below you can see examples of earnings in Denmark with and without knowledge of a foreign language.

Minimum wage in Europe, in 2023

Working in Denmark with knowledge of a foreign language

OccupationGross hourly wage
Welder200 – 350 DKK (27 – 47 EUR)
Plumber240 – 280 DKK (32 – 37 EUR)
Mechanic180 – 300 DKK (25 – 40 EUR)
Electrician220 – 280 DKK (30 – 37 EUR)
Construction worker220 – 240 DKK (30 – 32 EUR)
Operator CNC190 – 300 DKK (25 – 40 EUR)

Working in Denmark without knowledge of a foreign language

OccupationGross hourly wage
Work in production120 – 220 DKK (16 – 30 EUR)
Work on the farm120 – 180 DKK (16 – 25 EUR)
Cleaning140 – 200  DKK (18 – 27 EUR)

As you can already see, you can find a job in Denmark without knowing a foreign language. On the other hand, it will be largely seasonal work, where earnings are, in a way, several times lower.

The earnings in Denmark in other professions

OccupationGross hourly wage
Roofer180 – 300 DKK (25-40 EUR)
Car mechanic150 – 200 DKK (20 – 27 EUR)
Warehouseman140 – 220 DKK (19 – 30 EUR)
Greenhouse worker120 – 180 DKK (16 – 25 EUR)
Fitter of sanitary installations150 – 180 DKK (20 – 25 EUR)

Average earnings in Denmark range from 20,000 – 30,000 DKK per month (2700 – 4000 EUR).

Days off and Holidays in Denmark 2023

Where to look for a job in Denmark?

First of all, we encourage you to check the latest job offers from Denmark on our portal. In addition, you can use other proven sources:

The labor market in Denmark is in demand for positions related to:

  • construction
  • welding
  • car mechanics

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Living costs in Denmark

Denmark, along with Switzerland and Norway, is one of the three most expensive countries in Europe. Renting a studio apartment outside the city center is around DKK 7,000-8,000 (940 – 1100 EUR) per month, but you can find the student apartments for DKK 4000-5000 per month (537 – 680 EUR).

The cost of a monthly ticket for public transport is between 450 and 1350 DKK (60 – 180 EUR).

Sample food prices can be seen below:

ProductSample price
A bottle of water – 0,5 l3-6 DKK (0,40 – 0,80 EUR)
A loaf of bread15 – 22 DKK (2 – 2,96 EUR)
Milk– 1 packet11 DKK (1,50 EUR)
Potatoes – 1 kg7-10  DKK (0,94 – 1,34 EUR)
Eggs – 12 pcs.25-35 DKK (3,30 – 4,70 EUR)

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