Salary
Salaries in Denmark
The private sector practices a more individual salary policy. Often the salary is negotiated individually, and the role of the trade unions is usually more subdued. Public authorities, employers associations, and unions regularly publish detailed salary statistics which give an indication of the salary level.
Salaries in the Danish state, region and municipalities
When you are employed in the public sector, your salary level is set out in collective agreements.
Learn more about salary and pension for public employees
Understand your Danish payslip
Not sure what the components of your monthly payslip mean? Try IDA's payslip tool for an explanation of the terms - it's available in both Danish and English.
What affects your salary determination?
The normal market mechanisms naturally also apply to salary determination. These include conditions regarding areas of business, geography and your individual background and skillset.