Employees in the financial and insurance industry received the highest average salary in Denmark in 2022. The average monthly salary in that industry amounted 65,000 Danish kroner that year. Employees in the information and communication industries earned on average 56,000 kroner per month, which was the second highest in Denmark. The lowest average salary was in the trade and transport industry, where it was around 41,500 Danish kroner per month.

People who held a doctorate (PhD) degree earned the highest average monthly salary in Denmark, reaching 67,000 Danish kroner in 2022. People with a master degree had the second highest earning education level in 2022 with almost 61,000 Danish kroner. Meanwhile, people with a primary education had the lowest average earnings in Denmark with around 34,000 Danish kroner per month.

Wages in Denmark increased to 50651.77 DKK/Month in 2024 from 47577.90 DKK/Month in 2023. This dataset provides - Denmark Average Wages in Private Sector Index - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Denmark - GDP and main components: Wages and salaries was EUR48383.20 Million in June of 2025, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Denmark - GDP and main components: Wages and salaries - last updated from the EUROSTAT on September of 2025. Historically, Denmark - GDP and main components: Wages and salaries reached a record high of EUR48383.20 Million in June of 2025 and a record low of EUR13695.00 Million in March of 1991.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents median income data over a decade or more for males and females categorized by Total, Full-Time Year-Round (FT), and Part-Time (PT) employment in Denmark. It showcases annual income, providing insights into gender-specific income distributions and the disparities between full-time and part-time work. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into gender-based pay disparity trends and explore the variations in income for male and female individuals.

Key observations: Insights from 2023

Based on our analysis ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates, we present the following observations: - All workers, aged 15 years and older: In Denmark, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $15,675 for males and $15,526 for females.

Based on these incomes, we observe a gender gap percentage of approximately 1%, indicating a significant disparity between the median incomes of males and females in Denmark. Women, regardless of work hours, still earn 99 cents to each dollar earned by men, highlighting an ongoing gender-based wage gap.

- Full-time workers, aged 15 years and older: In Denmark, among full-time, year-round workers aged 15 years and older, males earned a median income of $46,691, while females earned $39,911, resulting in a 15% gender pay gap among full-time workers. This illustrates that women earn 85 cents for each dollar earned by men in full-time positions. While this gap shows a trend where women are inching closer to wage parity with men, it also exhibits a noticeable income difference for women working full-time in the city of Denmark.

Remarkably, across all roles, including non-full-time employment, women displayed a similar gender pay gap percentage. This indicates a consistent gender pay gap scenario across various employment types in Denmark, showcasing a consistent income pattern irrespective of employment status.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. All incomes have been adjusting for inflation and are presented in 2023-inflation-adjusted dollars.

Gender classifications include:

• Male
• Female

Employment type classifications include:

• Full-time, year-round: A full-time, year-round worker is a person who worked full time (35 or more hours per week) and 50 or more weeks during the previous calendar year.
• Part-time: A part-time worker is a person who worked less than 35 hours per week during the previous calendar year.

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column presents the data year. Expected values are 2010 to 2023
• Male Total Income: Annual median income, for males regardless of work hours
• Male FT Income: Annual median income, for males working full time, year-round
• Male PT Income: Annual median income, for males working part time
• Female Total Income: Annual median income, for females regardless of work hours
• Female FT Income: Annual median income, for females working full time, year-round
• Female PT Income: Annual median income, for females working part time

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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Denmark DK: Wages Index data was reported at 111.368 2010=100 in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 109.477 2010=100 for 2016. Denmark DK: Wages Index data is updated yearly, averaging 101.807 2010=100 from Dec 2005 (Median) to 2017, with 13 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 111.368 2010=100 in 2017 and a record low of 84.871 2010=100 in 2005. Denmark DK: Wages Index data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Denmark – Table DK.IMF.IFS: Wages, Labour Cost and Employment Index: Annual.

Key information about Denmark Monthly Earnings

• Denmark Monthly Earnings stood at 6,905 USD in Dec 2023, compared with the previous figure of 6,496 USD in Dec 2022
• Denmark Monthly Earnings data is updated yearly, available from Dec 2009 to Dec 2023, with an average number of 6,602 USD
• The data reached the an all-time high of 7,084 USD in Dec 2021 and a record low of 5,886 USD in Dec 2015

CEIC converts Monthly Earnings into USD. Statistics Denmark provides Average Monthly Earnings in local currency. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. Monthly Earnings prior to 2013 are based on old sector classification.


Further information about Denmark Monthly Earnings

• In the latest reports, Denmark Population reached 6 million people in Dec 2020
• Unemployment Rate of Denmark dropped to 5 % in May 2023
• The country's Labour Force Participation Rate increased to 75 % in Oct 2024

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Key information about Denmark Household Income per Capita

• Denmark Annual Household Income per Capita reached 47,692.897 USD in Dec 2023, compared with the previous value of 43,432.721 USD in Dec 2022.
• Denmark Annual Household Income per Capita data is updated yearly, available from Dec 2000 to Dec 2023, with an averaged value of 40,479.836 USD.
• The data reached an all-time high of 48,920.219 USD in Dec 2021 and a record low of 21,094.796 USD in Dec 2000.
• In the latest reports, Retail Sales of Denmark grew 0.373 % YoY in May 2023.

CEIC calculates Annual Household Income per Capita from Household Income and Total Population and converts it into USD. Statistics Denmark provides Household Income in local currency and Population. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions.

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Denmark - Labour costs: Wages and salaries (total) was EUR43.60 in December of 2024, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Denmark - Labour costs: Wages and salaries (total) - last updated from the EUROSTAT on October of 2025. Historically, Denmark - Labour costs: Wages and salaries (total) reached a record high of EUR43.60 in December of 2024 and a record low of EUR30.30 in December of 2008.

Denmark Family Income: Primary Income: Wages and Salaries data was reported at 941,726,702.000 DKK th in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 912,722,557.000 DKK th for 2015. Denmark Family Income: Primary Income: Wages and Salaries data is updated yearly, averaging 811,493,295.000 DKK th from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2016, with 17 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 941,726,702.000 DKK th in 2016 and a record low of 606,688,748.000 DKK th in 2000. Denmark Family Income: Primary Income: Wages and Salaries data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics Denmark. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Denmark – Table DK.H009: Income Statistics: Family Income.