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The Kingdom of Denmark is one of the world leaders in terms of economy, infrastructure and standard of living. The country offers a high average salary, a wide variety of vacancies in different business sectors and low crime!
Despite the huge advantages, the country is struggling to find employees in the field of agriculture and tourism.
Let’s take a closer look at what are the most common job offers among foreigners and what difficulties they may encounter when looking for a job.
The most often offered vacancies are for picking fruits and vegetables in greenhouses, preparation of grain products, service to tourists in restaurants and hotels.
In Denmark, a list of scarce jobs is regularly updated, which includes rare offers with a high average salary.
If the foreign candidate has the necessary qualifications and skills, it is possible to obtain the job.
The so-called deficit occupations include:
§ IT technology developers;
§ engineers in the field of construction and energy;
§ medical workers, including veterinarians, nurses, dentists;
§ primary and lower secondary teachers;
§ social workers;
§ pharmacists;
§ legal consultants and auditors.
Employees who are willing to work in the service sector are no less in demand. The salary here is lower than that of highly qualified specialists. But those with good experience can also succeed. For example, the minimum wage for dry cleaning in Denmark is 1,500 euros (11,142 crowns).
Features of working in Denmark
It is desirable and necessary to know the language at a communicative level in order to be able to communicate with employers, colleagues and other employees. Other options are to learn the language directly on the spot when you move. Qualified professionals are required to speak English at least at B2 level. This is necessary for conducting interviews, business correspondence and communication with customers. The local population speaks English at an advanced level.
Minimum wage
In terms of wages, the Kingdom of Denmark is aligned with Sweden and Luxembourg. This shows that citizens’ incomes exceed the average threshold and are considered high compared to other countries in the European part of the continent. However, we should not forget that taxes and prices here are high. As for the limit of the minimum wage, it is not officially fixed at the state level,as the salary is negotiated in the collective agreement, which is signed when entering employment in one or another enterprise. The rate size can be influenced by various factors, ranging from the age of the employee to his qualifications. The minimum wage in Denmark is 14.50 euros per hour (approximately DKK 108), excluding pension benefits and taxes.
Average salary
To begin with, let us remind that the work of the Danes takes less time than that of any other EU representative. On average, a working day lasts no more than 6-6.5 hours. And the leave on which each employee can rely is provided for at least 6 weeks. This means that every resident of the country has 16 hours a day that they can devote to themselves, to rest and to their family. The average salary in euro in Denmark in 2023 is 2,500-2,600 euros per month (18,500-19,300 kroner). That’s enough for a normal life. This income is typical for most residents of the country. For comparison, we present the following pay data:
Salary, euro per month
Executive Director of the company – 13 625
Doctor – 9310
Security – 4250
Pharmacist – 8555
High school teacher – 6250
Nurse – 5200
Builder – 5000
Driver – 4500
Dealer – 3340
Wiper – 4630
Salaries by city
The average salary in the country depends on a number of factors, including the region of employment. The most prestigious is to look for work in large cities and the capital Copenhagen, where the proposed salaries will be 15-20% higher than significantly smaller cities.
Income tax
Denmark has one of the highest levels of taxes. More precisely, half of the state budget of the country is formed precisely at the expense of revenues from collected fees and duties. But at the same time, the quality of life of the Danes remains at a consistently high level and they themselves do not complain about such high levies, moreover, they are bona fide taxpayers. At the same time, all payments are made from the salaries of employees. In this respect, the employer owes nothing to the state. The amount of tax depends directly on how much the employee earned. The base rate is 6.83% if the annual income does not exceed 40,800 kroner (5,500 euros). Further grading of tax payments from income provides for 15, 17 and 42% depending on what the total annual financial growth is. The church income tax here is voluntary and is 1% of the salary and applies only to those who belong to the Lutheran Church. As for the distribution of tax contributions, nearly 30% of them settle in the municipalities in the country.
Ways of employment
There may be several opportunities to find a job in the Kingdom of Denmark:
§ independently – through acquaintances, social networks, in specialized sites, on the site of the Danish Employment Center;
§ with the help of intermediaries, using the services of specialized agencies.
You should not neglect the portals of the companies themselves. To do this, you will need to learn the local language. Although if you are looking for a well-paid job, this requirement will be on the list of mandatory in any case.
As for intermediaries, use the services only of those who have already earned a certain reputation, because there are high chances of falling into the hands of scammers.
Monthly cost of living in Denmark
When planning a trip to Denmark, it is important to consider all possible living costs.
More expensive is accommodation in a rented apartment, as an example of a one-room apartment in a residential area starts from 600 euros upwards, and in the city center over 800 euros.
Most of the employers offer hostels for accommodation with a minimum wage of 100 euros and an additional charge for utilities of 170 euros.
For the use of public transport it is necessary to have a monthly pass, the price is higher by 20-30% than other European countries, about 50 – 55 euros.
Grocery shopping is the highest in Denmark, and foreigners are usually hit with the reality and dumbfounded by how expensive grocery shopping in Denmark is when they first shop in the country’s grocery stores.
Buying products that are seasonal wholesale and that are produced locally is a good way to minimize costs.