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How much does a correctional officer make in Denmark?

kr 376,400a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is kr 31,370 a month. estimate

Equals
$56,490
Compared with the median pay in Denmark
0.9 times
Data from
2022

Where Denmark ranks among 144 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $RomaniaEquatorial GuineaNigeriaDenmark, rank 8

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.

What prison guards earn in Denmark
Lowest 10%: kr 329,500Median: kr 376,400Highest 10%: kr 453,200

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Switzerland estimate$82,770
2. Iceland estimate$82,450
3. Belgium estimate$74,470
7. Norway estimate$58,640
8. Denmark estimate$56,490
9. United Kingdom$55,260
144. Nigeria estimate$451
Compare prison guards in 144 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a correctional officer make a month in Denmark?

The median gross salary is kr 31,370 a month, kr 376,400 a year.

How much does a correctional officer make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around kr 329,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than kr 453,200.

Which country pays a correctional officer the most?

Australia, with a median of $68,670 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does a correctional officer make more in Denmark or in United States?

In United States: $61,280 a year against $56,490 in Denmark, 1.1 times more.

Who makes more, a correctional officer or a firefighter?

A firefighter: kr 416,100 a year against kr 376,400 for a correctional officer, 1.1 times more.

Source: Eurostat, Structure of Earnings Survey 2022, gross pay by major occupation group. How we calculate