How much does a lawyer make in Denmark?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is kr 47,640 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $85,790
- Compared with the median pay in Denmark
- 1.4 times
- Data from
- 2022
Where Denmark ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $159,700 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $133,200 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $109,400 |
| 8. Australia | $87,250 |
| 9. Denmark estimate | $85,790 |
| 10. Norway estimate | $81,820 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $478 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Judgekr 611,100
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classifiedkr 492,400
- Museum curatorkr 413,500
- Librariankr 426,800
- Economistkr 523,400
- Anthropologistkr 421,800
- Historiankr 441,200
- Psychologistkr 469,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make a month in Denmark?
The median gross salary is kr 47,640 a month, kr 571,600 a year.
How much does a lawyer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around kr 430,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than kr 783,900.
Which country pays a lawyer the most?
United States, with a median of $159,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a lawyer make more in Denmark or in United States?
In United States: $159,700 a year against $85,790 in Denmark, 1.9 times more.
Who makes more, a lawyer or a judge?
A judge: kr 611,100 a year against kr 571,600 for a lawyer, 1.1 times more.
Source: Eurostat, Structure of Earnings Survey 2022, gross pay by major occupation group. How we calculate