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How much does a social worker make in Denmark?

kr 417,600a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is kr 34,800 a month. estimate

Equals
$62,670
Compared with the median pay in Denmark
1.0 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 $HungarySenegalNigeriaDenmark, rank 6

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

What social work and counselling professionals earn in Denmark
Lowest 10%: kr 359,400Median: kr 417,600Highest 10%: kr 505,200

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Switzerland estimate$97,310
2. Luxembourg estimate$79,880
3. Iceland estimate$69,610
5. Qatar estimate$65,130
6. Denmark estimate$62,670
7. United States$61,080
144. Nigeria estimate$349
Compare social work and counselling professionals in 144 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a social worker make a month in Denmark?

The median gross salary is kr 34,800 a month, kr 417,600 a year.

How much does a social worker make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around kr 359,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than kr 505,200.

Which country pays a social worker the most?

Germany, with a median of $66,850 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does a social worker make more in Denmark or in United States?

In Denmark: $62,670 a year against $61,080 in United States, 1.0 times more.

Who makes more, a social worker or an economist?

An economist: kr 523,400 a year against kr 417,600 for a social worker, 1.3 times more.

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