Minimum Wage in Denmark

Denmark has no statutory minimum wage. Pay is set in collective agreements between unions and employers.

Who is covered

No legal minimum

Most employees are covered by an agreement. Workers outside one have no legal minimum, though agreements set the going rate in practice.

Next change

No statutory minimum is planned.

Checked 23 October 2026 against labour ministries, official gazettes and recent reporting. Your own minimum can depend on your age, sector, region or contract, so check with the labour authority or your union. This is a summary, not legal advice.

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