If you plan to settle and be employed in Denmark, your employment offer must meet the Danish income requirements. As of July 1, 2025, recent salary statistics from Q1 2025 will be utilized to evaluate new requests for residence and job permits.
The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) requires that your income not only satisfies a minimum monthly sum of $11,579 but also matches the national average for your profession.
This ensures that international employees are provided with fair reimbursement and working requirements comparable to those of Danish nationals.
Updated Income Laws Start From July 2025
Denmark updates its salary statistics every six months, with the next revision booked for October 1, 2025. Authorities will use the information from Q1 2025 to evaluate requests presented between July 1 and September 30, 2025.
If you presented your request between April 1 and June 30, they will evaluate your case using Q4 2024 information.
- All requests now require a statement of income in Danish Kroner (DKK).
- From September 1, 2024, incomes are required to be deposited into a Danish bank account.
Who Is Impacted By The Updated Income Measures
The revised earning laws are applied to so many famous Danish job programs, which include:
- Reimbursement limit program
- Supplementary pay cap program
- Fast-track scheme
- Internship scheme
- Researcher’s scheme
- Herders and farm managers scheme
- Positive list for higher education
- Special individual qualifications scheme
- Positive list for skilled jobs
If you are applying under any of these classifications, your income is required to match or exceed the level regarded as the standard in Denmark for your employment and skill.
What Is Counted Toward Your Income
Only specific aspects of your earnings are assessed to review if they align with Danish measures:
Included:
- Fixed, guaranteed monthly income
- Employer donations to labor market pension programs
- Holiday stipend
Exempted:
- Bonuses, commissions, or variable performance reimbursement
- Free food, housing, or other benefits for workers.
These additions may be assisting. However, they do not count when assessing if your income satisfies the conditions:
How To Ascertain Whether Your Income Is Fair
If a collective agreement protects your employment or your employer is part of a trade alliance with this type of agreement, your income will typically be approved without additional checks.
To be secure, make sure your job agreement clearly states:
- It observes an industry-specific collective contract.
- That your employer is a member of an identified employers group.
If these requirements are not met, SIRI will evaluate your income using earning information from the Confederation of Danish Employers (DA). Your pay is required to satisfy a minimum of the lower quartile for your employment function, making use of a 6-digit DISCO code and experience level in the particular province where you will work.
Sideline’s Employment And Accompanying Family Members
Even if you are making an application for:
- A sideline employment (secondary job)
- A different job permit as a dependent
Your income must still align with Danish measures. This law ensures that all jobs, regardless of the type of employment or relationship to a primary permit holder, receive fair payment.
Do You Want To Move To Denmark: Plan Early
With these new updates, Denmark reaffirms its devotion to fair job practices for international employees. If you are deliberating relocating for employment:
- Review if your occupation shows on the Positive Lists
- Ensure your employment offer income aligns with Danish standards.
- Use Q1 2025 earnings statistics if making an application after June 30, 2025.
Salary Adherence Is Paramount For Danish Work Visas
Whether you are an experienced employee, researcher, or trainee, Denmark aims to ensure that you are compensated fairly and equitably. Knowing the updated income conditions can help you avoid delays or refusals in your visa application process.
Stay updated on the quarterly income statistics and ensure your job conditions meet Danish standards; your future in Denmark depends on it.