Denmark
VerifiedKey Figures
Income Tax Range
0%–52%
Tax year 2025
Employer Contribution Rate
0.39%
On gross salary
Employee SS Rate
8%
Deducted from gross
Minimum Wage
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Income Tax Brackets
Tax year 2025
| Bracket | Income Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Personfradrag (Personal Allowance) | DKK 0 — DKK 50,543 | 0% |
| Bundskat + Municipal (Bottom Rate) | DKK 50,543 — DKK 588,900 | 37% |
| Topskat (Top Tax) | DKK 588,900 — and above | 52% |
Social Security Contributions
Employee and employer contribution rates
Employee Contributions
AM-bidrag (Labour Market Contribution)
Employer Contributions
AES Employment Injury Insurance — Employer
Employment Rules Summary
Key obligations for employers in Denmark
Minimum Wage
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Annual Leave
25 days
Sick Leave
—
Notice Period
1 day
Probation Period
3 days
Maternity Leave
52 weeks
Paternity Leave
2 weeks
Overtime Rate
1.5× standard rate
Payroll Frequency
Monthly
13th Month Pay
Not required
Health Insurance Schemes
Employer obligations in Denmark
Danish Public Health System (Sundhedsstyrelsen)
PublicUniversal tax-funded public health system. No separate employer or employee health insurance premium. Funded via income tax and municipal taxes. Covers all residents including employees. Employers have no direct health insurance obligation beyond general tax contributions.
Employer
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Private Health Insurance (Sygeforsikring)
Private — OptionalVoluntary private health insurance offered by many employers as a benefit. Commonly covers faster access to specialists, physiotherapy, psychology, and dental. employer-paid premiums up to DKK 7,096 per year are tax-free for the employee.
Employer
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Official Sources
Government authorities for Denmark employment and tax
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