Kingdom of Denmark
Kingdom of Denmark visa salary thresholds
Denmark's Pay Limit Scheme has a single annual salary floor, indexed each 1 January, and no specific occupation or education field requirement.
Last checked 1 July 2026. Every figure is mapped to a primary government source and re-verified over time; recorded changes appear in the changelog.
Source auto-reconfirmed 25 September 2026 by the daily automated check (figures unchanged since last review).
What salary do you need for a skilled-work visa in Denmark?
The main skilled-work salary floor in Kingdom of Denmark is DKK 552,000 / year (Pay Limit Scheme salary floor), effective 1 January 2026. Occupation-specific going rates may bind higher.
Source checked against New to Denmark - Pay Limit Scheme on 1 July 2026.
Threshold table
| Route | Amount | ~USD | In force since | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pay Limit Scheme salary floor# Minimum annual salary for applications under the Pay Limit Scheme in 2026. The job must normally be at least 30 hours per week, and the pay limit applies regardless of hours. No changes recorded for this figure since 1 January 2026. | DKK 552,000 / year | $80,000 | 2026-01-01 | New to Denmark - Pay Limit Scheme |
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Visa Atlas, "Kingdom of Denmark visa salary thresholds", https://visaatlas.org/salary-thresholds/denmark. Last checked 1 July 2026.
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How often this changes
The Pay Limit Scheme threshold is regulated annually on 1 January; check New to Denmark before filing.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum salary to qualify for a work visa in Denmark?
Denmark's Pay Limit Scheme has a single annual salary floor, indexed each 1 January, and no specific occupation or education field requirement.
How often do Denmark salary thresholds change?
The Pay Limit Scheme threshold is regulated annually on 1 January; check New to Denmark before filing.
Does meeting the headline threshold guarantee approval?
No. Headline floors are one of several criteria. Most jurisdictions also apply an occupation-specific going rate, character and health checks, and — for sponsored routes — employer/sponsor compliance. Failing any one of these can lead to refusal even where salary is above the threshold.
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