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Denmark Pay Limit Scheme in 2026
Denmark's Pay Limit Scheme is simple: a job paying at least DKK 552,000 a year in 2026 can qualify you, whatever the occupation, if the other conditions are met.
Ask us on WhatsAppUpdated 6 November 2026. Figures checked on 6 November 2026. Rules change, so confirm them with the official source.
At a glance
| Minimum salary | DKK 552,000 a year (2026) |
|---|---|
| Processing fee | DKK 6,810 |
| Processing time | Normally 1 month, up to 3 months |
| Working hours | At least 30 hours a week |
| Yearly update | Regulated each 1 January |
What counts as salary
- Fixed cash salary.
- Labour market pension contributions from you and your employer.
- Paid holiday allowance.
Benefits such as a company car or canteen do not count.
Other conditions
- Salary is paid into a Danish bank account in your own name, opened within 180 days.
- Pay and terms must not be below Danish standards for the field.
- Some professions need Danish authorisation first.
If you earn less
Denmark also has a Positive List for certain occupations, updated twice a year, and a supplementary scheme with a lower limit. Most warehouse, farm and cleaning jobs do not reach these routes.
Questions
What is the Pay Limit Scheme salary in 2026?
DKK 552,000 a year.
Does a company car count as salary?
No. Fixed cash salary, labour market pension and paid holiday allowance count.
How long does it take?
Normally 1 month, or up to 3 months if SIRI needs more information.
Official sources
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