🇩🇰 Denmark Tax Calculator 2026
Calculate your take-home pay, income tax, and social security contributions in Denmark.
Tax Breakdown for kr450,000
Annual gross salary in Denmark
Take-Home Pay Breakdown
Denmark Tax at Different Salary Levels
| Gross Salary | Income Tax | Employee SS | Net Income | Effective Rate | Monthly Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| kr25,000 | kr6,246 | kr0 | kr18,755 | 25.0% | kr1,563 |
| kr50,000 | kr12,858 | kr0 | kr37,142 | 25.7% | kr3,095 |
| kr75,000 | kr22,104 | kr0 | kr52,897 | 29.5% | kr4,408 |
| kr100,000 | kr31,349 | kr0 | kr68,651 | 31.4% | kr5,721 |
| kr150,000 | kr49,840 | kr0 | kr100,160 | 33.2% | kr8,347 |
| kr200,000 | kr68,331 | kr0 | kr131,669 | 34.2% | kr10,972 |
Denmark Tax Rate by Income
Total effective tax rate (income tax + employee social security) as a percentage of gross income.
Denmark Income Tax Brackets 2026
Social Security Contributions
Compare Denmark Tax With Other Countries
About Income Tax in Denmark (2026)
Denmark uses the Danish Krone (kr) (DKK) as its currency and has a Purchasing Power Parity index of 6.15 relative to the US Dollar. With a top marginal tax rate of 27.0%, Denmark offers a competitive low-tax environment that may attract workers and businesses.
Workers in Denmark benefit from a tax-free personal allowance of kr552,500, meaning income below this threshold is not subject to income tax. The employee social security contribution rate is 0.0%, and the employer contribution rate is 0.0%, giving a combined rate of 0.0% that employers should factor into total employment costs.
How to use this Denmark tax calculator
Enter your annual gross salary in DKK above and click "Calculate" to see your tax breakdown. The calculator shows your income tax, employee social security, and net take-home pay, broken down by month, bi-weekly, weekly, daily, and hourly. For international comparisons, use the country comparison tool to see how Denmark stacks up.
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Disclaimer: This calculator provides approximations based on OECD data for 2026 for a single individual with no children, employed full-time as a tax resident. It does not account for additional deductions, surtaxes, tax credits, or lump-sum taxes. For precise calculations, consult a qualified tax professional in Denmark.
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