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Lawyer Salary in Denmark

Lawyers advise and represent clients on legal rights, disputes, and transactions. The Denmark median is $230,847 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$230,847
per year
Monthly (national)
$19,232
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$230,847
Århus, DK
Hourly (national)
$110.98
varies by city

Lawyer salary by city in Denmark

CityPer year
Århus, DK$230,847
Odense, DK$230,847
Aalborg, DK$230,847
Copenhagen, DK$186,512

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Related Legal salaries in Denmark

ParalegalCorporate Attorney

Frequently asked questions

How much does a lawyer make in Denmark?
The national median lawyer salary in Denmark is about 1.510.000 kr. per year (125.800 kr. per month). Across 4 cities, pay ranges from about 1.220.000 kr. to 1.510.000 kr..
Which Denmark city pays lawyers the most?
Århus, DK pays the most at about 1.510.000 kr. per year.
Which Denmark city pays lawyers the least?
Among cities we cover, Copenhagen, DK is on the lower end at about 1.220.000 kr. per year for a lawyer.
What is the typical salary range for a lawyer in Denmark?
Across Denmark cities we cover, lawyer pay commonly spans from about 733.000 kr. at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 2.340.500 kr. for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Denmark cities have lawyer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes lawyer pay for 4 cities in Denmark, all shown in DKK.
Is lawyer in demand in Denmark?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +8% over the next decade. Related legal roles on Pay by Role include Paralegal, Corporate Attorney.