What does a Construction general supervisor earn?
Average monthly earnings for Construction general supervisor in Denmark based on official figures from Statistics Denmark (2025).
Average salary — national
All sectors
44.721 DKK
per month · 2025
Private sector
44.521 DKK
per month · 2025
Public sector
50.996 DKK
per month · 2025
About pay for Construction general supervisor
According to Statistics Denmark's latest wage structure survey (2025), average monthly earnings for a Construction general supervisor are 44.721 DKK (gross, all sectors). That is close to the national average for all wage earners (approx. 48.000 DKK/month).
There is a pay difference of 6.475 DKK/month between the public and private sector. Public Construction general supervisors earn on average 50.996 DKK/month vs. 44.521 DKK/month in the private sector. The sector you choose can therefore have a major impact on your pay — but remember that public employees typically have better pension terms and greater job security.
This is a craft trade, where pay is typically built on a collective-agreement minimum plus locally negotiated supplements or piece rates — skilled piece-rate workers can earn well above the average. Journeyman certificates, specialist licences (e.g. sewerage, electrical authorisation) and foreman responsibility are the strongest levers.
Salary figures from Statistics Denmark (LONS20, 2025). Average monthly earnings = gross incl. supplements, excl. holiday pay and pension.
Frequently asked questions
What does a Construction general supervisor earn in Denmark?
A Construction general supervisor earns on average 44.721 DKK per month (2025). Source: Statistics Denmark.
What is the source of the salary statistics?
All salary figures are fetched from Statistics Denmark wage structure statistics (LONS20) via the public API. Licence: CC 4.0 BY.
What does average monthly earnings mean?
Average monthly earnings (total earnings) is total pay incl. supplements but excl. holiday pay and pension contributions. It is Statistics Denmark's standard measure for cross-industry comparison.
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Source: Statistics Denmark — Wage structure . Licence: CC 4.0 BY. Data updated 2025.