What does a Landscape gardener earn?
Average monthly earnings for Landscape gardener in Denmark based on official figures from Statistics Denmark (2025).
Average salary — national
All sectors
57.061 DKK
per month · 2025
Private sector
57.482 DKK
per month · 2025
Public sector
56.490 DKK
per month · 2025
About pay for Landscape gardener
According to Statistics Denmark's latest wage structure survey (2025), average monthly earnings for a Landscape gardener are 57.061 DKK (gross, all sectors). That is 19% above the national average for all wage earners (approx. 48.000 DKK/month).
There is a pay difference of 992 DKK/month between the private and public sector. Private Landscape gardeners earn on average 57.482 DKK/month vs. 56.490 DKK/month in the public 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 job typically requires knowledge at the highest level (a long higher education), and pay is often negotiated individually on top of a collective-agreement base. Specialisation, changing industry and willingness to negotiate move the needle the most — and the gap between public and private employees in the same profession is often substantial.
Salary figures from Statistics Denmark (LONS20, 2025). Average monthly earnings = gross incl. supplements, excl. holiday pay and pension.
Frequently asked questions
What does a Landscape gardener earn in Denmark?
A Landscape gardener earns on average 57.061 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.