What does a Carpenter earn?
Average monthly earnings for Carpenter in Denmark based on official figures from Statistics Denmark (2025).
Average salary — national
All sectors
46.671 DKK
per month · 2025
Private sector
46.692 DKK
per month · 2025
Public sector
44.224 DKK
per month · 2025
About pay for Carpenter
According to Statistics Denmark's latest wage structure survey (2025), average monthly earnings for a Carpenter are 46.671 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 2.468 DKK/month between the private and public sector. Private Carpenters earn on average 46.692 DKK/month vs. 44.224 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 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 Carpenter earn in Denmark?
A Carpenter earns on average 46.671 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.