What does a General practitioner earn?

Doctors' pay depends strongly on specialty, employment status (resident, consultant, senior consultant) and whether they work in the public sector or run independent practice as a GP. Overall, doctors are among the highest-paid groups in Denmark, and specialists can earn far more than national statistics show — especially combined with on-call fees and private practice. The Danish Medical Association negotiates agreements for publicly employed doctors.

According to Statistics Denmark's latest wage structure survey (2025), average monthly earnings for a General practitioner are 82.193 DKK (gross, all sectors). That is 71% above the national average for all wage earners (approx. 48.000 DKK/month).

There is a pay difference of 9.881 DKK/month between the private and public sector. Private General practitioners earn on average 91.808 DKK/month vs. 81.927 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.