What does a Human resources manager earn?
Average monthly earnings for Human resources manager in Denmark based on official figures from Statistics Denmark (2025).
Average salary — national
All sectors
114.642 DKK
per month · 2025
Private sector
114.742 DKK
per month · 2025
Public sector
–
per month · 2025
About pay for Human resources manager
According to Statistics Denmark's latest wage structure survey (2025), average monthly earnings for a Human resources manager are 114.642 DKK (gross, all sectors). That is 139% above the national average for all wage earners (approx. 48.000 DKK/month).
Salary data for Human resources manager covers mainly the private labour market — average pay is 114.742 DKK/month (2025).
This job belongs to management, where pay is largely negotiated individually and depends on responsibility, budget and headcount. Bonuses, performance pay and other incentives often make up a significant part of the total package and are only partly reflected in the average. The range within the group is wide — from team leads to executives.
Salary figures from Statistics Denmark (LONS20, 2025). Average monthly earnings = gross incl. supplements, excl. holiday pay and pension.
Frequently asked questions
What does a Human resources manager earn in Denmark?
A Human resources manager earns on average 114.642 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.