What does a Tailor earn?
Average monthly earnings for Tailor in Denmark based on official figures from Statistics Denmark (2025).
Average salary — national
All sectors
38.768 DKK
per month · 2025
Private sector
37.758 DKK
per month · 2025
Public sector
40.289 DKK
per month · 2025
About pay for Tailor
According to Statistics Denmark's latest wage structure survey (2025), average monthly earnings for a Tailor are 38.768 DKK (gross, all sectors). That is 19% below the national average for all wage earners (approx. 48.000 DKK/month).
There is a pay difference of 2.531 DKK/month between the public and private sector. Public Tailors earn on average 40.289 DKK/month vs. 37.758 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 Tailor earn in Denmark?
A Tailor earns on average 38.768 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.