What does a Special educational needs teacher earn?

According to Statistics Denmark's latest wage structure survey (2025), average monthly earnings for a Special educational needs teacher are 49.623 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 522 DKK/month between the public and private sector. Public Special educational needs teachers earn on average 49.946 DKK/month vs. 49.424 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 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.