Economy, jobs and prices in Århus, Denmark: official figures
In 2024 the average resident of Aarhus aged 15+ had DKK 281,588 to spend after tax, 4th highest of 7 large municipalities covered here and below the national figure of DKK 287,682, up 28% from DKK 220,011 in 2015.
What is the average salary before tax in Aarhus?
Before tax, residents of the municipality of Aarhus aged 15 and over had an average income of DKK 413,011 in 2025, 4th highest of 7 large municipalities covered here, up 21% from DKK 342,595 in 2020.
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Aarhus?
The average annual pay of people with wage income in the municipality of Aarhus was DKK 375,961 in 2025 (2nd lowest of 7 large municipalities covered here; national average DKK 416,544), up 33% from DKK 283,522 in 2015.
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Aarhus?
Women in Aarhus had an average pre-tax income 24.6% lower than men in 2025, above the national figure of 23.9%; that gap is 4th highest of 7 large municipalities covered here.
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyHow much do self-employed people earn in Aarhus?
Self-employment brought in an average of DKK 18,686 of entrepreneurial income per person aged 15+ in Aarhus in 2025, below the national figure of DKK 20,119 (2nd highest of 7 large municipalities covered here).
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyHow much capital income do people have in Aarhus?
Residents of the municipality of Aarhus received on average DKK 27,786 in gross capital income in 2025, above the national figure of DKK 26,193.
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyHow much tax do people pay in Aarhus?
Residents of Aarhus aged 15+ paid on average DKK 137,300 in income tax and labour market contributions in 2025, below the national figure of DKK 142,835; that is 4th highest of 7 large municipalities covered here.
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyHow Århus compares with other cities in Denmark
Average disposable income per person aged 15+ (DKK) (2024)
Århus ranks 4 of 7, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average disposable income per person aged 15+ (DKK) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frederiksberg | DKK 344,810 |
| 2 | Kobenhavn | DKK 295,836 |
| 3 | Vejle | DKK 291,272 |
| 4 | Århus | DKK 281,588 |
| 5 | Esbjerg | DKK 274,660 |
| 6 | Ålborg | DKK 266,935 |
| 7 | Odense | DKK 257,928 |
Average total income before tax per person aged 15+ (DKK) (2025)
Århus ranks 4 of 7, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average total income before tax per person aged 15+ (DKK) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frederiksberg | DKK 524,147 |
| 2 | Kobenhavn | DKK 449,573 |
| 3 | Vejle | DKK 434,341 |
| 4 | Århus | DKK 413,011 |
| 5 | Esbjerg | DKK 407,775 |
| 6 | Ålborg | DKK 398,258 |
| 7 | Odense | DKK 380,152 |
Average wages and salaries per wage earner (DKK a year) (2025)
Århus ranks 6 of 7, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average wages and salaries per wage earner (DKK a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frederiksberg | DKK 501,243 |
| 2 | Kobenhavn | DKK 440,086 |
| 3 | Vejle | DKK 427,123 |
| 4 | Esbjerg | DKK 393,888 |
| 5 | Ålborg | DKK 380,056 |
| 6 | Århus | DKK 375,961 |
| 7 | Odense | DKK 367,295 |
Gender gap in average pre-tax income (women below men, %) (2025)
Århus ranks 4 of 7, highest first.
| Rank | City | Gender gap in average pre-tax income (women below men, %) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frederiksberg | 27.3% |
| 2 | Vejle | 26.5% |
| 3 | Esbjerg | 26.2% |
| 4 | Århus | 24.6% |
| 5 | Ålborg | 23.0% |
| 6 | Kobenhavn | 19.9% |
| 7 | Odense | 19.7% |
Average income tax and labour market contributions per person aged 15+ (DKK) (2025)
Århus ranks 4 of 7, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average income tax and labour market contributions per person aged 15+ (DKK) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frederiksberg | DKK 186,984 |
| 2 | Kobenhavn | DKK 150,680 |
| 3 | Vejle | DKK 140,165 |
| 4 | Århus | DKK 137,300 |
| 5 | Esbjerg | DKK 134,298 |
| 6 | Ålborg | DKK 129,644 |
| 7 | Odense | DKK 123,262 |
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Sources
- Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik): Income of persons by province and municipality, sex and type of income (StatBank table INDKP101), 2015-2025, read 24 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 6677ce260d4f…)
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