Economy, jobs and prices in Kobenhavn, Denmark: official figures
In 2024 the average resident of Copenhagen aged 15+ had DKK 295,836 to spend after tax, 2nd highest of 7 large municipalities covered here and above the national figure of DKK 287,682, up 41% from DKK 209,991 in 2015.
What is the average salary before tax in Copenhagen?
Total income before tax averaged DKK 449,573 per person aged 15+ in Copenhagen in 2025, above the national figure of DKK 428,795 (2nd highest of 7 large municipalities covered here).
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Copenhagen?
Wage earners living in Copenhagen received on average DKK 440,086 in wages and salaries in 2025, above the national figure of DKK 416,544; that ranks 2nd highest of 7 large municipalities covered here.
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Copenhagen?
In 2025 the average pre-tax income of women aged 15+ in the municipality of Copenhagen was 19.9% below that of men (2nd lowest of 7 large municipalities covered here; Denmark: 23.9%).
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyHow much do self-employed people earn in Copenhagen?
Entrepreneurial income in the municipality of Copenhagen averaged DKK 17,240 per adult in 2025, 3rd lowest of 7 large municipalities covered here.
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyHow much capital income do people have in Copenhagen?
Interest, dividends and other capital income averaged DKK 25,295 per person aged 15+ in Copenhagen in 2025, 3rd highest of 7 large municipalities covered here (below the national figure of DKK 26,193).
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyHow much tax do people pay in Copenhagen?
The average tax bill per adult in the municipality of Copenhagen was DKK 150,680 in 2025 (2nd highest of 7 large municipalities covered here; national average DKK 142,835).
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyHow Kobenhavn compares with other cities in Denmark
Average disposable income per person aged 15+ (DKK) (2024)
Kobenhavn ranks 2 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)
Kobenhavn ranks 2 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)
Kobenhavn ranks 2 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)
Kobenhavn ranks 6 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)
Kobenhavn ranks 2 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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