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Income & Benefits

Holiday pay, unemployment benefits, pensions and social benefits

๐Ÿ“‹ Unemployment Benefits Calculator Calculate your Danish unemployment benefits (dagpenge) based on your previous salary. See the 2026 rates and expected net payout. ๐ŸŒ… Early Retirement Calculator Calculate Danish early retirement benefits (efterlรธn) based on rate, hours, and any work income. See 2026 rates and expected net payout. ๐Ÿ–๏ธ Holiday Pay Calculator Calculate your Danish holiday pay (feriepenge) based on annual income and holiday pay percentage. See your net payout. ๐Ÿ›๏ธ State Pension Calculator Calculate Danish state pension (folkepension) including base amount and pension supplement. See your expected 2026 payout. ๐Ÿค Social Assistance Calculator Calculate Danish social assistance (kontanthjรฆlp) based on age, dependents, and marital status. See 2026 rates and expected net payout. ๐Ÿ‘ด Pension Estimate Calculator Estimate your future Danish pension savings based on contributions, current savings, and expected return. See the estimate after PAL tax. ๐Ÿฅ Sick Pay Calculator Calculate your Danish sickness benefits (sygedagpenge) based on weekly salary and working hours. See the 2026 maximum rate and expected payout.

Calculate your income and benefits in Denmark

Our income and benefits calculators help you understand exactly what you receive after tax, and which public benefits you are entitled to. With the latest 2026 rates, you can calculate your salary after tax, holiday pay, unemployment benefits, pension and much more.

Salary after tax with 2026 rates

Use our free salary calculator to see how much you receive after tax. In Denmark, most employees pay municipal tax, health contributions and AM-bidrag of 8%. The personal allowance in 2026 is 49,700 DKK, and top tax starts at income above 588,900 DKK. Our calculator accounts for all these factors.

Unemployment and social benefits

The unemployment benefit rate in Denmark is linked to your previous income and has a maximum ceiling. Social assistance, sickness benefits and maternity benefits are calculated according to fixed rules. Our calculators give you a quick overview of what to expect in various situations.

Holiday pay and pension

Holiday pay typically amounts to 12.5% of your holiday-eligible salary. Pension contributions affect your taxable income and thus your take-home pay. Use our calculators to see the combined effect of income, deductions and benefits on your finances.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the personal tax allowance in Denmark in 2026?

The personal tax allowance in 2026 is 49,700 DKK for persons over 18 years old. This means you do not pay tax on the first 49,700 DKK of your income. For those under 18, the allowance is lower.

How is holiday pay calculated in Denmark?

Holiday pay is typically calculated as 12.5% of your holiday-eligible salary in the earning year. Under the new holiday law, you earn 2.08 holiday days per month, equivalent to 25 days per year. Holiday pay is deposited to FerieKonto or paid continuously by your employer.

What is the maximum unemployment benefit rate in Denmark?

The maximum unemployment benefit rate is approximately 90% of your previous salary, but there is a ceiling. For full-time insured members, the maximum rate is approximately 20,359 DKK per month (2026). You must be a member of an unemployment insurance fund (a-kasse) and have worked a certain number of hours to be eligible.

What is AM-bidrag and how does it affect my salary?

AM-bidrag (labour market contribution) is a tax of 8% on your gross salary, deducted before other taxes are calculated. This means your taxable income is reduced by the AM contribution. It funds the Danish labour market, including unemployment benefits and activation programmes.

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