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Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering Average Salaries in Denmark 2024

How much money does a person working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering make in Denmark?


Average Monthly Salary
28,000 DKK
( 336,000 DKK yearly)

LOW
10,300
DKK
AVERAGE
28,000
DKK
HIGH
75,600
DKK
All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Denmark typically earns around 28,000 DKK. Salaries range from 10,300 DKK (lowest average) to 75,600 DKK (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

The provided figure represents the median compensation that encompasses housing, transportation, and other perks. The salaries within the Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering domain in Denmark exhibit significant discrepancies across various professions. In case you seek information about the remuneration of a specific position, please refer to the salaries listed below for respective job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering
Airbnb Property Manager43,400 DKK
All Rounder16,800 DKK
Assistant Executive Housekeeper12,300 DKK
Assistant Food and Beverage Controller24,100 DKK
Assistant Food and Beverage Director49,900 DKK
Assistant Hospitality Manager52,600 DKK
Assistant Storekeeper10,700 DKK
Assistant Tour Manager25,200 DKK
Baker and Pastrycook14,200 DKK
Bakery Manager31,100 DKK
Bakery Superintendent19,600 DKK
Banquet Captain15,400 DKK
Banquet Manager22,000 DKK
Banquet Server13,200 DKK
Bar Attendant13,300 DKK
Bar Manager27,700 DKK
Bar Supervisor18,300 DKK
Barista16,600 DKK
Bartender15,000 DKK
Bellman12,600 DKK
Beverage Manager32,500 DKK
Bistro Attendant13,300 DKK
Buffet Chef24,700 DKK
Buffet Host12,600 DKK
Buffet Manager29,900 DKK
Butcher and Slaughterer10,800 DKK
Cafeteria Assistant13,400 DKK
Cafeteria Manager23,500 DKK
Cafeteria Supervisor17,600 DKK
Cake Decorator15,500 DKK
Casino Shift Manager45,500 DKK
Chain Store Customer Support20,300 DKK
Chef24,200 DKK
Chef De Cuisine35,300 DKK
Club Manager47,500 DKK
Cluster Director60,700 DKK
Cluster Revenue Manager45,600 DKK
Cocktail Server12,900 DKK
Coffee Shop Manager46,300 DKK
Concierge12,200 DKK
Confectionery Baker14,900 DKK
Conference and Sales Coordinator22,000 DKK
Conference Services Manager28,200 DKK
Cook20,700 DKK
Corporate Sous Chef36,000 DKK
Corporate Travel Consultant36,300 DKK
Croupier18,000 DKK
Culinary Assistant11,600 DKK
Culinary Associate11,100 DKK
Culinary Tour Guide29,900 DKK
Demi Chef24,200 DKK
Dietary Aide25,000 DKK
Dining Room Supervisor23,600 DKK
Dishwasher10,100 DKK
Duty Manager31,000 DKK
Events Coordinator18,300 DKK
Executive Chef28,400 DKK
Executive Pastry Chef22,800 DKK
Fast Food Cook20,800 DKK
Fast Food Shift Supervisor22,300 DKK
Fine Dining Cook35,100 DKK
Fine Dining Restaurant Chef37,600 DKK
Fleet Manager59,800 DKK
Food and Beverage Manager48,200 DKK
Food and Beverage Trend Analyst33,600 DKK
Food Consultant38,000 DKK
Food Photographer24,700 DKK
Food Policy Analyst35,100 DKK
Food Safety Auditor31,400 DKK
Food Safety Compliance Manager38,500 DKK
Food Safety Coordinator29,700 DKK
Food Server12,700 DKK
Food Service Director45,800 DKK
Food Service Manager50,500 DKK
Food Service Sales31,300 DKK
Food Service Worker13,100 DKK
Food Stylist20,700 DKK
Food Sustainability Consultant38,600 DKK
Front Desk Agent14,800 DKK
Front Desk Clerk14,600 DKK
Front Office Manager26,500 DKK
Gastronomy Consultant29,600 DKK
Guest Service Executive43,800 DKK
Guest Service Representative16,500 DKK
Head Chef 30,500 DKK
Head Concierge19,600 DKK
Hospitality Director75,300 DKK
Hospitality Technology Specialist32,000 DKK
Hostess / Host14,400 DKK
Hotel Desk Clerk14,200 DKK
Hotel Maid10,800 DKK
Hotel Manager74,900 DKK
Hotel Revenue Manager43,400 DKK
Hotel Sales Manager55,400 DKK
Hotel Service Supervisor40,400 DKK
Hotel Staff14,100 DKK
Inventory Coordinator15,600 DKK
Kitchen Manager23,500 DKK
Kitchen Staff13,700 DKK
Kitchen Supervisor21,900 DKK
Line Cook23,000 DKK
Luggage Porter10,500 DKK
Molecular Gastronomist37,800 DKK
Motel Manager39,400 DKK
Pastry Chef21,300 DKK
Pastrycooking and Baking Assistant14,200 DKK
Personal Chef28,600 DKK
Production Operator20,800 DKK
Quality, Health and Safety Coordinator23,200 DKK
Receptionist14,800 DKK
Regional Restaurant Manager56,300 DKK
Restaurant Manager50,800 DKK
Restaurant Server12,000 DKK
Room Reservations Manager48,200 DKK
Room Service Manager43,900 DKK
Sous Chef28,800 DKK
Special Events Coordinator28,100 DKK
Supervisor of Food Services34,300 DKK
Sustainable Catering Coordinator29,300 DKK
Sustainable Tourism Consultant31,500 DKK
Tour Consultant37,700 DKK
Tour Guide23,600 DKK
Tour Manager32,100 DKK
Travel Agent24,600 DKK
Travel Consultant35,700 DKK
Virtual / Augmented Reality Tourism Specialist30,900 DKK
Waiter / Waitress13,100 DKK
Wedding Planner37,600 DKK


Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Denmark

Median and salary distribution Denmark Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
36,000 DKK or more
10% of people earn
29,600 to 36,000 DKK
20% of people earn
15,400 DKK or less
65% of people earn
15,400 to 29,600 DKK
Minimum Salary
10,300 DKK
Median
25,100 DKK
Maximum
75,600 DKK




Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Denmark range from 10,300 DKK (starting average salary) to 75,600 DKK (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). To clarify, the number presented is not the legally mandated minimum wage. Rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that involved thousands of participants and professionals from across the entire country.

  • Median Salary

    The median income in the field of Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering is 25,100 DKK, implying that half of the workforce in Denmark earns less than this figure, and the other half earns more. It represents the central value of salaries. As a rule of thumb, you would prefer to be part of the group earning above the median wage, situated on the right-hand side of the salary distribution chart.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Two values that are highly correlated with the median are the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution diagram, it is possible to determine that 25% of individuals employed in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Denmark earn less than 19,300 DKK, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 32,400 DKK, while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    Data was regrouped into brackets to provide a better understanding of what salaries can be expected. This approach was deemed more accurate than relying solely on the average salary, as it offers greater insights into the distribution of salaries in the field of Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Denmark. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 15,400 DKK to 29,600 DKK. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 15,400 DKK mark, while 10% ranged from 29,600 DKK to 36,000 DKK. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 36,000 DKK or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally, the more years of experience the higher the wage.

Generally speaking, employees in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Denmark having experience from two to five years earn on average 32% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.

Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average 36% more than those with five years or less of work experience.

As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by 21% and an additional 14% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.

Those figures are presented as guidelines only. The numbers become more significant if you consider one job title at a time.


Change in salary based on experience varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of many different jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.
On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark.
* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.


Salary Comparison By Education

How does the education level affect your salary?

Salary Comparison By Education
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Change in salary based on education varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of multiple jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.

It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income?

We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degree levels across many jobs in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Denmark, below are our findings.

Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average 17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.

Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn 24% more than those who only managed to attain a certificate or diploma.

Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are 29% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.

Finally, PhD holders earn 23% more than Master's Degree holders on average while doing the same job.


Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?

A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in Denmark costs anywhere from 204,000 DKK to 612,000 DKK and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.

Employees can't expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming they already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.

Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch to a higher-paying job. The numbers seem to support this tactic. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

The decision really depends on the situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if a person can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. Degree costs can be recovered roughly in a year or so.



Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / Denmark

Salary comparison by gender Denmark Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering monthly
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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? In the field of Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Denmark, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 4%.

Male
28,600 DKK
Female-4%
27,400 DKK
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Denmark for all Careers

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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / Denmark

How much are annual salary increments in Denmark for individuals working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Denmark are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 9% every 14 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 15 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Denmark Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering
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The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.

Denmark / All Professions

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The term Annual Salary Increase usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rare that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one-year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.

How to calculate the salary increment percentage?

The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 / Increase Frequency

The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in Denmark is 7%.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

World Average Annual Salary Increment
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Salary Packages and Schemes

Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.

Bonus and Incentive Rates / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / Denmark

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Denmark Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering
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72% of surveyed staff in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 28% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 1% to 3% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
28%
No Bonus
72%

Types of Bonuses Considered

Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus, where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.

Goal-Based Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.

Bonuses Are Not Commissions!

People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.


What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

The main two types of jobs

Revenue GeneratorsSupporting Cast

Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business.

Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations.

Example:
A graphics designer working for a graphics designing company.

Example:
A graphic designer in the marketing department of a hospital.


Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.

Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.

Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level

Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.

Hourly Average Wage / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / Denmark


160 DKK per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Denmark is 160 DKK.This is the rate they get paid for every worked hour.


Hourly Wage = Annual Salary / ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

About The Hourly Pay Rate

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually, jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fixed amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

The minimum pay rate per hour for people working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Denmark is 59 DKK. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Copenhagen29,900 DKK

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in Denmark is 6% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
39,700 DKK
Public Sector+6%
42,000 DKK
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Denmark?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 25,100 DKK and 32,400 DKK. This is a very rough estimate. Experience and education play a very huge part in the final earnings.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for jobs in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Denmark ranges from 10,300 DKK to 19,300 DKK. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with a grain of salt.


What is the difference between the median and the average salary?

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people earn more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary


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