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Mechanic Average Salary in Denmark 2024

How much money does a person working as Mechanic make in Denmark?


Average Monthly Salary
14,600 DKK
( 175,000 DKK yearly)

LOW
7,440
DKK
AVERAGE
14,600
DKK
HIGH
22,500
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 as Mechanic in Denmark typically earns around 14,600 DKK. Salaries range from 7,440 DKK (lowest) to 22,500 DKK (highest).


Salary Variance

This is the average salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Mechanic salaries in Denmark vary drastically based on experience, skills, gender, or location. Below you will find a detailed breakdown based on many different criteria.



Mechanic Pay Scale and Salaries in Denmark

Median and salary distribution Denmark Mechanic monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
13,300 DKK or more
10% of people earn
11,800 to 13,300 DKK
20% of people earn
8,550 DKK or less
65% of people earn
8,550 to 11,800 DKK
Minimum Salary
7,440 DKK
Median
13,400 DKK
Maximum
22,500 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 for the position Mechanic in Denmark range from 7,440 DKK (starting salary) to 22,500 DKK (maximum salary). It should be noted that the given figure is not the legally mandated minimum wage; rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that included thousands of participants and professionals from all regions of the country.

  • Median Salary

    With a median salary of 13,400 DKK, half of the professionals who work as Mechanic in Denmark earn less than this amount, and the other half earn more. The median salary denotes the middle value of salaries. Ideally, you would want to belong to the group earning more than the median salary, located on the right side of the salary distribution graph.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    The median is closely associated with two other values known as the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution chart, it can be determined that 25% of professionals employed as Mechanic in Denmark earn less than 11,000 DKK, while 75% earn more. Similarly, the chart shows that 75% earn less than 15,200 DKK while 25% earn more.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    To provide a better understanding of expected salaries, we categorized the frequently occurring salaries into different ranges. This approach provides a more precise representation of salary distribution for the job title Mechanic in Denmark compared to simply calculating the average. The majority of reported salaries, approximately 65%, fall within the range of 8,550 DKK to 11,800 DKK. About 20% of salaries are below the 8,550 DKK mark, while 10% fall within the range of 11,800 DKK to 13,300 DKK. Only 5% of individuals have salaries exceeding 13,300 DKK.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience / Mechanic / Denmark

How do experience and age affect pay?

0 - 2 Years
8,340 DKK
2 - 5 Years+31%
10,900 DKK
5 - 10 Years+40%
15,200 DKK
10 - 15 Years+20%
18,300 DKK
15 - 20 Years+9%
19,900 DKK
20+ Years+8%
21,500 DKK
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value
Salary comparison by years of experience monthly Denmark Mechanic
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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. We broke down salaries by experience level for people working as Mechanic and this is what we found.


All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.

Employees with less than two years of experience earn approximately 8,340 DKK.

While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 10,900 DKK, 31% more than someone with less than two year's experience.

Moving forward, an experience level between five and ten years lands a salary of 15,200 DKK, 40% more than someone with two to five years of experience.

Additionally, professionals whose expertise span anywhere between ten and fifteen years get a salary equivalent to 18,300 DKK, 20% more than someone with five to ten years of experience.

If the experience level is between fifteen and twenty years, then the expected wage is 19,900 DKK, 9% more than someone with ten to fifteen years of experience.

Lastly, employees with more than twenty years of professional experience get a salary of 21,500 DKK, 8% more than people with fifteen to twenty years of experience.

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.

Typical Salary Progress for Most Careers

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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Salary Comparison By Education / Mechanic / Denmark

How do education levels affect salaries?

Displayed below is the average salary variance between different education levels of professionals working as Mechanic.

High School
9,540 DKK
Certificate or Diploma+47%
14,000 DKK
Bachelor's Degree+53%
21,600 DKK
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value
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We all know that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income? We broke down salaries by education level for the position Mechanic in order to make a comparison.


Level 1: High School

Employees at this education level have an average salary of 9,540 DKK.


Level 2: Certificate or Diploma

At this level, the average salary becomes 14,000 DKK, 47% more than the previous level.


Level 3: Bachelor's Degree

At this level, the average salary becomes 21,600 DKK, 53% more than the previous level.



Typical Salary Difference by Education for Most Careers

Salary Comparison By Education Level
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Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Mechanic / Denmark

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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? For the people who work as Mechanic in Denmark, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 4%.

Male
14,900 DKK
Female-4%
14,300 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 / Mechanic / Denmark

How much are annual salary increments in Denmark for individuals working as Mechanic? How often do employees get salary raises?

Individuals working as Mechanic in Denmark are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 10% every 15 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 15 months.

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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 / Mechanic / Denmark

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Denmark Mechanic
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71% of surveyed staff reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 29% 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
29%
No Bonus
71%

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.

Average Hourly Wage / Mechanic / Denmark


84 DKK per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) for individuals working as Mechanic in Denmark is 84 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 as Mechanic in Denmark is 43 DKK. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary comparison with similar jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Automotive-100%
After Sales Automotive Manager42,800 DKK+190%
Alignment Technician13,900 DKK-5%
Auto Damage Adjuster16,000 DKK+10%
Auto Detailer16,100 DKK+10%
Auto Parts Manager49,400 DKK+240%
Automotive Assembler15,500 DKK+6%
Automotive Assembly Manager44,900 DKK+210%
Automotive Assembly Operator14,800 DKK+2%
Automotive Body Repairer15,100 DKK+4%
Automotive Branch Manager64,800 DKK+340%
Automotive Central Planner21,600 DKK+48%
Automotive Electrician18,400 DKK+26%
Automotive Engineering Technician21,100 DKK+45%
Automotive Estimating Manager37,300 DKK+160%
Automotive Estimator30,700 DKK+110%
Automotive General Manager76,800 DKK+430%
Automotive Inventory Officer14,900 DKK+2%
Automotive Machine Learning Engineer38,800 DKK+170%
Automotive Manager71,800 DKK+390%
Automotive Master Mechanic21,400 DKK+47%
Automotive Parts Supplier22,400 DKK+54%
Automotive Project Engineer27,200 DKK+87%
Automotive Project Manager50,700 DKK+250%
Automotive Purchase Manager54,200 DKK+270%
Automotive Sales31,200 DKK+110%
Automotive Service Technician15,300 DKK+5%
Automotive Technician15,100 DKK+4%
Automotive Test Engineer25,000 DKK+71%
Automotive Warranty Administrator24,100 DKK+65%
Automotive Warranty Clerk16,800 DKK+15%
Autonomous / Driverless Vehicle Engineer44,200 DKK+200%
Autonomous Vehicle Fleet Manager53,400 DKK+270%
Autonomous Vehicle Technician25,700 DKK+76%
Car Parts and Accessories Fitter13,800 DKK-5%
Car Salesman30,500 DKK+110%
Charging Infrastructure Specialist54,000 DKK+270%
Clean-Car Engineer38,000 DKK+160%
Connected Car App Developer39,300 DKK+170%
Connected Car Engineer43,800 DKK+200%
Damage Appraiser21,800 DKK+50%
Diesel Engine Specialist20,200 DKK+39%
Electric Vehicle Battery Technician18,500 DKK+27%
Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Specialist34,900 DKK+140%
Electric Vehicle Charging Network Analyst39,700 DKK+170%
Electric Vehicle Charging Station Manager34,800 DKK+140%
Electric Vehicle Engineer44,400 DKK+200%
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Manager52,600 DKK+260%
Electric Vehicle Sales Consultant41,300 DKK+180%
Electric Vehicle Technician24,700 DKK+69%
Infotainment System Developer43,800 DKK+200%
Job Card Opener13,400 DKK-8%
Light Detection and Ranging Engineer40,900 DKK+180%
Lube Technician12,200 DKK-16%
Master File Maintenance20,200 DKK+39%
Materials Planner21,900 DKK+50%
Mechanic14,600 DKK+0%
Motor Vehicle Inspector22,600 DKK+55%
Motorcycle Mechanic15,800 DKK+8%
Self-driving Car Tester29,200 DKK+100%
Service Advisor27,300 DKK+87%
Service Manager47,100 DKK+220%
Smart Mobility Engineer36,700 DKK+150%
Stock Controller18,300 DKK+26%
Technical Advisor27,900 DKK+91%
Telematics Analyst35,100 DKK+140%
Telematics Specialist33,700 DKK+130%
Telematics Technician24,400 DKK+67%
Tire Retreader13,300 DKK-9%
Used Car Manager41,000 DKK+180%
Vehicle Body Maker18,200 DKK+25%
Vehicle Connectivity Engineer36,200 DKK+150%
Vehicle Examiner19,900 DKK+36%
Vehicle Painter13,100 DKK-10%
Vehicle Trimmer14,000 DKK-4%
Vehicle User Experience Designer45,100 DKK+210%
Welder12,000 DKK-18%

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Copenhagen16,800 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 for the job title Mechanic in Denmark?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 13,400 DKK and 15,200 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 a careers like Mechanic in Denmark ranges from 7,440 DKK to 11,000 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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