A midwife takes home 1,865 DKK/mo more after tax
Midwife vs Nurse
Compare gross salary, net pay, and tax in 2026
Healthcare🏆 Highest net pay
Midwife
- Gross/year
- 475,000 DKK
- Gross/month
- 39,583 DKK
- Net/month
- 26,999 DKK
- Annual tax
- 151,010 DKK
- Tax rate
- 31.79%
- Salary range
- 400,000 DKK – 560,000 DKK
Healthcare
Nurse
- Gross/year
- 440,000 DKK
- Gross/month
- 36,667 DKK
- Net/month
- 25,134 DKK
- Annual tax
- 138,391 DKK
- Tax rate
- 31.45%
- Salary range
- 400,000 DKK – 500,000 DKK
Detailed Tax Comparison
Based on average salary, Copenhagen, 2026 rates
| Midwife 🏆 | Nurse | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross/year | 475,000 DKK | 440,000 DKK | +35,000 DKK |
| AM-bidrag | 38,000 DKK | 35,200 DKK | +2,800 DKK |
| Bottom tax | 38,340 DKK | 35,009 DKK | +3,331 DKK |
| Municipal tax | 74,670 DKK | 68,182 DKK | +6,488 DKK |
| Progressive tax | 0 DKK | 0 DKK | 0 DKK |
| Total tax | 151,010 DKK | 138,391 DKK | +12,619 DKK |
| Net/month | 26,999 DKK | 25,134 DKK | +1,865 DKK |
Best municipalities for net pay
Midwife
| Municipality | Tax | Net/mo |
|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen | 23.39% | 26,999 DKK |
| Vejle | 23.40% | 26,997 DKK |
| Frederiksberg | 24.50% | 26,704 DKK |
| Aarhus | 24.52% | 26,699 DKK |
| Odense | 25.50% | 26,438 DKK |
Nurse
| Municipality | Tax | Net/mo |
|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen | 23.39% | 25,134 DKK |
| Vejle | 23.40% | 25,132 DKK |
| Frederiksberg | 24.50% | 24,864 DKK |
| Aarhus | 24.52% | 24,860 DKK |
| Odense | 25.50% | 24,622 DKK |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who earns more — midwife or nurse?
A midwife earns on average 35,000 DKK more per year gross. The net pay difference is about 1,865 DKK/mo after tax.
Does the municipality affect the difference?
Yes, municipal tax varies from 23.39% to 26.30%, which changes the net pay for both positions. See the table above for the best municipalities.
Is the salary difference the same after tax?
No, due to progressive taxation the net pay gap shrinks relative to the gross difference. With a gross difference of 35,000 DKK/year, the net difference is about 22,381 DKK/year.
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