Denmark Sets DKK552,000 Salary for Foreign Workers

Denmark has set a minimum annual salary of DKK552,000 for foreign workers seeking residence and work permits through its Pay Limit Scheme in 2026. The threshold is equivalent to DKK46,000 per month and applies to applications submitted from January 1, 2026, according to updated guidance from the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI). SIRI updated its guidance on September 22, 2026, noting that the salary threshold is regulated every January.