🌾 Agricultural Intern Salary Overview in Denmark – 2026
Salaries for the period March 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027
The salary for foreign agricultural interns in Denmark is regulated by collective agreements, ensuring fair, transparent, and legally protected working conditions.
The two main agreements are:
- GLS-A in agreement with 3F
- Kristelig Arbejdsgiverforening (KA)
Your salary depends on the collective agreement your host farm follows. Both agreements are fully legal and commonly used in Denmark. Since Denmark does not have a statutory minimum wage, salaries are set through collective agreements that define fair and regulated pay.
GLS-A / 3F Agreement
Valid from March 1, 2026:
- Months 1–6
13.315,41 DKK/month - Months 7–18 (under 25 years)
15,446,19 DKK/month - Months 7–18 (25 years or older)
17.883,21 DKK/month
KA Agreement
Salaries for the period March 1, 2026
If the farm is a member of Kristelig Arbejdsgiverforening:
- First 6 months
13.900 DKK/month - Next 12 months
16.020 DKK/month (same rate for all ages)
Additional Benefits
- + 12.5% holiday allowance (paid on top of your salary)
- + Paid monthly through Denmark’s official payroll system
- + Salary increase after 6 months (built into the collective agreement)
- + 37‑hour workweek (and strong protections against overtime misuse)
- + 5 weeks of paid vacation (standard in Denmark)
- + Additional pay for evening/weekend work (if applicable)
- + Overtime (limited and regulated)
Payment of your salary to a Danish bank account
Your salary is handled directly by your internship host, who takes care of all payroll during your stay in Denmark. To make sure everything runs smoothly and securely, your salary is paid directly into a Danish bank account in your own name.
That’s why you’ll need to open a Danish bank account when you arrive — so you can receive your payments without any delays and focus on enjoying your internship experience.
How do you find your payslip?
Depending on your employer’s setup, your payslip may be available in one of these places:
- e‑Boks: Many interns receive their payslips here. Log in with MitID and search for “løn”.
- Payroll systems: Some companies use systems like DataLøn or Visma, where you can log in and download your payslips.
- Borger.dk: Under “Mit Overblik”, you can see income information reported to SKAT.
- Ask your employer: If you cannot find your payslip online, your supervisor or HR can tell you how they distribute them.
Key Agricultural Organizations in Denmark
Agricultural internships in Denmark are regulated under official collective agreements, ensuring fair pay, legal protection and transparent working conditions.
- 3F Trade Union: Protects fair pay and working conditions.
- GLS-A: Represents employers and sets industry standards.
- Rural Youth Denmark: Supports students, interns, and young farmers.
What This Means for You
- Fair and regulated salary
- Safe, professional working environment
- Structured, hands-on training
- Clear rights under Danish labour agreements
Registration & Tax in Denmark
If you join the agri LIDA internship programme, we’ll register you with SKAT (the Danish Tax Authority) on your behalf. You won’t need to apply for a tax card or personal tax number yourself — we make sure everything is ready before your internship begins.
Your Danish Tax Affairs
While we handle the setup, agri LIDA does not provide tax or legal advice. For the latest and most accurate information, we recommend reaching out directly to Skattestyrelsen. Their English-language website makes it easy to understand how taxes work in Denmark — so you can feel confident and focus on your experience.
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