How much do I get paid?

The agricultural sector in Denmark also includes horticulture and nurseries. When you work in agriculture and horticulture in Denmark, your wage depends on if you are working in a company or on a farm covered by a collective agreement.

Here you can learn about:

• Working hours in Denmark.
• Is there a minimum wage in Denmark?
• The wage in agriculture and nurseries.
• How do I know if I am covered by a collective agreement?
• Test what you have learned about pay in Denmark.

Working hours

Working hours in Denmark are 37 hours a week and 7.4 hours per day.

There is an inbuilt flexibility on work hours in the collective agreements in agriculture. This means that the weekly workhours can be longer in e.g. harvestry.

Breaks

After 4 hours of work, you have 15 minutes break. Breaks are not included in work hours in agriculture and horticulture. 

Minimum wage in Denmark?

There is there is no minimum wage in Denmark. Your pay is governed by a collective agreement negotiated by the trade union (3F) and the employer’s association. If your workplace is not covered by a collective agreement, you must negotiate your pay yourself.

Different wage for different kind of work

There are 2 main collective agreements in agriculture between 3F and the employer’s association called GLS-A:

• Horticulture and nurseries
• Agriculture 

The rates from 1. March 2022 - 28. February 2023

Interns and practicants are always covered by a collective agreement.

Learn more about overtime pay here

The net amount is paid into your bank account. 

Am I covered by a collective agreement?

It should be noted in your contract what collective agreement you are covered. The local union department of 3F can also help to identify if your workplace is covered by a collective agreement. Find out where your local 3f department is: www.3f.dk  

Learn more about

• Overtime payment.
• Your payslip (agriculture).
• My contract.
• How to keep track of your work hours. 
• What are collective agreements in Denmark?