Key Facts: Bermuda vs Denmark Wages
- Bermuda Minimum Wage
- $17.13/hr ($17.13 USD)
- Denmark Minimum Wage
- No statutory minimum wage
- Denmark Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
- kr45,000 /mo ($7,012.19 USD)
- Data Sources
- Government of Bermuda — Advancing a Fair and Sustainable Minimum Wage (2026-05-04), Danish Ministry of Employment (2026-02-24)
Bermuda
Denmark
Updated 2026-05-04
Unlike Denmark, which has no statutory minimum wage, Bermuda mandates a wage floor of $17/hr.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Bermuda | Denmark |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage /hr | $17.13 $17.13 | None |
| Minimum wage /mo | $2,968.87 $2,968.87 | None |
| Minimum wage /yr | $35,630.40 $35,630.40 | None |
| Avg. gross salary /mo | N/A/mo | kr45,000 /mo $7,012.19 |
| Avg. net salary /mo | N/A/mo | kr28,000 /mo $4,363.14 |
| Median individual income /yr | N/A/yr | kr360,000 /yr $56,097.48 |
Percentage differences are based on USD equivalent values. Positive means Bermuda is higher.
Work Week
- Bermuda
-
40 hrs/wk standard
Max 48 hrs/wk
Overtime : 1.5x pay
Standard workweek is 40 hours under the Employment Act 2000.
- Denmark
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37 hrs/wk standard
Max 48 hrs/wk
Standard workweek is 37 hours (set by collective agreements, not statute). EU Working Time Directive limits average to 48 hrs/week. Overtime compensation is determined by collective agreements, not law.
What This Means for Workers
Standard work weeks differ: Bermuda mandates 40 hours while Denmark mandates 37 hours.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the minimum wage higher in Bermuda or Denmark?
In Bermuda, the minimum wage is $17.13/hr ($17.13 USD). In Denmark, it is no statutory minimum wage.
How do work hours compare between Bermuda and Denmark?
Bermuda has a longer standard work week at 40 hours, compared to 37 hours in Denmark. Workers in Bermuda work 40 hours per week by law. Longer mandatory hours can offset a nominally higher wage; a worker in Denmark working fewer hours may have comparable or better effective hourly earnings depending on the wage levels of each country. Total annual compensation depends on both the wage rate and the number of hours required.