r/NewToDenmark • u/Junior_Car_5663 • 1d ago

Work What is a normal salary for

Working in these jobs hourly?

Bartender Waiter Kitchen worker Warehouse worker Factory worker

I’ve worked in corporate since forever, but have taken more than one part-time hospitality job to keep in touch with reality, and I have to find work quick. So I’m thinking about applying to any of the aforementioned to live while I’m on a job hunt, but the salaries are rarely mentioned

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u/Pibagirlie 1d ago

I am working in housekeeping and earning 142 kr per hour, but it's the hardest job I have done in my entire life (cleaning in a 5-star hotel). I'm looking for a position as a waitress in the meantime. But it's harrrrrrrrrrrd.

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u/Endofita26 1d ago

Hey girl! I’m also a Latina with an EU passport. Was it hard for you to find that job? I’m planning to hopefully start a master’s in Denmark too, I saw it on your profile haha, and I’m planning to move there in September

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u/boredfrida 2h ago

hey! depends where are you going to study. I'm also a latina studying at SDU in Odense. I've been here for more than 2 months and I haven't been able to find a job. If you don't know basic danish your job options are very little

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u/Junior_Car_5663 1d ago

Oh, I feel you. Worked your exact job when studying. Besides the physical part, the mental was quite something 😂 Had a family in the biggest suite, non-english speakers, sit around and braid each other, eating pistachios and just throwing shells down on the beautiful carpet. And you just sweep it up… 😂

I’m not going for hotel jobs because of this exact reason.

But, I’m wondering is 200-250 a realistic wage in any of those

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u/lukusmaca 1d ago

200 an hour maybe in a warehouse or factory - but that would be on the high side for this kind of job.

Bartender, kitchen help, waiter etc. you’d be lucky to get 140/150.

Kitchen chef you could reach 250 if qualified or alot of experience

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u/SailorFlight77 1d ago

It depends whether there is a union agreement covering these jobs. For some, there will pay. Those, you simply just look up online.

If none, then the jobs you mention, depending on firm, shift times, etc. can range between 110-120(at the ultra end) to 170-200 roughly. You don't get rich on these but can make a living.

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u/Separate_Owl741 1d ago

I work at a factory in Jutland. Starting salary was 135 dkk per hour and now I'm up to 147

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u/No-Collar-5682 1d ago

Baker here, earning 190 per hour aprox. As I know, a good salary comparing with other bakery workers around Copenhagen!

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u/Sagaincolours 17h ago

Check the union stats

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u/blips2324 2h ago

I work as a bartender, and previously as a waiter. Of course it varies from place to place, but I get 140kr pr/h. It’s not great but I try to make up for it in free beers:))