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Implied via equal-value standardEuropean Union

Is job evaluation required by law in Denmark?

Denmark's Equal Pay Act guarantees equal pay for work of equal value but relies on a statistics-based model rather than a prescribed factor-based job evaluation. It is expected to miss the EU transposition deadline, with implementation around 2027.

What the law requires

Equal pay for work of equal value; relies on pay statistics.

Compensable factors referenced: None prescribed (statistics-based).

The law

Act on Equal Pay (Ligelønsloven)
In force; transposition ~2027
Citation: Ligelønsloven

What this means for employers

Denmark does not name a specific evaluation method, but its equal-value standard means that when pay claims arise, jobs are compared on factors like skill, effort, responsibility and working conditions. A documented, analytical job evaluation gives employers the evidence base courts and regulators look for — without one, equal-value comparisons happen on someone else's terms.

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Informational summary of legal requirements, not legal advice. Verify against primary sources before relying on it.

Last reviewed: 2026-06-11