Average Mail Processing Clerk Salary in Denmark for 2026

In this article, we will look at the average Mail Processing Clerk salary for 2026 in Denmark and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Danish krone. To keep things simple, we are using the DKK currency code instead of the currency symbol kr.

How Much Does a Mail Processing Clerk Make in Denmark?

A Mail Processing Clerk working in Denmark will typically earn around 142,300 DKK per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 70,600 DKK to the highest average salary of 221,500 DKK.

Average Annual Salary142,300 DKK
Average Monthly Salary11,858 DKK
Average Lowest Salary70,600 DKK
Lowest Monthly Salary5,883 DKK
Average Highest Salary221,500 DKK
Highest Monthly Salary18,458 DKK

These are average salaries for a Mail Processing Clerk in Denmark and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Mail Processing Clerk to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Mail Processing Clerk salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Mail Processing Clerk Salaries in Denmark

So we've looked at the average salaries a Mail Processing Clerk will earn in Denmark. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Mail Processing Clerk can earn between 70,600 DKK and 221,500 DKK on average in Denmark. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for a Mail Processing Clerk in Denmark is 142,300 DKK. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 142,300 DKK, and 50% of the population earn more than 142,300 DKK.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Mail Processing Clerk salary in Denmark, 25% of the population are earning less than 95,600 DKK while 75% of the population earn more than 95,600 DKK.

75% of the population earn less than 183,700 DKK, and 25% of the population earn more than 183,700 DKK.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Mail Processing Clerk Salary by Experience Level in Denmark

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average Mail Processing Clerk salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. A Mail Processing Clerk in Denmark that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 87,000 DKK.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Mail Processing Clerk salary would increase to 115,260 DKK.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Mail Processing Clerk, the average salary would be 152,000 DKK.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 183,600 DKK.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Mail Processing Clerk with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 195,200 DKK.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Mail Processing Clerk with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 209,500 DKK.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years-
87,000 DKK
2-5 Years+32%
115,260 DKK
5-10 Years+34%
152,000 DKK
10-15 Years+19%
183,600 DKK
15-20 Years+8%
195,200 DKK
20+ Years+7%
209,500 DKK

Mail Processing Clerk Salary by Education Level in Denmark

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for a Mail Processing Clerk in Denmark based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. A Mail Processing Clerk in Denmark with a high school education can earn an average salary of 115,260 DKK.
  • Certificate or Diploma. A Mail Processing Clerk in Denmark with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 159,400 DKK.
  • Bachelor's Degree. A Mail Processing Clerk in Denmark with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 197,600 DKK.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School-
115,260 DKK
Certificate or Diploma+40%
159,400 DKK
Bachelor's Degree+25%
197,600 DKK

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Denmark is around 203,000 to 610,000 DKK and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Mail Processing Clerk Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Denmark, a male mail processing clerk will earn an average of 148,300 DKK, while a female mail processing clerk will earn around 142,300 DKK.

This means that a male mail processing clerk earns approximately 4% more than a female mail processing clerk for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Denmark

Male-
148,300 DKK
Female-4%
142,300 DKK

Mail Processing Clerk Average Pay Raise in Denmark

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for a Mail Processing Clerk in Denmark is around 9% every 16 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Denmark is around 9% every 15 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 9 ÷ 16 ) × 12  = 7%

What this means is that a Mail Processing Clerk in Denmark can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 7% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Denmark for 2026

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Denmark.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking-
4%
Energy-
8%
Information Technology-
3%
Healthcare-
7%
Travel-
2%
Construction-
6%
Education-
1%

Mail Processing Clerk Bonus and Incentive Rates in Denmark

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

A Mail Processing Clerk is a low bonus based job, with 30% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

70% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 0% to 3%.

Received Bonus-
30%
No Bonus-
70%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Denmark earn approximately 6% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector-
502,200 DKK
Private Sector-6%
472,100 DKK

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Mail Processing Clerk

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Mail Processing Clerk in Denmark.

Job TitleCategorySalary
Accreditation SpecialistAdministration / Reception / Secretarial553,400 DKK
Admin ClerkAdministration / Reception / Secretarial158,700 DKK
Admin ExecutiveAdministration / Reception / Secretarial273,300 DKK
Administrative AideAdministration / Reception / Secretarial195,200 DKK
Administrative AnalystAdministration / Reception / Secretarial351,200 DKK
Administrative AssistantAdministration / Reception / Secretarial252,300 DKK
Administrative AssociateAdministration / Reception / Secretarial254,800 DKK
Administrative CoordinatorAdministration / Reception / Secretarial237,400 DKK
Administrative ManagerAdministration / Reception / Secretarial367,900 DKK
Administrative OfficerAdministration / Reception / Secretarial258,400 DKK
Administrative ReceptionistAdministration / Reception / Secretarial239,000 DKK
Administrative SecretaryAdministration / Reception / Secretarial215,100 DKK
Administrative SpecialistAdministration / Reception / Secretarial233,600 DKK
Administrative SupportAdministration / Reception / Secretarial217,900 DKK
Administrative TechnicianAdministration / Reception / Secretarial204,000 DKK
Board SecretaryAdministration / Reception / Secretarial215,100 DKK
Branch Office AdministratorAdministration / Reception / Secretarial385,300 DKK
Business AdministratorAdministration / Reception / Secretarial376,800 DKK
Business Office ManagerAdministration / Reception / Secretarial633,300 DKK
Central Office OperatorAdministration / Reception / Secretarial247,800 DKK
Clerical AssistantAdministration / Reception / Secretarial154,700 DKK
ClerkAdministration / Reception / Secretarial169,000 DKK
Commercial AdministratorAdministration / Reception / Secretarial340,400 DKK
Commissions ProcessorAdministration / Reception / Secretarial309,800 DKK
Conveyancing SecretaryAdministration / Reception / Secretarial215,100 DKK
Corporate ReceptionistAdministration / Reception / Secretarial243,000 DKK
Creditors ClerkAdministration / Reception / Secretarial238,900 DKK
Data Entry ClerkAdministration / Reception / Secretarial159,100 DKK
Data Entry SpecialistAdministration / Reception / Secretarial245,300 DKK
Document ControllerAdministration / Reception / Secretarial201,100 DKK
Document Management SpecialistAdministration / Reception / Secretarial297,000 DKK
Executive Administrative AssistantAdministration / Reception / Secretarial268,900 DKK
Executive AssistantAdministration / Reception / Secretarial275,800 DKK
Executive OfficerAdministration / Reception / Secretarial312,400 DKK
Executive Personal AssistantAdministration / Reception / Secretarial313,700 DKK
Executive SecretaryAdministration / Reception / Secretarial251,500 DKK
File ClerkAdministration / Reception / Secretarial161,300 DKK
Front Desk AttendantAdministration / Reception / Secretarial239,000 DKK
Front Desk CoordinatorAdministration / Reception / Secretarial275,200 DKK
Front Desk ManagerAdministration / Reception / Secretarial362,200 DKK
Front Desk ReceptionistAdministration / Reception / Secretarial221,500 DKK
Front Desk Shift LeaderAdministration / Reception / Secretarial292,000 DKK
Front Office AssistantAdministration / Reception / Secretarial210,500 DKK
Front Office ExecutiveAdministration / Reception / Secretarial301,600 DKK
Group Services ManagerAdministration / Reception / Secretarial674,100 DKK
Head ReceptionistAdministration / Reception / Secretarial275,500 DKK
Inquiry and Admissions ClerkAdministration / Reception / Secretarial167,100 DKK
Key Account AssistantAdministration / Reception / Secretarial271,300 DKK
Keyboard and Data Entry OperatorAdministration / Reception / Secretarial152,300 DKK
Leasing AdministratorAdministration / Reception / Secretarial294,700 DKK
Legal SecretaryAdministration / Reception / Secretarial257,700 DKK
LibrarianAdministration / Reception / Secretarial288,700 DKK
Mail Sorting ClerkAdministration / Reception / Secretarial143,200 DKK
Mailroom ClerkAdministration / Reception / Secretarial139,100 DKK
Mailroom ManagerAdministration / Reception / Secretarial275,500 DKK
Management Support SecretaryAdministration / Reception / Secretarial239,000 DKK
Master Programme CoordinatorAdministration / Reception / Secretarial450,300 DKK
Medical ReceptionistAdministration / Reception / Secretarial259,100 DKK
Meeting and Event AssistantAdministration / Reception / Secretarial268,900 DKK
Meeting and Event ManagerAdministration / Reception / Secretarial623,200 DKK
Night ManagerAdministration / Reception / Secretarial341,900 DKK
Office AdministratorAdministration / Reception / Secretarial361,500 DKK
Office AssistantAdministration / Reception / Secretarial167,100 DKK
Office Automation ClerkAdministration / Reception / Secretarial292,000 DKK
Office ClerkAdministration / Reception / Secretarial187,300 DKK
Office CoordinatorAdministration / Reception / Secretarial239,000 DKK
Office ManagerAdministration / Reception / Secretarial397,900 DKK
Office Services CoordinatorAdministration / Reception / Secretarial320,500 DKK
Office SupervisorAdministration / Reception / Secretarial294,300 DKK
Operations AnalystAdministration / Reception / Secretarial499,300 DKK
Operations ClerkAdministration / Reception / Secretarial272,800 DKK
Operations ManagerAdministration / Reception / Secretarial641,900 DKK
Personal AssistantAdministration / Reception / Secretarial247,800 DKK
Planning AssistantAdministration / Reception / Secretarial281,500 DKK
Process ExpertAdministration / Reception / Secretarial363,000 DKK
Program CoordinatorAdministration / Reception / Secretarial344,600 DKK
Programme AssistantAdministration / Reception / Secretarial288,700 DKK
Project AdministratorAdministration / Reception / Secretarial394,800 DKK
Project CoordinatorAdministration / Reception / Secretarial556,000 DKK
Query AdministratorAdministration / Reception / Secretarial315,700 DKK
Reception Team LeadAdministration / Reception / Secretarial325,800 DKK
ReceptionistAdministration / Reception / Secretarial239,000 DKK
Records OfficerAdministration / Reception / Secretarial191,600 DKK
Registry AdministratorAdministration / Reception / Secretarial259,100 DKK
Registry and Filing ClerkAdministration / Reception / Secretarial158,700 DKK
Rental ClerkAdministration / Reception / Secretarial172,200 DKK
Schedule OfficerAdministration / Reception / Secretarial159,100 DKK
SchedulerAdministration / Reception / Secretarial174,000 DKK
School SecretaryAdministration / Reception / Secretarial227,600 DKK
SecretaryAdministration / Reception / Secretarial212,500 DKK
Service Reception HeadAdministration / Reception / Secretarial267,100 DKK
Switchboard OperatorAdministration / Reception / Secretarial208,600 DKK
Technical Program ManagerAdministration / Reception / Secretarial566,900 DKK
Technical Project ManagerAdministration / Reception / Secretarial562,600 DKK
TypistAdministration / Reception / Secretarial192,000 DKK
Unit SecretaryAdministration / Reception / Secretarial216,800 DKK
Wayleave OfficerAdministration / Reception / Secretarial174,000 DKK

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Denmark, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

CityAverage Salary
Copenhagen159,100 DKK

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