Published 01-07-2026

New wage statistics for the Positive List for Skilled Work

SIRI publishes updated wage statistics that apply to the Positive List for Skilled Work from 1 August 2026.

What does SIRI use the wage statistics for?

When SIRI assesses applications for the Positive List for Skilled Work, we use special wage statistics compiled by Statistics Denmark to assess whether an offered wage corresponds to Danish standards.

Currently, SIRI uses wage statistics based on data from Statistics Denmark’s wage register which contains information from Q3 2025. 

Now, the wage statistics have been updated with information from Q1 2026 which will be valid from 1 August 2026.

What does this mean for you as an applicant?

This means that all applications for the Positive List for Skilled Work submitted before 1 August 2026 will be assessed according to the wage statistics from Q3 2025.

From 1 August 2026, SIRI will use the updated wage statistics from Q1 of 2026.

Where can I find the new wage statistics that apply from 1 August 2026?

You can find the wage statistics on the application page for the Positive List for Skilled Work