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Last updated: July 24, 2026
Employment Cost Calculator for Greenland
Calculate your complete hiring costs for Greenland employees, including payroll taxes, social security contributions, employee benefits, and management fees. This salary calculator provides accurate employer cost estimates for informed hiring decisions.
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Employment Cost Breakdown
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Employer Tax Contributions
| Tax Type | Rate | Base |
|---|---|---|
| Social Security Contributions (AMA) | 1.1% (2.1% from the income year following the current year) | Payroll/Gross Wages |
| Mandatory Pension Scheme (Employee Contribution) | 10% (11% from the income year following the current year) | A-tax basis (salaries, etc.) |
| Income Tax Withholding | Progressive (36% - 44% depending on income/municipality) | Employee's Gross Salary |
Filing & Compliance
- Employers must register with the Greenlandic Employer Register.
- Monthly payroll information and withheld tax amounts are typically reported electronically.
- Withheld income tax and AMA contributions must be remitted by the 1st day of the month after the following month (e.g., January's by March 1st).
Income Tax Brackets
| Income Range | Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| Generally (National + Municipal) | Up to 44% (depending on municipality) |
| Mineral resources/infrastructure (gross tax) | 35% (flat rate) |
Employee Contributions
| Deduction Type | Rate | Cap |
|---|---|---|
| Mandatory Pension Scheme | 10% of A-tax basis | None (if income over DKK 125,000) |
Personal Allowances
- Allowance for fully tax liable individuals and those with limited tax liability from employment income: DKK 48,000.
- Additional allowance for fully tax liable individuals: DKK 10,000.
- Deduction of the lesser of 10% of income taxable to Greenland and DKK 1,000.
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Lucas Botzen
Lucas Botzen is the Founder of Rivermate, a global employment platform that helps companies hire, employ, and manage talent internationally. Since founding Rivermate in December 2020, he has focused on building practical solutions that simplify international payroll, benefits, taxes, contracts, and employment compliance for remote teams. Before Rivermate, Lucas co-founded and co-directed Boloo, an e-learning and software company that helped entrepreneurs start and grow e-commerce businesses. He scaled Boloo to more than €2 million in annual revenue before successfully exiting the business in 2020. Lucas holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Innovation from Avans University of Applied Sciences. His background in entrepreneurship, technology, automation, and remote work continues to shape his approach to making global employment simpler and more human.
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