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Paralegal: Denmark vs Japan

Side-by-side salary comparison ยท Estimated based on OECD & BLS data

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Denmark pays 52% more

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Denmark

DKK

Estimated Salary (USD)

$38,933

per year

Local Currency (DKK)

kr267,859

per year

PPP Adjusted

$43,510

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

7,649

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Top 10%

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Japan

JPY

Estimated Salary (USD)

$25,533

per year

Local Currency (JPY)

ยฅ3,804,417

per year

PPP Adjusted

$57,406

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

8,455

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 48%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Denmark
$38.9K
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$25.5K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Denmark
$43.5K
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$57.4K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Denmark
7,649
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
8,455

Key Takeaways

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    Paralegals in Denmark earn 52% more than in Japan (nominal USD).

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    After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), Japan actually leads by 32%.

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    Using the Big Mac Index, a Paralegal's salary buys 1.1x more Big Macs in Japan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays Paralegals more: Denmark or Japan?โ–พ

Denmark pays Paralegals an estimated $38,933 USD per year, which is 52% more than Japan's estimated $25,533 USD.

What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Paralegal in Denmark vs Japan?โ–พ

The PPP-adjusted salary is $43,510 USD in Denmark and $57,406 USD in Japan. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

How does the purchasing power compare for Paralegals?โ–พ

Using the Big Mac Index, a Paralegal in Denmark can buy about 7,649 Big Macs per year, while in Japan it's about 8,455 Big Macs.

Estimated based on OECD & BLS data. Actual salaries vary by experience, company, and region. Data is for informational purposes only.

Sources: BLS OEWS ยท OECD ยท World Bank ยท Big Mac Index