5 Highest Paying Countries for Caregivers

2. Denmark

Average Salary: $43,402

Denmark is also facing grave demographic challenges, with a growing elderly population and a declining workforce, which has led to a need for foreign manpower in different sectors, including elderly care. The country has traditionally relied on highly qualified foreign workers in fields such as healthcare and technology, but the demand for workers in the elderly care sector is increasing. Recruitment efforts have primarily targeted neighboring countries like Sweden and Germany. However, now, the Danish government has eased immigration legislation for non-EU citizens as well to expand opportunities for foreign workers. In the social and health care sector, basic qualifications in Danish are typically required, and training programs are also widely available, like a one-year and seven-month program for social and health carers.