Average Salaries in Copenhagen (2026)

Across Europe, salaries vary dramatically by country, city, company type, and sector. The numbers below represent a broad European market baseline.

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Salary ranges in Copenhagen by role

Software Engineer
DKK 70,500 – DKK 116,000
Median: DKK 90,500
Product Manager
DKK 78,500 – DKK 128,500
Median: DKK 100,500
Marketing Manager
DKK 59,500 – DKK 98,000
Median: DKK 76,500
Sales Manager
DKK 63,000 – DKK 103,000
Median: DKK 80,500
Operations Manager
DKK 63,500 – DKK 104,500
Median: DKK 81,500
Designer
DKK 58,000 – DKK 95,500
Median: DKK 74,500
Data Analyst
DKK 53,500 – DKK 87,500
Median: DKK 68,500
Data Scientist
DKK 71,000 – DKK 116,500
Median: DKK 91,000
DevOps Engineer
DKK 66,000 – DKK 108,000
Median: DKK 84,500
Frontend Developer
DKK 65,500 – DKK 107,500
Median: DKK 84,000
Backend Developer
DKK 66,500 – DKK 109,000
Median: DKK 85,000
QA Engineer
DKK 51,500 – DKK 84,500
Median: DKK 66,000
Account Manager
DKK 58,000 – DKK 95,500
Median: DKK 74,500
Customer Success Manager
DKK 56,000 – DKK 91,500
Median: DKK 71,500
HR Manager
DKK 57,500 – DKK 94,500
Median: DKK 74,000
Finance Analyst
DKK 61,000 – DKK 100,500
Median: DKK 78,500
Business Analyst
DKK 59,500 – DKK 97,500
Median: DKK 76,000
Growth Manager
DKK 64,000 – DKK 105,000
Median: DKK 82,000
Content Manager
DKK 48,000 – DKK 78,500
Median: DKK 61,500
Performance Marketing Manager
DKK 64,500 – DKK 105,500
Median: DKK 82,500
Social Media Manager
DKK 45,000 – DKK 73,500
Median: DKK 57,500
Project Manager
DKK 62,000 – DKK 102,000
Median: DKK 79,500
Full Stack Developer
DKK 66,500 – DKK 109,500
Median: DKK 85,500
Product Designer
DKK 68,000 – DKK 111,500
Median: DKK 87,000
UX Designer
DKK 63,500 – DKK 104,500
Median: DKK 81,500
Data Engineer
DKK 75,000 – DKK 123,000
Median: DKK 96,000
Machine Learning Engineer
DKK 78,500 – DKK 128,500
Median: DKK 100,500
Engineering Manager
DKK 87,000 – DKK 142,500
Median: DKK 111,500
Mobile Developer
DKK 67,500 – DKK 110,500
Median: DKK 86,500
Accountant
DKK 51,500 – DKK 84,500
Median: DKK 66,000
Financial Controller
DKK 74,000 – DKK 121,500
Median: DKK 95,000
Recruiter
DKK 49,500 – DKK 81,500
Median: DKK 63,500
Cybersecurity Engineer
DKK 74,500 – DKK 122,000
Median: DKK 95,500
Nurse
DKK 27,500 – DKK 45,500
Median: DKK 35,500

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Frequently asked questions

What are the average salaries in Copenhagen?

Salaries in Copenhagen vary widely by role and experience. Tech, product, and finance roles tend to earn the most. See the full breakdown by role in the table above, or use our tool to check your specific salary against market benchmarks.

Is Copenhagen a good place to work in terms of pay?

It depends on the role and your expectations. Copenhagen is competitive for certain professions — particularly in tech and product. Cost of living matters too: a higher gross salary doesn't always mean better take-home pay after tax and living costs.

How do salaries in Copenhagen compare to the rest of Europe?

Northern European cities (London, Amsterdam, Dublin) generally pay the most. Central European markets like Berlin and Paris sit in the middle. Southern European markets like Spain typically pay 15–25% below the European average for comparable roles.

Are salaries in Copenhagen rising?

Most European markets have seen salary growth in professional roles over the past few years, driven by competition for talent and inflation. Tech, product, and engineering roles have seen the sharpest increases.

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Other roles in Copenhagen

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Other locations

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Salary estimates are based on public benchmarks and modelled data. They represent gross annual base salary and do not include bonuses, equity, or benefits. Read our methodology →