Average Salaries in Denmark (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 Denmark by role

Software Engineer
DKK 64,500 – DKK 105,500
Median: DKK 82,500
Product Manager
DKK 72,000 – DKK 118,500
Median: DKK 92,500
Marketing Manager
DKK 56,000 – DKK 91,500
Median: DKK 71,500
Sales Manager
DKK 61,500 – DKK 101,000
Median: DKK 79,000
Operations Manager
DKK 58,500 – DKK 96,000
Median: DKK 75,000
Designer
DKK 56,000 – DKK 92,000
Median: DKK 72,000
Data Analyst
DKK 49,500 – DKK 81,500
Median: DKK 63,500
Data Scientist
DKK 67,000 – DKK 110,000
Median: DKK 86,000
DevOps Engineer
DKK 64,500 – DKK 106,000
Median: DKK 83,000
Frontend Developer
DKK 57,500 – DKK 94,500
Median: DKK 74,000
Backend Developer
DKK 60,500 – DKK 99,000
Median: DKK 77,500
QA Engineer
DKK 49,000 – DKK 80,500
Median: DKK 63,000
Account Manager
DKK 52,000 – DKK 85,000
Median: DKK 66,500
Customer Success Manager
DKK 49,000 – DKK 80,000
Median: DKK 62,500
HR Manager
DKK 54,500 – DKK 89,500
Median: DKK 70,000
Finance Analyst
DKK 56,000 – DKK 92,000
Median: DKK 72,000
Business Analyst
DKK 59,000 – DKK 96,500
Median: DKK 75,500
Growth Manager
DKK 59,500 – DKK 97,500
Median: DKK 76,000
Content Manager
DKK 45,000 – DKK 73,500
Median: DKK 57,500
Performance Marketing Manager
DKK 56,000 – DKK 92,000
Median: DKK 72,000
Social Media Manager
DKK 42,000 – DKK 69,000
Median: DKK 54,000
Project Manager
DKK 58,000 – DKK 95,500
Median: DKK 74,500
Full Stack Developer
DKK 66,500 – DKK 109,000
Median: DKK 85,000
Product Designer
DKK 60,500 – DKK 99,000
Median: DKK 77,500
UX Designer
DKK 57,000 – DKK 93,500
Median: DKK 73,000
Data Engineer
DKK 68,500 – DKK 112,500
Median: DKK 88,000
Machine Learning Engineer
DKK 75,500 – DKK 123,500
Median: DKK 96,500
Engineering Manager
DKK 81,500 – DKK 134,000
Median: DKK 104,500
Mobile Developer
DKK 60,000 – DKK 98,500
Median: DKK 77,000
Accountant
DKK 46,000 – DKK 75,500
Median: DKK 59,000
Financial Controller
DKK 64,500 – DKK 105,500
Median: DKK 82,500
Recruiter
DKK 43,500 – DKK 71,500
Median: DKK 56,000
Cybersecurity Engineer
DKK 71,500 – DKK 117,000
Median: DKK 91,500
Nurse
DKK 24,000 – DKK 39,000
Median: DKK 30,500

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Frequently asked questions

What are the average salaries in Denmark?

Salaries in Denmark 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 Denmark a good place to work in terms of pay?

It depends on the role and your expectations. Denmark 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 Denmark 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 Denmark 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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Software Engineer Salary in Denmark (2026)Product Manager Salary in Denmark (2026)Marketing Manager Salary in Denmark (2026)Sales Manager Salary in Denmark (2026)Operations Manager Salary in Denmark (2026)

Other roles in Denmark

Software EngineerProduct ManagerMarketing ManagerSales ManagerOperations ManagerDesignerData AnalystData ScientistDevOps EngineerFrontend Developer

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 →