Full Stack Developer Average Salary in Denmark 2021
How much money does a Full Stack Developer make in Denmark?
LOW
19,900
DKK AVERAGE
40,600
DKK HIGH
63,400
DKK
A person working as a Full Stack Developer in Denmark typically earns around 40,600 DKK per month. Salaries range from 19,900 DKK (lowest) to 63,400 DKK (highest).
This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Full Stack Developer salaries vary drastically based on experience, skills, gender, or location. Below you will find a detailed breakdown based on many different criteria.
Full Stack Developer Salary Distribution in Denmark
The median, the maximum, the minimum, and the range
Salary Range
Full Stack Developer salaries in Denmark range from 19,900 DKK per month (minimum salary) to 63,400 DKK per month (maximum salary).
Median Salary
The median salary is 41,400 DKK per month, which means that half (50%) of people working as Full Stack Developer(s) are earning less than 41,400 DKK while the other half are earning more than 41,400 DKK. The median represents the middle salary value. Generally speaking, you would want to be on the right side of the graph with the group earning more than the median salary.
Percentiles
Closely related to the median are two values: the 25th and the 75th percentiles. Reading from the salary distribution diagram, 25% of Full Stack Developer(s) are earning less than 27,600 DKK while 75% of them are earning more than 27,600 DKK. Also from the diagram, 75% of Full Stack Developer(s) are earning less than 53,500 DKK while 25% are earning more than 53,500 DKK.
What is the difference between the median and the average salary?
Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both of the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people are earning more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary
Full Stack Developer Salary Comparison by Years of Experience
How does experience and age affect your pay?
The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally the more years of experience the higher your wage. We broke down Full Stack Developer salaries by experience level and this is what we found.
A Full Stack Developer with less than two years of experience makes approximately 23,600 DKK per month.
While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 30,300 DKK per month, 29% more than someone with less than two year's experience.
Moving forward, an experience level between five and ten years lands a salary of 41,900 DKK per month, 38% more than someone with two to five years of experience.
Additionally, Full Stack Developer(s) whose expertise span anywhere between ten and fifteen years get a salary equivalent to 51,900 DKK per month, 24% more than someone with five to ten years of experience.
If the experience level is between fifteen and twenty years, then the expected wage is 55,600 DKK per month, 7% more than someone with ten to fifteen years of experience.
Lastly, employees with more than twenty years of professional experience get a salary of 59,300 DKK per month, 7% more than people with fifteen to twenty years of experience.
Full Stack Developer average salary change by experience in Denmark
| 0 - 2 Years | 23,600 DKK | |
| 2 - 5 Years | +29% | 30,300 DKK |
| 5 - 10 Years | +38% | 41,900 DKK |
| 10 - 15 Years | +24% | 51,900 DKK |
| 15 - 20 Years | +7% | 55,600 DKK |
| 20+ Years | +7% | 59,300 DKK |
Typical Salary Progress for Most Careers
Full Stack Developer Salary Comparison By Education
How do education levels affect salaries?
Displayed below is the average salary difference between different Full Stack Developer(s) who have the same experience but different education levels.
We all know that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income? We broke down Full Stack Developer salaries by education level in order to make a comparison.
When the education level is Certificate or Diploma, the average salary of a Full Stack Developer is 30,300 DKK per month.
While someone with a Bachelor's Degree gets a salary of 40,800 DKK per month, 34% more than someone having a Certificate or Diploma degree.
A Master's Degree gets its holder an average salary of 62,500 DKK per month, 53% more than someone with a Bachelor's Degree.
Full Stack Developer average salary difference by education level in Denmark
| Certificate or Diploma | 30,300 DKK | |
| Bachelor's Degree | +34% | 40,800 DKK |
| Master's Degree | +53% | 62,500 DKK |
Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?
A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in Denmark costs anywhere from 203,000 Danish Krone(s) to 610,000 Danish Krone(s) and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.
You can't really expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming you already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.
Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch into a higher paying job. The numbers seem to support the thoery. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.
If you can afford the costs of higher education, the return on investment is definitely worth it. You should be able to recover the costs in roughly a year or so.
Typical Salary Difference by Education for Most Careers
Full Stack Developer Salary Comparison By Gender
Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? Male Full Stack Developer employees in Denmark earn 4% more than their female counterparts on average.
| Male | 41,500 DKK | |
| Female | -4% | 39,800 DKK |
Salary Comparison By Gender in Denmark for all Careers
Full Stack Developer Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in Denmark
How much are annual salary increments in Denmark for Full Stack Developer(s)? How often do employees get salary raises?
Full Stack Developer
Full Stack Developer(s) in Denmark are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 12% every 17 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 15 months.
Denmark / All Professions
The term 'Annual Salary Increase' usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rarely that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.
How to calculate the salary increment percentage?
The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 ÷ Increase Frequency
Annual Increment Rate By Industry 2020
| Banking | 4% | |
| Energy | 8% | |
| Information Technology | 3% | |
| Healthcare | 7% | |
| Travel | 2% | |
| Construction | 6% | |
| Education | 1% |
Listed above are the average annual increase rates for each industry in Denmark for the year 2020. Companies within thriving industries tend to provide higher and more frequent raises. Exceptions do exist, but generally speaking, the situation of any company is closely related to the economic situation in the country or region. These figures tend to change frequently.
Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs
Full Stack Developer Bonus and Incentive Rates in Denmark
How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?
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A Full Stack Developer is considered to be a moderate bonus-based job due to the generally limited involvement in direct revenue generation, with exceptions of course. The people who get the highest bonuses are usually somehow involved in the revenue generation cycle.
43% of surveyed staff reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 57% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.
Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 3% to 6% of their annual salary.
| Received Bonus | 57% | |
| No Bonus | 43% |
Types of Bonuses Considered
Individual Performance-Based BonusesThe most standard form of bonus where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.
Company Performance BonusesOccasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.
Goal-Based BonusesGranted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.
Holiday / End of Year BonusesThese types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.
Bonuses Are Not Commissions!
People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.
What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?
The main two types of jobs | |
| Revenue Generators | Supporting Cast |
Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business. | Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations. |
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Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.
Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level
Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.
Full Stack Developer Average Hourly Wage in Denmark
230 DKK per hourThe average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Denmark is 230 DKK. This means that the average Full Stack Developer in Denmark earns approximately 230 DKK for every worked hour.
The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fix amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.
Full Stack Developer VS Other Jobs
The average salary for Full Stack Developer is 9% more than that of Developers and Programmers. Also, Developers and Programmers salaries are 9% less than those of Information Technology.
Salary comparison with similar jobs
| Job Title | Average Salary |
| ABAP Developer | 34,400 DKK |  -15% |
| Android Developer | 36,600 DKK | -10% |
| Angular Developer | 35,400 DKK | -13% |
| AS400 Programmer | 39,600 DKK | -3% |
| Avaloq Developer | 35,200 DKK | -13% |
| BizTalk Developer | 39,300 DKK | -3% |
| Build and Release Engineer | 36,500 DKK | -10% |
| Business Intelligence Developer | 39,300 DKK | -3% |
| Business Objects Developer | 38,000 DKK | -6% |
| C# Developer | 43,700 DKK |  +8% |
| C++ Developer | 42,300 DKK | +4% |
| CMS Developer | 31,800 DKK | -22% |
| Curam Developer | 32,800 DKK | -19% |
| Developer / Programmer | 37,600 DKK | -7% |
| Flash Developer | 34,200 DKK | -16% |
| Front End Developer | 32,000 DKK | -21% |
| Full Stack Developer | 40,600 DKK | -0% |
| Game Developer | 34,600 DKK | -15% |
| GIS Developer | 37,300 DKK | -8% |
| Graphical User Interface ( GUI ) Programmer | 33,300 DKK | -18% |
| Graphics Programmer | 33,700 DKK | -17% |
| Imaging Programmer | 35,300 DKK | -13% |
| IOS Developer | 43,000 DKK | +6% |
| Java Developer | 41,800 DKK | +3% |
| Javascript Developer | 36,600 DKK | -10% |
| Lead Developer | 46,400 DKK | +14% |
| Mobile Developer | 40,000 DKK | -2% |
| Multimedia Developer | 32,400 DKK | -20% |
| Nodejs Developer | 41,300 DKK | +2% |
| Oracle Developer | 42,100 DKK | +4% |
| Perl Developer | 33,400 DKK | -18% |
| PHP Developer | 33,500 DKK | -18% |
| Python Developer | 40,100 DKK | -1% |
| Remedy Developer | 31,800 DKK | -22% |
| Ruby Developer | 36,000 DKK | -11% |
| Salesforce Developer | 29,600 DKK | -27% |
| SAS Programmer | 36,500 DKK | -10% |
| Sharepoint Developer | 40,600 DKK | -0% |
| Software Development Manager | 52,200 DKK | +28% |
| Software QA Engineer | 34,900 DKK | -14% |
| Software Test Engineer | 34,800 DKK | -14% |
| Teradata Developer | 33,000 DKK | -19% |
| TIBCO Developer | 31,600 DKK | -22% |
| User Experience Designer | 32,800 DKK | -19% |
| VB Developer | 30,800 DKK | -24% |
| VB.NET Developer | 39,000 DKK | -4% |
Salary Comparison By City
| City | Average Salary |
| Copenhagen | 44,000 DKK |
Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison
Where can you get paid more, working for a private company or for the government? Public sector employees in Denmark earn 6% more than their private sector counterparts on average across all sectors.
| Private Sector | 39,500 DKK | |
| Public Sector | +6% | 41,800 DKK |
