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Developers and Programmers Average Salaries in Denmark 2023

How much money does a person working in Developers and Programmers make in Denmark?


Average Monthly Salary
37,300 DKK
( 447,000 DKK yearly)

LOW
30,200
DKK
AVERAGE
37,300
DKK
HIGH
51,400
DKK

A person working in Developers and Programmers in Denmark typically earns around 37,300 DKK per month. Salaries range from 30,200 DKK (lowest average) to 51,400 DKK (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).

This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Salaries vary drastically between different Developers and Programmers careers. If you are interested in the salary of a particular job, see below for salaries for specific job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
ABAP Developer34,400 DKK
Android Developer36,600 DKK
Angular Developer35,400 DKK
AS400 Programmer39,600 DKK
Avaloq Developer35,200 DKK
BizTalk Developer 39,300 DKK
Build and Release Engineer36,500 DKK
Business Intelligence Developer39,300 DKK
Business Objects Developer38,000 DKK
C# Developer43,700 DKK
C++ Developer42,300 DKK
CMS Developer31,800 DKK
Curam Developer32,800 DKK
Developer / Programmer37,600 DKK
Flash Developer34,200 DKK
Front End Developer32,000 DKK
Full Stack Developer40,600 DKK
Game Developer34,600 DKK
GIS Developer37,300 DKK
Graphical User Interface ( GUI ) Programmer33,300 DKK
Graphics Programmer33,700 DKK
Imaging Programmer35,300 DKK
IOS Developer43,000 DKK
Java Developer41,800 DKK
Javascript Developer36,600 DKK
Lead Developer46,400 DKK
Mobile Developer40,000 DKK
Multimedia Developer32,400 DKK
Nodejs Developer41,300 DKK
Oracle Developer42,100 DKK
Perl Developer33,400 DKK
PHP Developer33,500 DKK
Python Developer40,100 DKK
Remedy Developer31,800 DKK
Ruby Developer36,000 DKK
Salesforce Developer29,600 DKK
SAS Programmer36,500 DKK
Sharepoint Developer40,600 DKK
Software Development Manager52,200 DKK
Software QA Engineer34,900 DKK
Software Test Engineer34,800 DKK
Teradata Developer33,000 DKK
TIBCO Developer31,600 DKK
User Experience Designer32,800 DKK
VB Developer30,800 DKK
VB.NET Developer39,000 DKK

Developers and Programmers Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Denmark

Median and salary distribution Denmark Developers and Programmers monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
37,900 DKK or more
10% of people earn
35,900 to 37,900 DKK
20% of people earn
31,300 DKK or less
65% of people earn
31,300 to 35,900 DKK
Minimum Salary
30,200 DKK
Median
35,500 DKK
Maximum
51,400 DKK


Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Developers and Programmers salaries in Denmark range from 30,200 DKK per month (starting average salary) to 51,400 DKK per month (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). This is not the minimum wage as per the law, only the lowest reported number in the salary survey that had thousands of participants and professionals from all over the country.

  • Median Salary

    The median salary is 35,500 DKK per month, which means that half (50%) of people working in Developers and Programmers are earning less than 35,500 DKK while the other half are earning more than 35,500 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 and Salary Scale

    Closely related to the median are two values: the 25th and the 75th percentiles. Reading from the salary distribution diagram, 25% of people working in Developers and Programmers are earning less than 33,200 DKK while 75% of them are earning more than 33,200 DKK. Also from the diagram, 75% of people working in Developers and Programmers are earning less than 37,900 DKK while 25% are earning more than 37,900 DKK.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    We grouped the most common and recurring salaries into brackets to give more insight into what salary to expect. This method is more accurate than just the average salary and gives more insights on how salaries are actually distributed. Around 65% of all reported figures are in the range 31,300 DKK to 35,900 DKK. Approximatly 20% fall under the 31,300 DKK cap. Ten percent of wages are from 35,900 DKK to 37,900 DKK. Only 5% of people grossed 37,900 DKK or more.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally the more years of experience the higher the wage.

Generally speaking, employees having experience from two to five years earn on average 32% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.

Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average 36% more than those with five years or less of work experience.


Change in salary based on experience varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of many different jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.

As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by 21% and an additional 14% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.

Those figures are presented as guidelines only. The numbers become more significant if you consider one job title at a time.

On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark.
* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.

Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender - Developers and Programmers

Salary comparison by gender Denmark Developers and Programmers monthly
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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? Male employees in Denmark who work in Developers and Programmers earn 4% more than their female counterparts on average.

Male
38,000 DKK
Female-4%
36,500 DKK
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Denmark for all Careers

Salary comparison by gender monthly Denmark
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Developers and Programmers Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in Denmark

How much are annual salary increments in Denmark for Developers and Programmers professionals? How often do employees get salary raises?

Developers and Programmers

Developers and Programmers professionals in Denmark are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 10% every 16 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 15 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Denmark Developers and Programmers
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The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.

Denmark / All Professions

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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

The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in Denmark is 7%.

Annual Increment Rate By Industry 2022

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 2022. 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

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Salary Packages and Schemes

Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.

Developers and Programmers Bonus and Incentive Rates in Denmark

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Denmark Developers and Programmers
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Developers and Programmers is considered to be a moderate bonus-based field. The people who get the highest bonuses are usually somehow involved in the revenue generation cycle.

48% of surveyed staff in Developers and Programmers reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 52% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 3% to 5% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
52%
No Bonus
48%

Types of Bonuses Considered

Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, 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 Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These 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 GeneratorsSupporting 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.

Example:
A graphics designer working for a graphics designing company.

Example:
A graphic designer in the marketing department of a hospital.


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.

Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.

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.

Developers and Programmers Salary Forecast and Trend in Denmark

How do Developers and Programmers salaries change over time? Listed below is a chart that shows the average salary in recent years.

Average Salary 2019
33,100 DKK
Average Salary 2020+4%
34,300 DKK
Average Salary 2021+2%
35,000 DKK
Average Salary 2022+3%
35,900 DKK
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Developers and Programmers salaries in Denmark are rising in the year 2023 based on recent submitted salaries and reports. As displayed in the chart, salaries in 2022 are 3% higher than those of 2021. The trend suggests a slow yet continuous increase in pay in 2024 and future years. These numbers may vary from industry to another.

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Developers and Programmers Hourly Average Wage in Denmark


210 DKK per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Denmark is 210 DKK. This means that the average person in Denmark earns approximately 210 DKK for every worked hour.


Hourly Wage = Annual Salary ÷ ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

About The Hourly Pay Rate

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.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

This minimum pay rate per hour for a person in Denmark is 170 DKK. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Developers and Programmers VS Other Jobs

37,300 DKK
40,800 DKK
40,600 DKK
Average Salary
Developers and Programmers
Average Salary
Information Technology
Average Salary
All Jobs

The average salary for Developers and Programmers is 9% less than that of Information Technology. Also, Information Technology salaries are 0% more than those of All Jobs.

Salary Comparison Between Developers and Programmers and Information Technology monthly Denmark
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Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Copenhagen39,800 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
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary for Developers and Programmers in Denmark?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 35,500 DKK and 37,900 DKK. This is a very rough estimate and your experience and education will play a very huge part into your final earnings.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salart after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for Developers and Programmers in Denmark is ranges from 33,200 DKK to 37,900 DKK. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range in a grain of salt.


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


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