What does a Chief information officer earn?
Average monthly earnings for Chief information officer in Denmark based on official figures from Statistics Denmark (2025).
Average salary — national
All sectors
98.960 DKK
per month · 2025
Private sector
101.151 DKK
per month · 2025
Public sector
70.180 DKK
per month · 2025
About pay for Chief information officer
According to Statistics Denmark's latest wage structure survey (2025), average monthly earnings for a Chief information officer are 98.960 DKK (gross, all sectors). That is 106% above the national average for all wage earners (approx. 48.000 DKK/month).
There is a pay difference of 30.971 DKK/month between the private and public sector. Private Chief information officers earn on average 101.151 DKK/month vs. 70.180 DKK/month in the public sector. The sector you choose can therefore have a major impact on your pay — but remember that public employees typically have better pension terms and greater job security.
This job belongs to management, where pay is largely negotiated individually and depends on responsibility, budget and headcount. Bonuses, performance pay and other incentives often make up a significant part of the total package and are only partly reflected in the average. The range within the group is wide — from team leads to executives.
Salary figures from Statistics Denmark (LONS20, 2025). Average monthly earnings = gross incl. supplements, excl. holiday pay and pension.
Frequently asked questions
What does a Chief information officer earn in Denmark?
A Chief information officer earns on average 98.960 DKK per month (2025). Source: Statistics Denmark.
What is the source of the salary statistics?
All salary figures are fetched from Statistics Denmark wage structure statistics (LONS20) via the public API. Licence: CC 4.0 BY.
What does average monthly earnings mean?
Average monthly earnings (total earnings) is total pay incl. supplements but excl. holiday pay and pension contributions. It is Statistics Denmark's standard measure for cross-industry comparison.
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Source: Statistics Denmark — Wage structure . Licence: CC 4.0 BY. Data updated 2025.