What does an ICT system administrator earn?

According to Statistics Denmark's latest wage structure survey (2025), average monthly earnings for an ICT system administrator are 62.750 DKK (gross, all sectors). That is 31% above the national average for all wage earners (approx. 48.000 DKK/month).

There is a pay difference of 12.236 DKK/month between the private and public sector. Private ICT system administrators earn on average 65.559 DKK/month vs. 53.323 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 typically requires knowledge at the highest level (a long higher education), and pay is often negotiated individually on top of a collective-agreement base. Specialisation, changing industry and willingness to negotiate move the needle the most — and the gap between public and private employees in the same profession is often substantial.

Salary figures from Statistics Denmark (LONS20, 2025). Average monthly earnings = gross incl. supplements, excl. holiday pay and pension.