What does a Software developer earn?
Average monthly earnings for Software developer in Denmark based on official figures from Statistics Denmark (2024).
Average salary — national
All sectors
60.911 DKK
per month · 2024
Private sector
–
per month · 2024
Public sector
–
per month · 2024
About pay for Software developer
Software developers are one of the fastest-growing and best-paid groups in Denmark. Demand has exceeded supply for many years, pushing salaries up — especially in Greater Copenhagen and in cloud, AI and backend systems. Junior developers typically start at 35,000–42,000 DKK/month; senior profiles can reach 65,000–80,000 DKK/month at tech companies. Remote work and international opportunities add further negotiation leverage.
According to Statistics Denmark's latest wage structure survey (2024), average monthly earnings for a Software developer are 60.911 DKK (gross, all sectors). That is 27% above the national average for all wage earners (approx. 48.000 DKK/month).
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, 2024). Average monthly earnings = gross incl. supplements, excl. holiday pay and pension.
Frequently asked questions
What does a Software developer earn in Denmark?
A Software developer earns on average 60.911 DKK per month (2024). 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 2024.