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Data Engineer Salary Denmark 2026 - What Do They Earn?

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Data engineers are among the most sought-after tech profiles in Denmark. Pipelines do not build themselves, and companies that depend on data-driven decisions need engineers who can design, operate, and scale data infrastructure reliably. This guide covers what data engineers actually earn in 2026, broken down by region and experience level, with concrete advice on which skills move the needle most during salary negotiations.

Key Numbers

Median salary55,435 kr./md.
Average salary57,714 kr./md.
25th percentile47,803 kr./md.
75th percentile66,060 kr./md.
Verified reports138

Source: LønRadar, June 2026. Salary incl. employer pension.

The spread between the 25th and 75th percentile is almost 18,000 kr./md., reflecting how much experience level, industry, and technology stack matter in this role. Data engineers in the Capital Region earn around 2,000 kr./md. more than colleagues in Jutland and Funen.

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