Freelance IT Hourly Rate Denmark 2026 - What Should You Charge?
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Thinking about going freelance as an IT consultant? Or already freelancing and wondering whether you're charging enough? International sites quote rates in euros or dollars. Recruitment agencies are reluctant to share data. Here is what we know about the Danish freelance IT market in 2026.
Market Rates for Freelance IT in Denmark
| Profile | Hourly Rate (excl. VAT) | Day Rate (7.5h) |
|---|---|---|
| Junior IT consultant (0-3 years) | 400-600 kr./hour | 3,000-4,500 kr./day |
| Mid-level IT consultant (3-7 years) | 600-900 kr./hour | 4,500-6,750 kr./day |
| Senior IT consultant (7-12 years) | 800-1,200 kr./hour | 6,000-9,000 kr./day |
| Specialist / Architect (12+ years) | 1,000-1,600 kr./hour | 7,500-12,000 kr./day |
| CISO / Security Architect | 1,200-2,000 kr./hour | 9,000-15,000 kr./day |
What Does Your Employed Salary Translate To?
As a freelancer, you cover your own holiday pay, pension, sick days, and administration. The typical overhead is 17,000-21,000 kr./month.
Rule of thumb
Your hourly rate needs to be at least your employed hourly wage × 2 to break even. Often × 2.2-2.5 for it to genuinely make financial sense. To match a salaried 60,000 kr./month package, you need to invoice roughly 77,000-81,000 kr./month.
When Does Freelancing Make Sense?
- → You have a strong niche competency (SAP, Salesforce, cybersecurity, cloud migration).
- → You have a network that generates contracts.
- → You have at least 5-7 years of experience.
Know Your Employed Market Value First
Your employed market value is the starting point for calculating what you should invoice as a freelancer.
See what employed IT consultants earn