What does an IT Project Manager earn in Denmark in 2026?

The median salary for an IT Project Manager is 57,820 DKK/month based on 85 verified reports. The 25th percentile is 49,248 DKK/month and the 75th percentile is 69,550 DKK/month.

Which certifications increase IT Project Manager salary?

PMP (Project Management Professional), Prince2 Practitioner, and Agile/SAFe certifications are the most valued. PMP-certified project managers typically earn 10-15% above uncertified peers. Programme Managers with PMP earn DKK 65,000-85,000/month at senior levels.

How does IT Project Manager salary compare to related roles?

IT Project Managers (57,820 DKK/month) earn slightly below Product Owners (59,945 DKK/month median) and significantly below Engineering Managers (71,500 DKK/month). Technical Project Managers earn a similar median of 57,738 DKK/month.

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IT Project Manager Salary Denmark 2026 - Median, Region & Experience

Last updated: 25-06-2026

IT project managers are the backbone of Danish IT - they make sure projects land on time, within budget, and at the right quality. But what does an IT Project Manager actually earn in Denmark in 2026? And how do experience, region, and certifications affect your salary?

Key Numbers

Median salary	57,820 DKK/month
Average salary	60,469 DKK/month
25th percentile	49,248 DKK/month
75th percentile	69,550 DKK/month
Verified reports	85

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

The spread between the 25th and 75th percentile is over 20,000 DKK per month, reflecting wide variation from junior project managers at smaller companies to experienced programme managers in enterprise organisations. Copenhagen-based IT Project Managers earn approximately 16.6% more than those in Jutland and Funen (64,800 vs. 55,550 DKK/month).

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