IT Security Specialist Salary in Denmark 2026
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Cybersecurity is one of the most in-demand fields in Danish IT right now. The NIS2 directive places stricter information security requirements on thousands of Danish companies - and that is driving a significant rise in demand for IT security specialists.
We have collected data from 132 verified salary reports from Danish IT security specialists on LønRadar.
IT Security Specialist Salary: The Key Numbers
| Median salary | 53,313 kr./md. |
| Average salary | 55,636 kr./md. |
| 25th percentile | 46,242 kr./md. |
| 75th percentile | 62,580 kr./md. |
| Source | 132 verified reports |
NIS2 is pushing up the price of experienced IT security professionals significantly. Companies that have never had a dedicated security function are now actively recruiting - and competing for a limited pool of candidates.
Salary by Region
| Region | Median salary | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Copenhagen | 56,000 kr./md. | 75 |
| Jutland & Funen | 50,784 kr./md. | 47 |
Career Path: From Specialist to CISO
IT Security Analyst (0-5 years)
Monitoring, incident handling, and basic security analysis. Salary range: 43,000-52,000 kr./md.
IT Security Specialist / Security Engineer (5-10 years)
Deep technical expertise in penetration testing, cloud security, IAM, or compliance. Salary range: 52,000-65,000 kr./md.
Security Architect (10-15 years)
Designs security architectures across systems. Salary range: 65,000-80,000 kr./md.
CISO - Chief Information Security Officer
Mid-sized company: 70,000-85,000 kr./md. Large company / C25 listed: 85,000-100,000+ kr./md.
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