Ship / Marine Engineer Salary Denmark 2026 - Maskinmester Pay
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The median salary for a maskinmester in Denmark is 48,754 kr./md. including pension, based on 53 verified salary reports from LønRadar (June 2026). The middle 50% earn between 43,956 and 51,750 kr./md., and the average is 48,083 kr./md. The maskinmester degree is one of the most versatile technical qualifications in Denmark - and the salary reflects the broad demand for the role.
Key Numbers
| Median salary | 48,754 kr./md. |
| Average salary | 48,083 kr./md. |
| 25th percentile | 43,956 kr./md. |
| 75th percentile | 51,750 kr./md. |
| Verified reports | 53 |
Source: LønRadar, June 2026. Salary incl. employer pension.
The close alignment between median and average (48,754 vs. 48,083 kr./md.) points to a symmetric salary distribution - unusual for technical roles - though industry choice and management responsibility can push earnings well above 60,000 kr./md.
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