What starting salary can I expect in IT Denmark 2026?

Starting salaries (0-2 years experience) vary by role. Junior Software Developer: approximately 43,643 DKK/month. Junior Data Analyst: approximately 42,000-46,000 DKK/month. IT Supporter: approximately 33,000-35,000 DKK/month. Based on 674 verified contributions from Danish IT professionals.

What is IDA's recommended minimum starting salary for IT graduates?

IDA recommends a minimum monthly salary of approximately 47,800 DKK for newly graduated cand.scient. in the private sector in 2026. For applied IT graduates (datamatikere), the starting range is approximately 38,500-46,000 DKK/month depending on specialisation.

How do I negotiate my first IT salary in Denmark?

Research the median for your specific role and region on LønRadar before your first interview. Aim for the upper end of the starting range if you have relevant internship or project experience. Do not accept the first offer without at least one counter.

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Starting Salary in IT Denmark 2026: What to Expect as a Graduate

Last updated: 20-03-2026

You just finished your degree - or you're about to start your first real IT job. One of the first questions: what can you actually expect to earn? Here are real numbers from LønRadar, based on 674 verified contributions from graduates and junior IT professionals in Denmark with 0-2 years of experience.

Top 10 Best Paid Junior IT Jobs in Denmark 2026

Median salary including employer pension before tax:

Rank	Role	Median starting salary	Salary range
1	Data Scientist	49,000 kr./month	41,800 - 52,500 kr.
2	IT Consultant	48,280 kr./month	43,620 - 52,375 kr.
3	Data Engineer	47,078 kr./month	43,403 - 49,595 kr.
4	Software Developer	45,360 kr./month	40,700 - 49,500 kr.
5	Backend Developer	43,430 kr./month	37,586 - 48,015 kr.
6	IT Security Specialist	43,290 kr./month	38,500 - 49,500 kr.
7	Data Analyst	43,037 kr./month	41,053 - 47,550 kr.
8	Frontend Developer	41,408 kr./month	33,364 - 46,005 kr.
9	Full-stack Developer	40,000 kr./month	36,850 - 43,680 kr.
10	IT Support Specialist	33,480 kr./month	31,317 - 37,950 kr.

Source: LønRadar - Top 10 best paid junior IT jobs (20-03-2026).

Negotiate Your Starting Salary - Even as a Graduate

Many graduates believe they have nothing to negotiate with. That's wrong. Use the numbers above as your anchor point. If you're a frontend developer and get offered 36,000 kr., you now know the median is 41,408 kr.

What works

→ Ask them to name a number first: "What is the budget for this position?"
→ Cite market data: "According to LønRadar, the median for a junior frontend developer is 41,408 kr./month."
→ Negotiate the full package: pension, training budget, remote days.

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