What Does a Softwareudvikler Earn?
Salary statistics for Softwareudvikler in Denmark (2026)
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As a software developer — or programmer, as the role is also known — you may work with backend technologies like Java, Python or C#, frontend frameworks such as React or TypeScript, or as a full-stack or cloud developer on AWS and Azure. Salary varies with specialisation, experience and whether you work at a startup, a tech company or an enterprise organisation. Here you will find the latest salary figures for software developers and programmers in Denmark based on verified salary reports — giving you a concrete starting point for your next salary negotiation.
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Total salary includes base salary and employer pension.
The median salary for a Softwareudvikler in Denmark is 53,900 DKK/month. Based on 1013 verified salary reports. The salary range goes from 47,040 DKK (25th percentile) to 63,156 DKK (75th percentile).
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Median total salary by region
Overview of median salary by region for Softwareudvikler positions in Denmark.
Storkøbenhavn
56,710kr.
461 bidrag
Øvrige Sjælland & Øer
50,311kr.
32 bidrag
Fyn
51,300kr.
75 bidrag
Østjylland
55,000kr.
206 bidrag
Sydjylland
50,140kr.
57 bidrag
Midt-, Vest- & Nordjylland
49,990kr.
182 bidrag
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External reference from the Danish trade union PROSA.
| Experience | Area | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile | Average | Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 years | Øst for Storebælt | 41,933 | 43,643 | 52,725 | 48,541 | 19 |
| 0-4 years | Vest for Storebælt | 33,750 | 38,500 | 40,765 | 38,442 | 41 |
| 5-9 years | Øst for Storebælt | 45,848 | 52,691 | 61,875 | 54,826 | 103 |
| 5-9 years | Vest for Storebælt | 42,856 | 47,199 | 52,000 | 47,750 | 130 |
| 10-14 years | Øst for Storebælt | 54,874 | 61,875 | 69,300 | 62,540 | 109 |
| 10-14 years | Vest for Storebælt | 48,436 | 55,360 | 61,580 | 56,028 | 92 |
| 15-19 years | Øst for Storebælt | 60,750 | 69,011 | 76,561 | 68,425 | 56 |
| 15-19 years | Vest for Storebælt | 53,436 | 60,116 | 70,057 | 63,059 | 54 |
| 20-24 years | Øst for Storebælt | 68,282 | 75,211 | 80,873 | 74,695 | 46 |
| 20-24 years | Vest for Storebælt | 58,481 | 64,912 | 76,010 | 66,388 | 20 |
| 25-29 years | Øst for Storebælt | 65,999 | 76,664 | 87,279 | 77,342 | 36 |
| 25-29 years | Vest for Storebælt | 59,625 | 65,923 | 72,177 | 65,463 | 27 |
| 30-34 years | Øst for Storebælt | 70,445 | 76,970 | 83,260 | 76,975 | 29 |
| 30-34 years | Vest for Storebælt | 60,587 | 65,286 | 71,760 | 67,938 | 18 |
| 35-39 years | Øst for Storebælt | 70,081 | 74,806 | 82,841 | 77,877 | 18 |
| 35-39 years | Vest for Storebælt | 52,760 | 58,492 | 73,409 | 62,599 | 16 |
| 40+ years | Øst for Storebælt | 67,119 | 71,131 | 77,702 | 72,158 | 21 |
| 40+ years | Vest for Storebælt | 52,036 | 65,349 | 75,682 | 65,117 | 14 |
Source: Based on data from PROSA Salary Statistics 2026.
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About the Data
The salary statistics on this page are based on two sources:
- LønRadar data: 1013 verified salary reports, of which 102 are from uploaded payslips. All payslips are verified with AI extraction and manual review. Self-reported salary data is cross-checked against public statistics.
- PROSA Salary Statistics 2026: External reference data from the Danish trade union PROSA, covering IT professionals east and west of the Great Belt.
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