What Does a Systemadministrator Earn?
Salary statistics for Systemadministrator in Denmark (2026)
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As a system administrator, you carry the responsibility for operations, stability and security across servers, networks, identity and backups. Your salary often reflects how critical your role is for uptime and risk management. Use the figures here to check your salary and assess your market value as a system administrator.
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Based on 111 verified contributions from across the country and all experience levels.
Total salary includes base salary and employer pension.
The median salary for a Systemadministrator in Denmark is 49,500 DKK/month. Based on 111 verified salary reports. The salary range goes from 44,275 DKK (25th percentile) to 58,585 DKK (75th percentile).
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Median total salary by region
Overview of median salary by region for Systemadministrator positions in Denmark.
Hovedstaden
55,350kr.
52 bidrag
Sjælland & Øer
Ikke nok data
(6 bidrag)
Vestdanmark
Jylland & Fyn
46,200kr.
52 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 | 35,775 | 45,100 | 48,949 | 42,334 | 17 |
| 5-9 years | Øst for Storebælt | 47,680 | 55,368 | 64,243 | 55,187 | 36 |
| 10-14 years | Øst for Storebælt | 42,439 | 49,640 | 60,750 | 52,405 | 18 |
| 15-19 years | Øst for Storebælt | 48,574 | 61,039 | 74,659 | 61,526 | 13 |
| 20-24 years | Øst for Storebælt | 54,230 | 61,679 | 73,131 | 64,495 | 32 |
| 25-29 years | Øst for Storebælt | 58,914 | 65,756 | 70,967 | 65,817 | 38 |
| 30-34 years | Øst for Storebælt | 55,000 | 65,944 | 76,778 | 65,304 | 19 |
| 35-39 years | Øst for Storebælt | 68,153 | 75,432 | 80,947 | 75,963 | 13 |
| 40+ years | Øst for Storebælt | 66,649 | 76,014 | 83,721 | 76,464 | 26 |
Source: Based on data from PROSA Salary Statistics 2026.
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Highlight improvements in uptime, backup/restore and patch management (measurable results).
Document automation that has reduced manual work and errors (scripts, policies, standards).
Point to security improvements: hardening, access control, logging and incident readiness.
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About the Data
The salary statistics on this page are based on two sources:
- LønRadar data: 111 verified salary reports, of which 16 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.
All salary figures are given as monthly salary in DKK (base salary + pension). Data is updated continuously as new contributions are received. How we verify the data.
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