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Backend Developer vs Site Reliability Engineer salary

In Denmark, a site reliability engineer earns about 54% more than a backend developer $235,433 vs $152,879 per year.

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Technology
Backend Developer
$152,879/yr
Monthly
$12,735
Hourly
$74
Range
$97,842$220,146
10-yr outlook
+16%
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Site Reliability Engineer
$235,433/yr
Monthly
$19,614
Hourly
$113
Range
$146,443$344,207
10-yr outlook
+22%

Pay range, side by side

PercentileBackend DeveloperSite Reliability Engineer
Entry (10th)$97,842$146,443
25th$125,361$190,930
Median$152,879$235,433
75th$186,512$289,812
Senior (90th)$220,146$344,207

National Denmark figures in DKK. Individual pay varies with experience, employer, and location.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a backend developer or site reliability engineer earn more in Denmark?
A site reliability engineer earns more, at about 1.540.000 kr. per year vs 1.000.000 kr. for a backend developer — roughly 54% (540.000 kr.) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Denmark?
A backend developer typically earns 640.000 kr.–1.440.000 kr., while a site reliability engineer earns 957.900 kr.–2.251.500 kr. per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Denmark?
On a monthly basis before tax, a backend developer averages about 83.300 kr. and a site reliability engineer about 128.300 kr..
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Denmark, a backend developer earns about 640.000 kr. while a site reliability engineer earns about 957.900 kr. per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Denmark, a backend developer earns about 1.440.000 kr. while a site reliability engineer earns about 2.251.500 kr. per year.
Are backend developer and site reliability engineer similar careers?
Both roles sit in the Technology category on Pay by Role, which is why we compare them head-to-head. Day-to-day work still differs — review each job page for skills and outlook.