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DevOps Engineer vs Software Engineer salary

In Denmark, a devops engineer earns about 43% more than a software engineer $218,617 vs $152,879 per year.

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Technology
DevOps Engineer
$218,617/yr
Monthly
$18,223
Hourly
$105
Range
$139,915$314,808
10-yr outlook
+21%
Technology
Software Engineer
$152,879/yr
Monthly
$12,735
Hourly
$74
Range
$97,842$220,146
10-yr outlook
+17%

Pay range, side by side

PercentileDevOps EngineerSoftware Engineer
Entry (10th)$139,915$97,842
25th$179,266$125,361
Median$218,617$152,879
75th$266,712$186,512
Senior (90th)$314,808$220,146

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does a devops engineer or software engineer earn more in Denmark?
A devops engineer earns more, at about 1.430.000 kr. per year vs 1.000.000 kr. for a software engineer — roughly 43% (430.000 kr.) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Denmark?
A devops engineer typically earns 915.200 kr.–2.059.200 kr., while a software engineer earns 640.000 kr.–1.440.000 kr. per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Denmark?
On a monthly basis before tax, a devops engineer averages about 119.200 kr. and a software engineer about 83.300 kr..
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Denmark, a devops engineer earns about 915.200 kr. while a software engineer earns about 640.000 kr. per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Denmark, a devops engineer earns about 2.059.200 kr. while a software engineer earns about 1.440.000 kr. per year.
Are devops engineer and software 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.