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Chemical Engineer Salary in Denmark

Chemical engineers design processes that convert raw materials into useful products. The Denmark median is $177,339 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$177,339
per year
Monthly (national)
$14,783
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$177,339
Århus, DK
Hourly (national)
$85.26
varies by city

Chemical Engineer salary by city in Denmark

CityPer year
Århus, DK$177,339
Odense, DK$177,339
Aalborg, DK$177,339
Copenhagen, DK$143,095

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a chemical engineer make in Denmark?
The national median chemical engineer salary in Denmark is about 1.160.000 kr. per year (96.700 kr. per month). Across 4 cities, pay ranges from about 936.000 kr. to 1.160.000 kr..
Which Denmark city pays chemical engineers the most?
Århus, DK pays the most at about 1.160.000 kr. per year.
Which Denmark city pays chemical engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Copenhagen, DK is on the lower end at about 936.000 kr. per year for a chemical engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a chemical engineer in Denmark?
Across Denmark cities we cover, chemical engineer pay commonly spans from about 637.000 kr. at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 1.619.400 kr. for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Denmark cities have chemical engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes chemical engineer pay for 4 cities in Denmark, all shown in DKK.
Is chemical engineer in demand in Denmark?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +10% over the next decade. Related engineering roles on Pay by Role include Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer.