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Data Scientist Salary in Denmark

Data scientists turn raw data into insight using statistics, machine learning, and clear communication. The Denmark median is $160,523 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$160,523
per year
Monthly (national)
$13,377
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$160,523
Århus, DK
Hourly (national)
$77.17
varies by city

Data Scientist salary by city in Denmark

CityPer year
Århus, DK$160,523
Odense, DK$160,523
Aalborg, DK$160,523
Copenhagen, DK$130,406

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a data scientist make in Denmark?
The national median data scientist salary in Denmark is about 1.050.000 kr. per year (87.500 kr. per month). Across 4 cities, pay ranges from about 853.000 kr. to 1.050.000 kr..
Which Denmark city pays data scientists the most?
Århus, DK pays the most at about 1.050.000 kr. per year.
Which Denmark city pays data scientists the least?
Among cities we cover, Copenhagen, DK is on the lower end at about 853.000 kr. per year for a data scientist.
What is the typical salary range for a data scientist in Denmark?
Across Denmark cities we cover, data scientist pay commonly spans from about 566.000 kr. at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 1.535.100 kr. for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Denmark cities have data scientist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes data scientist pay for 4 cities in Denmark, all shown in DKK.
Is data scientist in demand in Denmark?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +35% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer.