A structural engineer takes home 2,972 DKK/mo more after tax
Architect vs Structural Engineer
Compare gross salary, net pay, and tax in 2026
Creative & Media
Architect
- Gross/year
- 560,000 DKK
- Gross/month
- 46,667 DKK
- Net/month
- 31,290 DKK
- Annual tax
- 184,524 DKK
- Tax rate
- 32.95%
- Salary range
- 470,000 DKK – 700,000 DKK
Engineering🏆 Highest net pay
Structural Engineer
- Gross/year
- 620,000 DKK
- Gross/month
- 51,667 DKK
- Net/month
- 34,261 DKK
- Annual tax
- 208,865 DKK
- Tax rate
- 33.69%
- Salary range
- 510,000 DKK – 730,000 DKK
Detailed Tax Comparison
Based on average salary, Copenhagen, 2026 rates
| Architect | Structural Engineer 🏆 | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross/year | 560,000 DKK | 620,000 DKK | -60,000 DKK |
| AM-bidrag | 44,800 DKK | 49,600 DKK | -4,800 DKK |
| Bottom tax | 47,403 DKK | 54,033 DKK | -6,630 DKK |
| Municipal tax | 92,320 DKK | 105,232 DKK | -12,912 DKK |
| Progressive tax | 0 DKK | 0 DKK | 0 DKK |
| Total tax | 184,524 DKK | 208,865 DKK | -24,341 DKK |
| Net/month | 31,290 DKK | 34,261 DKK | -2,972 DKK |
Best municipalities for net pay
Architect
| Municipality | Tax | Net/mo |
|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen | 23.39% | 31,290 DKK |
| Vejle | 23.40% | 31,286 DKK |
| Frederiksberg | 24.50% | 30,925 DKK |
| Aarhus | 24.52% | 30,918 DKK |
| Odense | 25.50% | 30,596 DKK |
Structural Engineer
| Municipality | Tax | Net/mo |
|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen | 23.39% | 34,261 DKK |
| Vejle | 23.40% | 34,258 DKK |
| Frederiksberg | 24.50% | 33,845 DKK |
| Aarhus | 24.52% | 33,838 DKK |
| Odense | 25.50% | 33,470 DKK |
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Tax breakdown
→550,000 DKK
Tax breakdown
→600,000 DKK
Frequently Asked Questions
Who earns more — architect or structural engineer?
A structural engineer earns on average 60,000 DKK more per year gross. The net pay difference is about 2,972 DKK/mo after tax.
Does the municipality affect the difference?
Yes, municipal tax varies from 23.39% to 26.30%, which changes the net pay for both positions. See the table above for the best municipalities.
Is the salary difference the same after tax?
No, due to progressive taxation the net pay gap shrinks relative to the gross difference. With a gross difference of 60,000 DKK/year, the net difference is about 35,659 DKK/year.
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