A software developer takes home 1,486 DKK/mo more after tax
Civil Engineer vs Software Developer
Compare gross salary, net pay, and tax in 2026
Engineering
Civil Engineer
- Gross/year
- 650,000 DKK
- Gross/month
- 54,167 DKK
- Net/month
- 35,083 DKK
- Annual tax
- 229,010 DKK
- Tax rate
- 35.23%
- Salary range
- 540,000 DKK – 780,000 DKK
IT & Technology🏆 Highest net pay
Software Developer
- Gross/year
- 680,000 DKK
- Gross/month
- 56,667 DKK
- Net/month
- 36,568 DKK
- Annual tax
- 241,180 DKK
- Tax rate
- 35.47%
- Salary range
- 570,000 DKK – 830,000 DKK
Detailed Tax Comparison
Based on average salary, Copenhagen, 2026 rates
| Civil Engineer | Software Developer 🏆 | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross/year | 650,000 DKK | 680,000 DKK | -30,000 DKK |
| AM-bidrag | 52,000 DKK | 54,400 DKK | -2,400 DKK |
| Bottom tax | 65,322 DKK | 68,637 DKK | -3,315 DKK |
| Municipal tax | 111,687 DKK | 118,143 DKK | -6,456 DKK |
| Progressive tax | 0 DKK | 0 DKK | 0 DKK |
| Total tax | 229,010 DKK | 241,180 DKK | -12,170 DKK |
| Net/month | 35,083 DKK | 36,568 DKK | -1,486 DKK |
Best municipalities for net pay
Civil Engineer
| Municipality | Tax | Net/mo |
|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen | 23.39% | 35,083 DKK |
| Vejle | 23.40% | 35,079 DKK |
| Frederiksberg | 24.50% | 34,641 DKK |
| Aarhus | 24.52% | 34,633 DKK |
| Odense | 25.50% | 34,243 DKK |
Software Developer
| Municipality | Tax | Net/mo |
|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen | 23.39% | 36,568 DKK |
| Vejle | 23.40% | 36,564 DKK |
| Frederiksberg | 24.50% | 36,101 DKK |
| Aarhus | 24.52% | 36,093 DKK |
| Odense | 25.50% | 35,680 DKK |
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Tax breakdown
→650,000 DKK
Tax breakdown
→700,000 DKK
Frequently Asked Questions
Who earns more — civil engineer or software developer?
A software developer earns on average 30,000 DKK more per year gross. The net pay difference is about 1,486 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 30,000 DKK/year, the net difference is about 17,830 DKK/year.
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