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Denmark · 0 open in Aarhus · updated 2026-10-20

SDET salary in Aarhus, Denmark

A mid-level SDET in Aarhus earns a median of DKK 480k a year gross ($70k), from DKK 390k at p10 to DKK 590k at p90. Aarhus pays 0.91× the Denmark median and 46% below the US median of $130k. About 285,000 people live in Aarhus.

Estimate · gross / year
DKK 480kmedian · mid-level · $70k
p10 DKK 390kp90 DKK 590k
Rank 2 of 2City factor 0.91×
Pay by level

SDET pay by level in Aarhus

Gross annual pay in DKK. Junior DKK 370k, lead DKK 730k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.

Levelp10Medianp90RangeMedian (USD)
JuniorDKK 300kDKK 370kDKK 450k$53k
Mid-levelDKK 390kDKK 480kDKK 590k$70k
SeniorDKK 500kDKK 610kDKK 750k$89k
LeadDKK 600kDKK 730kDKK 890k$110k

Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Denmark median (DKK 530k) times a 0.91 city factor. Methodology.

Take-home

From gross to take-home in Aarhus

Employers in Denmark usually quote monthly salary including pension contributions in many contracts.

DKK 480kgross median / year
DKK 270k–DKK 300ktake-home / year (56-63%)
DKK 40kgross / month
DKK 230gross / hour, 40 h week

A generic estimate for a single mid-level earner, not tax advice.

Other cities

SDET pay in other Denmark cities

Denmark overview
CityPay factorp10Medianp90
Copenhagen1.06×DKK 460kDKK 560kDKK 680k
FAQ

SDET salary in Aarhus: FAQ

What is the average SDET salary in Aarhus?

The median gross salary for a mid-level SDET in Aarhus is DKK 480k a year ($70k). The p10 is DKK 390k and the p90 is DKK 590k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Aarhus with a city factor of 0.91.

How much does a senior SDET make in Aarhus?

A senior SDET in Aarhus earns a median of DKK 610k ($89k), with a range of DKK 500k to DKK 750k. Leads reach DKK 730k and juniors start near DKK 370k.

What is an entry-level SDET salary in Aarhus?

A junior SDET in Aarhus earns about DKK 370k a year ($53k), between DKK 300k and DKK 450k. Pay rises to DKK 480k at mid-level.

Is Aarhus a good-paying city for SDETs in Denmark?

Aarhus ranks 2nd of 2 tracked Denmark cities for this role, at 0.91x the national median of DKK 530k. It pays close to or below the national median.

What is the take-home pay for a SDET in Aarhus?

Roughly 56-63% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about DKK 270k to DKK 300k a year, or DKK 24k a month. This is not tax advice.

What is the hourly rate for a SDET in Aarhus?

A DKK 480k gross salary equals about DKK 230 an hour on a 40-hour week (DKK 40k a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.

All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.

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