Last Updated: July 01, 2026

Safety Engineer

Average Base Salary

752.677 kr. (DKK)/yr

Average Hourly Rate

361,86 kr. (DKK)/hr

Average Bonus

26.419 kr. (DKK)/yr

Compensation Data Based on Experience

The average safety engineer gross salary in Denmark is 752.677 kr. or an equivalent hourly rate of 362 kr.. In addition, they earn an average bonus of 26.419 kr.. Salary estimates based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in Denmark. An entry level safety engineer (1-3 years of experience) earns an average salary of 528.646 kr.. On the other end, a senior level safety engineer (8+ years of experience) earns an average salary of 846.060 kr..

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Salary Potential

Estimated Salary in 2031:

817.651 kr. (DKK)

5 Year Change:

9 %

Based on our compensation data, the estimated salary potential for Safety Engineer will increase 9 % over 5 years.

Education

This chart displays the highest level of education for:
Safety Engineer, the majority at 51% with masters.

Typical Field of Study: Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

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Popular Certifications for Safety Engineer

Certified Safety Professional

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Country Overview

Denmark

Cost of living is calculated based on accumulating the cost of food, transportation, health services, rent, utilities, taxes, and miscellaneous.

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Denmark is a Nordic country in Northern Europe. It is the metropole and most populous constituent of the Kingdom of Denmark, also known as the Danish Realm, a constitutionally unitary state that includes the autonomous territories of the Faroe Islands and Greenland in the north Atlantic Ocean. Metropolitan Denmark, also called "continental Denmark" or "Denmark proper", consists of the northern Jutland peninsula and an archipelago of 406 islands. It is the southernmost of the Scandinavian countri

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Job Description

Develops and implements a safety program to prevent or correct unsafe environmental working conditions, utilizing knowledge of industrial processes, mechanics, engineering, chemistry, psychology, and industrial safety and health laws. Reviews plans and specifications for new machinery or equipment to determine if all safety precautions have been included. This is a professional level position.

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