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Last updated: June 08, 2026

Chief Engineer Salary
in Arhus, Denmark

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DKK 644,336

Average Salary

DKK 310/hr

Average Hourly

DKK 36,469

Average Bonus

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The average pay for a Chief Engineer is DKK 644,336 a year and DKK 310 an hour in Arhus, Denmark. The average salary range for a Chief Engineer is between DKK 443,303 and DKK 786,735. On average, a Master's Degree is the highest level of education for a Chief Engineer. This compensation analysis is based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in Arhus, Denmark.

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Estimated salary in 2031:
DKK 704,445
5 Year Change:
9 %

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About Arhus, Denmark

Arhus Cost of Living Score:

Description: Aarhus (, US also ; Danish: [ˈɒːˌhuˀs] , locally also [ˈɒːˌhus]) is the second-largest city in Denmark and the seat of Aarhus Municipality. It is located on the eastern shore of Jutland in the Kattegat sea and approximately 187 kilometres (116 mi) northwest of Copenhagen. Its urban population was 301,049 in 2025. Dating back to the late 8th century, Aarhus was founded as a harbour settlement at the mouth of the Aarhus River and quickly became a trade hub. The first Christian church was built the...

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Salary Recap

The average pay for a Chief Engineer is DKK 644,336 a year and DKK 310 an hour in Arhus, Denmark. The average salary range for a Chief Engineer is between DKK 443,303 and DKK 786,735. On average, a Master's Degree is the highest level of education for a Chief Engineer. This compensation analysis is based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in Arhus, Denmark.

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Chief Engineer Job Description

Description: Directs activities of workers in engineering department of petroleum production or pipeline company and advises management on engineering problems: apportions work among engineering staff according to specialized training. Reviews engineering designs for neatness and accuracy. Directs engineering personnel in formulating plans, designs, cost estimates, and specifications for oil field or pipeline construction, maintenance, and modernization programs. Supervises engineering office workers computing operating budgets, compiling reports, and conducting special investigations and studies to evaluate efficiency of engineering programs. May apply knowledge of petroleum engineering to coordinate work of engineers engaged in solving problems concerned with environment environmental engineer. May be designated according to engineering department supervised as chief engineer, drilling and recovery; chief engineer, pipeline; chief engineer, production; chief, reservoir engineering.

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Description: Aarhus (, US also ; Danish: [ˈɒːˌhuˀs] , locally also [ˈɒːˌhus]) is the second-largest city in Denmark and the seat of Aarhus Municipality. It is located on the eastern shore of Jutland in the Kattegat sea and approximately 187 kilometres (116 mi) northwest of Copenhagen. Its urban population was 301,049 in 2025. Dating back to the late 8th century, Aarhus was founded as a harbour settlement at the mouth of the Aarhus River and quickly became a trade hub. The first Christian church was built the...
Description: Directs activities of workers in engineering department of petroleum production or pipeline company and advises management on engineering problems: apportions work among engineering staff according to specialized training. Reviews engineering designs for neatness and accuracy. Directs engineering personnel in formulating plans, designs, cost estimates, and specifications for oil field or pipeline construction, maintenance, and modernization programs. Supervises engineering office workers computing operating budgets, compiling reports, and conducting special investigations and studies to evaluate efficiency of engineering programs. May apply knowledge of petroleum engineering to coordinate work of engineers engaged in solving problems concerned with environment environmental engineer. May be designated according to engineering department supervised as chief engineer, drilling and recovery; chief engineer, pipeline; chief engineer, production; chief, reservoir engineering.
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