CFO: Denmark vs Japan
Side-by-side salary comparison · Estimated based on OECD & BLS data
🇩🇰 Denmark pays 52% more
Denmark
DKK
Estimated Salary (USD)
$130,949
per year
Local Currency (DKK)
kr900,929
per year
PPP Adjusted
$146,345
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
25,727
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 10%
Japan
JPY
Estimated Salary (USD)
$85,877
per year
Local Currency (JPY)
¥12,795,673
per year
PPP Adjusted
$193,078
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
28,436
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Bottom 48%
Visual Comparison
Salary (USD)
PPP Adjusted (USD)
Big Mac Power (burgers/year)
Key Takeaways
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CFOs in Denmark earn 52% more than in Japan (nominal USD).
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After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), Japan actually leads by 32%.
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Using the Big Mac Index, a CFO's salary buys 1.1x more Big Macs in Japan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays CFOs more: Denmark or Japan?▾
Denmark pays CFOs an estimated $130,949 USD per year, which is 52% more than Japan's estimated $85,877 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a CFO in Denmark vs Japan?▾
The PPP-adjusted salary is $146,345 USD in Denmark and $193,078 USD in Japan. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.
How does the purchasing power compare for CFOs?▾
Using the Big Mac Index, a CFO in Denmark can buy about 25,727 Big Macs per year, while in Japan it's about 28,436 Big Macs.
Estimated based on OECD & BLS data. Actual salaries vary by experience, company, and region. Data is for informational purposes only.
Sources: BLS OEWS · OECD · World Bank · Big Mac Index