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How much does a professor make in Denmark?

kr 472,600a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is kr 39,380 a month. estimate

Equals
$70,920
Compared with the median pay in Denmark
1.1 times
Data from
2022

Where Denmark ranks among 144 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $200 k $HungarySenegalNigeriaDenmark, rank 8

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.

What university and higher education teachers earn in Denmark
Lowest 10%: kr 378,700Median: kr 472,600Highest 10%: kr 637,100

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Switzerland estimate$110,100
2. Luxembourg estimate$90,410
3. United States$84,060
7. Canada$71,670
8. Denmark estimate$70,920
9. United Kingdom$70,720
144. Nigeria estimate$395
Compare university and higher education teachers in 144 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a professor make a month in Denmark?

The median gross salary is kr 39,380 a month, kr 472,600 a year.

How much does a professor make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around kr 378,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than kr 637,100.

Which country pays a professor the most?

Switzerland, with a median of $110,100 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does a professor make more in Denmark or in United States?

In United States: $84,060 a year against $70,920 in Denmark, 1.2 times more.

Who makes more, a professor or a vocational teacher?

A professor: kr 472,600 a year against kr 428,200 for a vocational teacher, 1.1 times more.

Source: Eurostat, Structure of Earnings Survey 2022, gross pay by major occupation group. How we calculate