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Denmark · Salary comparison

Dentist vs Nurse Practitioner salary

In Denmark, a dentist earns about 42% more than a nurse practitioner $305,758 vs $215,559 per year.

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Pays more
Healthcare
Dentist
$305,758/yr
Monthly
$25,485
Hourly
$147
Range
$209,444$423,474
10-yr outlook
+4%
Healthcare
Nurse Practitioner
$215,559/yr
Monthly
$17,963
Hourly
$104
Range
$157,358$286,694
10-yr outlook
+45%

Pay range, side by side

PercentileDentistNurse Practitioner
Entry (10th)$209,444$157,358
25th$257,601$186,466
Median$305,758$215,559
75th$364,616$251,134
Senior (90th)$423,474$286,694

National Denmark figures in DKK. Individual pay varies with experience, employer, and location.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a dentist or nurse practitioner earn more in Denmark?
A dentist earns more, at about 2.000.000 kr. per year vs 1.410.000 kr. for a nurse practitioner — roughly 42% (590.000 kr.) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Denmark?
A dentist typically earns 1.370.000 kr.–2.770.000 kr., while a nurse practitioner earns 1.029.300 kr.–1.875.300 kr. per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Denmark?
On a monthly basis before tax, a dentist averages about 166.700 kr. and a nurse practitioner about 117.500 kr..
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Denmark, a dentist earns about 1.370.000 kr. while a nurse practitioner earns about 1.029.300 kr. per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Denmark, a dentist earns about 2.770.000 kr. while a nurse practitioner earns about 1.875.300 kr. per year.
Are dentist and nurse practitioner similar careers?
Both roles sit in the Healthcare category on Pay by Role, which is why we compare them head-to-head. Day-to-day work still differs — review each job page for skills and outlook.