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Denmark · Salary comparison

Pharmacist vs Registered Nurse salary

In Denmark, a pharmacist earns about 96% more than a registered nurse $221,674 vs $112,825 per year.

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Pays more
Healthcare
Pharmacist
$221,674/yr
Monthly
$18,468
Hourly
$107
Range
$171,805$282,627
10-yr outlook
+3%
Healthcare
Registered Nurse
$112,825/yr
Monthly
$9,402
Hourly
$54
Range
$82,356$150,051
10-yr outlook
+6%

Pay range, side by side

PercentilePharmacistRegistered Nurse
Entry (10th)$171,805$82,356
25th$196,740$97,598
Median$221,674$112,825
75th$252,158$131,445
Senior (90th)$282,627$150,051

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does a pharmacist or registered nurse earn more in Denmark?
A pharmacist earns more, at about 1.450.000 kr. per year vs 738.000 kr. for a registered nurse — roughly 96% (712.000 kr.) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Denmark?
A pharmacist typically earns 1.123.800 kr.–1.848.700 kr., while a registered nurse earns 538.700 kr.–981.500 kr. per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Denmark?
On a monthly basis before tax, a pharmacist averages about 120.800 kr. and a registered nurse about 61.500 kr..
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Denmark, a pharmacist earns about 1.123.800 kr. while a registered nurse earns about 538.700 kr. per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Denmark, a pharmacist earns about 1.848.700 kr. while a registered nurse earns about 981.500 kr. per year.
Are pharmacist and registered nurse 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.