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Pharmacist vs Veterinarian salary

In Denmark, a pharmacist earns about 25% more than a veterinarian $221,674 vs $177,339 per year.

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Healthcare
Pharmacist
$221,674/yr
Monthly
$18,468
Hourly
$107
Range
$171,805$282,627
10-yr outlook
+3%
Healthcare
Veterinarian
$177,339/yr
Monthly
$14,783
Hourly
$85
Range
$124,673$241,717
10-yr outlook
+19%

Pay range, side by side

PercentilePharmacistVeterinarian
Entry (10th)$171,805$124,673
25th$196,740$150,998
Median$221,674$177,339
75th$252,158$209,520
Senior (90th)$282,627$241,717

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does a pharmacist or veterinarian earn more in Denmark?
A pharmacist earns more, at about 1.450.000 kr. per year vs 1.160.000 kr. for a veterinarian — roughly 25% (290.000 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 veterinarian earns 815.500 kr.–1.581.100 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 veterinarian about 96.700 kr..
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Denmark, a pharmacist earns about 1.123.800 kr. while a veterinarian earns about 815.500 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 veterinarian earns about 1.581.100 kr. per year.
Are pharmacist and veterinarian 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.