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Physician Salary in Denmark

Physicians diagnose and treat illness, drawing on years of medical training and specialization. The Denmark median is $188,041 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$188,041
per year
Monthly (national)
$15,670
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$188,041
Århus, DK
Hourly (national)
$90.40
varies by city

Physician salary by city in Denmark

CityPer year
Århus, DK$188,041
Odense, DK$188,041
Aalborg, DK$188,041
Copenhagen, DK$152,114

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a physician make in Denmark?
The national median physician salary in Denmark is about 1.230.000 kr. per year (102.500 kr. per month). Across 4 cities, pay ranges from about 995.000 kr. to 1.230.000 kr..
Which Denmark city pays physicians the most?
Århus, DK pays the most at about 1.230.000 kr. per year.
Which Denmark city pays physicians the least?
Among cities we cover, Copenhagen, DK is on the lower end at about 995.000 kr. per year for a physician.
What is the typical salary range for a physician in Denmark?
Across Denmark cities we cover, physician pay commonly spans from about 660.000 kr. at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 1.771.200 kr. for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Denmark cities have physician salary data?
Pay by Role publishes physician pay for 4 cities in Denmark, all shown in DKK.
Is physician in demand in Denmark?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +3% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Pharmacist.