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Professor Salary in Denmark

Professors teach at the college level and often conduct original research in their field. The Denmark median is $160,523 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$160,523
per year
Monthly (national)
$13,377
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$160,523
Århus, DK
Hourly (national)
$77.17
varies by city

Professor salary by city in Denmark

CityPer year
Århus, DK$160,523
Odense, DK$160,523
Aalborg, DK$160,523
Copenhagen, DK$129,794

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a professor make in Denmark?
The national median professor salary in Denmark is about 1.050.000 kr. per year (87.500 kr. per month). Across 4 cities, pay ranges from about 849.000 kr. to 1.050.000 kr..
Which Denmark city pays professors the most?
Århus, DK pays the most at about 1.050.000 kr. per year.
Which Denmark city pays professors the least?
Among cities we cover, Copenhagen, DK is on the lower end at about 849.000 kr. per year for a professor.
What is the typical salary range for a professor in Denmark?
Across Denmark cities we cover, professor pay commonly spans from about 641.000 kr. at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 1.512.000 kr. for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Denmark cities have professor salary data?
Pay by Role publishes professor pay for 4 cities in Denmark, all shown in DKK.
Is professor in demand in Denmark?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +8% over the next decade. Related education roles on Pay by Role include Teacher, School Principal.