School Principal Salary in Denmark
School principals lead schools, managing staff, students, budgets, and academics. The Denmark median is $175,811 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$175,811
per year
Monthly (national)
$14,646
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$175,811
Århus, DK
Hourly (national)
$84.52
varies by city
School Principal salary by city in Denmark
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Århus, DK | $175,811 | $14,646 | 0% |
| Odense, DK | $175,811 | $14,646 | 0% |
| Aalborg, DK | $175,811 | $14,646 | 0% |
| Copenhagen, DK | $141,872 | $11,818 | -19% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a school principal make in Denmark?
- The national median school principal salary in Denmark is about 1.150.000 kr. per year (95.800 kr. per month). Across 4 cities, pay ranges from about 928.000 kr. to 1.150.000 kr..
- Which Denmark city pays school principals the most?
- Århus, DK pays the most at about 1.150.000 kr. per year.
- Which Denmark city pays school principals the least?
- Among cities we cover, Copenhagen, DK is on the lower end at about 928.000 kr. per year for a school principal.
- What is the typical salary range for a school principal in Denmark?
- Across Denmark cities we cover, school principal pay commonly spans from about 700.000 kr. at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 1.592.800 kr. for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many Denmark cities have school principal salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes school principal pay for 4 cities in Denmark, all shown in DKK.
- Is school principal in demand in Denmark?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +1% over the next decade. Related education roles on Pay by Role include Teacher, Professor.