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Teacher Salary in Denmark

Teachers plan lessons, instruct students, and assess learning across subjects and grades. The Denmark median is $92,950 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$92,950
per year
Monthly (national)
$7,751
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$92,950
Århus, DK
Hourly (national)
$44.69
varies by city

Teacher salary by city in Denmark

CityPer year
Århus, DK$92,950
Odense, DK$92,950
Aalborg, DK$92,950
Copenhagen, DK$75,369

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Related Education salaries in Denmark

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a teacher make in Denmark?
The national median teacher salary in Denmark is about 608.000 kr. per year (50.700 kr. per month). Across 4 cities, pay ranges from about 493.000 kr. to 608.000 kr..
Which Denmark city pays teachers the most?
Århus, DK pays the most at about 608.000 kr. per year.
Which Denmark city pays teachers the least?
Among cities we cover, Copenhagen, DK is on the lower end at about 493.000 kr. per year for a teacher.
What is the typical salary range for a teacher in Denmark?
Across Denmark cities we cover, teacher pay commonly spans from about 372.000 kr. at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 808.600 kr. for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Denmark cities have teacher salary data?
Pay by Role publishes teacher pay for 4 cities in Denmark, all shown in DKK.
Is teacher 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 Professor, School Principal.