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Teaching / Education Average Salaries in Denmark 2024

How much money does a person working in Teaching / Education make in Denmark?


Average Monthly Salary
42,600 DKK
( 511,000 DKK yearly)

LOW
20,700
DKK
AVERAGE
42,600
DKK
HIGH
78,600
DKK
All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working in Teaching / Education in Denmark typically earns around 42,600 DKK. Salaries range from 20,700 DKK (lowest average) to 78,600 DKK (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

The provided figure represents the median compensation that encompasses housing, transportation, and other perks. The salaries within the Teaching / Education domain in Denmark exhibit significant discrepancies across various professions. In case you seek information about the remuneration of a specific position, please refer to the salaries listed below for respective job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Teaching / Education
Academic Advisor43,700 DKK
Academic Assistant29,500 DKK
Academic Coach41,300 DKK
Academic Librarian30,100 DKK
Academic Manager49,000 DKK
Academic Specialist35,400 DKK
Academic Staff32,500 DKK
Accompanist36,500 DKK
Achievement Coach40,900 DKK
Admissions Specialist38,000 DKK
Agricultural Sciences Teacher31,400 DKK
Anthropology Teacher33,000 DKK
Arabic Language Teacher30,900 DKK
Archeology Teacher34,600 DKK
Architecture Teacher36,000 DKK
Archivist28,900 DKK
Art Teacher32,400 DKK
Assistant School Principal41,800 DKK
Assistant Teacher29,000 DKK
Biochemistry Professor 58,600 DKK
Biology Teacher34,600 DKK
Blended Learning Specialist43,500 DKK
Bursary Scheme Manager38,700 DKK
Business Teacher35,500 DKK
Careers Advisor42,300 DKK
Careers Consultant42,000 DKK
Chemistry Teacher31,700 DKK
Chief Remote Learning Officer54,400 DKK
Child Care Coordinator34,600 DKK
Child Care Worker26,800 DKK
Childcare Worker27,300 DKK
Classroom Assistant28,200 DKK
Clinical School Psychologist49,200 DKK
Coding Coach35,100 DKK
College Aide41,700 DKK
College and Career Readiness Specialist42,400 DKK
College Dean78,200 DKK
College President74,100 DKK
Communications Teacher34,900 DKK
Community Education Officer29,000 DKK
Computer Science Teacher33,500 DKK
Computer Teacher32,300 DKK
Creative Writing Trainer41,300 DKK
Credit Counselor42,600 DKK
Cultural Studies Teacher33,500 DKK
Curriculum Coordinator37,800 DKK
Curriculum Developer43,800 DKK
Curriculum Specialist42,500 DKK
Dean of Faculty76,400 DKK
Demonstrator30,600 DKK
Deputy Controller of Examinations39,400 DKK
Digital Citizenship Educator31,200 DKK
Digital Literacy Instructor34,100 DKK
Director of Learning Technology46,600 DKK
Distance Learning Coordinator38,000 DKK
E-Learning Consultant46,900 DKK
E-learning Content Developer43,200 DKK
E-Learning Designer44,000 DKK
Economics Lecturer60,300 DKK
Economics Teacher33,700 DKK
EdTech Compliance Manager38,000 DKK
EdTech Consultant37,600 DKK
EdTech Content Creator33,800 DKK
Education Administrator39,700 DKK
Education Assistant30,400 DKK
Education Assistant Director43,600 DKK
Education Assistant Librarian24,400 DKK
Education Assistant Principal35,500 DKK
Education Assistant Professor46,100 DKK
Education Associate32,800 DKK
Education Consultant40,800 DKK
Education Consultant47,300 DKK
Education Coordinator36,300 DKK
Education Counselor38,200 DKK
Education Director61,200 DKK
Education Policy Analyst47,400 DKK
Education Program Specialist41,100 DKK
Education Researcher49,200 DKK
Education Resource Specialist35,800 DKK
Education Services Facilitator40,000 DKK
Education Technology Specialist36,700 DKK
Educational Content Writer43,200 DKK
Educational Data Privacy Officer39,600 DKK
Educational Psychologist51,900 DKK
EFL Teacher33,900 DKK
eLearning Trainer30,800 DKK
Elementary School Teacher28,800 DKK
Engineering Lecturer58,000 DKK
Engineering Teacher47,000 DKK
English Teacher31,500 DKK
ESL Teacher35,200 DKK
Faculty Assistant40,700 DKK
Foreign Language Teacher29,600 DKK
GED Teacher31,000 DKK
Geography Teacher30,900 DKK
Head of Mathematics Department43,600 DKK
Head of School56,300 DKK
High School Teacher34,700 DKK
History Teacher33,400 DKK
Infant Teacher24,700 DKK
Instructional Assistant35,900 DKK
Instructional Coach39,000 DKK
Instructor37,400 DKK
Kindergarten Teacher27,000 DKK
Language Instructor For Expatriate28,600 DKK
Law Teacher48,500 DKK
Learning Designer40,800 DKK
Learning Experience Designer46,400 DKK
Learning Management System Administrator38,500 DKK
Lecturer55,400 DKK
Librarian28,600 DKK
Library Assistant22,400 DKK
Library Director38,400 DKK
Library Specialist27,700 DKK
Library Technician25,800 DKK
Life Sciences Teacher32,000 DKK
Makerspace Coordinator and Facilitator31,200 DKK
Math Lecturer57,100 DKK
Math Teacher35,800 DKK
Mathematics Teacher37,700 DKK
Mentor38,300 DKK
Middle School Teacher36,500 DKK
Music Teacher31,700 DKK
Nursery Manager51,200 DKK
Nursery Worker20,300 DKK
Online Course Developer38,900 DKK
Online Course Instructor35,000 DKK
Online Learning Facilitator33,200 DKK
Online Tutor30,500 DKK
Paraprofessional43,000 DKK
Personalized Learning Specialist41,400 DKK
Physical Education Specialist36,900 DKK
Physical Education Teacher29,700 DKK
Physics Teacher 34,800 DKK
Political Science Teacher36,500 DKK
Post Doctoral Researcher50,100 DKK
Preschool Education Administrator36,200 DKK
Preschool Teacher27,600 DKK
Primary School Teacher31,100 DKK
Principal49,600 DKK
Product Specialist37,500 DKK
Professor - Accounting59,900 DKK
Professor - Architecture58,300 DKK
Professor - Biology59,800 DKK
Professor - Business Administration55,900 DKK
Professor - Chemical Engineering64,900 DKK
Professor - Chemistry61,300 DKK
Professor - Civil Engineering60,100 DKK
Professor - Communication57,200 DKK
Professor - Computer Science57,700 DKK
Professor - Dentistry63,800 DKK
Professor - Drama56,200 DKK
Professor - Economics64,200 DKK
Professor - Education60,600 DKK
Professor - Electrical Engineering60,500 DKK
Professor - English58,100 DKK
Professor - Environmental Engineering59,500 DKK
Professor - Foreign Languages58,500 DKK
Professor - Geological Sciences58,100 DKK
Professor - History62,000 DKK
Professor - Industrial Engineering59,000 DKK
Professor - Law61,300 DKK
Professor - Legal Support57,900 DKK
Professor - Liberal Arts58,000 DKK
Professor - Marketing58,800 DKK
Professor - Mathematics67,100 DKK
Professor - Mechanical Engineering62,900 DKK
Professor - Medical Administration67,100 DKK
Professor - Medicine72,400 DKK
Professor - Music53,000 DKK
Professor - Nursing57,700 DKK
Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences58,300 DKK
Professor - Philosophy62,300 DKK
Professor - Physical Therapy62,700 DKK
Professor - Physics62,000 DKK
Professor - Psychology59,700 DKK
Professor - Rehabilitation53,400 DKK
Professor - Social Work55,500 DKK
Professor - Sociology58,200 DKK
Professor - Special Education62,600 DKK
Psychology Teacher48,400 DKK
Public Management Assistant Professor48,200 DKK
School Counselor47,000 DKK
Science Educator33,200 DKK
Science Laboratory Assistant30,200 DKK
Science Teacher32,400 DKK
Secondary Mathematics Teacher35,900 DKK
Secondary School Teacher33,900 DKK
Special Education Advocate41,600 DKK
Special Education Teacher35,500 DKK
Special Needs Assistant27,700 DKK
Statistics Lecturer57,200 DKK
STEAM Educator30,800 DKK
STEM Educator32,100 DKK
Student Accounts Coordinator30,800 DKK
Student Development Specialist38,800 DKK
Student Employment Specialist35,300 DKK
Student Services29,600 DKK
Student Services Coordinator30,700 DKK
Student Support Manager39,200 DKK
Substitute Teacher27,600 DKK
Teacher31,000 DKK
Teacher Aide24,800 DKK
Teacher Trainer41,300 DKK
Teaching Assistant25,700 DKK
TEFL Teacher34,100 DKK
Training and Development Specialist42,400 DKK
Training Coordinator31,300 DKK
Tutor32,400 DKK
University Teacher59,800 DKK
Virtual Teacher30,300 DKK
Vocational Education Teacher32,800 DKK


Teaching / Education Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Denmark

Median and salary distribution Denmark Teaching / Education monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
42,500 DKK or more
10% of people earn
36,900 to 42,500 DKK
20% of people earn
24,500 DKK or less
65% of people earn
24,500 to 36,900 DKK
Minimum Salary
20,700 DKK
Median
38,100 DKK
Maximum
78,600 DKK




Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries in Teaching / Education in Denmark range from 20,700 DKK (starting average salary) to 78,600 DKK (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). To clarify, the number presented is not the legally mandated minimum wage. Rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that involved thousands of participants and professionals from across the entire country.

  • Median Salary

    The median income in the field of Teaching / Education is 38,100 DKK, implying that half of the workforce in Denmark earns less than this figure, and the other half earns more. It represents the central value of salaries. As a rule of thumb, you would prefer to be part of the group earning above the median wage, situated on the right-hand side of the salary distribution chart.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Two values that are highly correlated with the median are the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution diagram, it is possible to determine that 25% of individuals employed in Teaching / Education in Denmark earn less than 31,100 DKK, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 44,800 DKK, while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    Data was regrouped into brackets to provide a better understanding of what salaries can be expected. This approach was deemed more accurate than relying solely on the average salary, as it offers greater insights into the distribution of salaries in the field of Teaching / Education in Denmark. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 24,500 DKK to 36,900 DKK. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 24,500 DKK mark, while 10% ranged from 36,900 DKK to 42,500 DKK. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 42,500 DKK or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally, the more years of experience the higher the wage.

Generally speaking, employees in Teaching / Education in Denmark having experience from two to five years earn on average 32% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.

Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average 36% more than those with five years or less of work experience.

As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by 21% and an additional 14% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.

Those figures are presented as guidelines only. The numbers become more significant if you consider one job title at a time.


Change in salary based on experience varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of many different jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.
On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark.
* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.


Salary Comparison By Education

How does the education level affect your salary?

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Change in salary based on education varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of multiple jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.

It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income?

We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degree levels across many jobs in Teaching / Education in Denmark, below are our findings.

Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average 17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.

Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn 24% more than those who only managed to attain a certificate or diploma.

Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are 29% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.

Finally, PhD holders earn 23% more than Master's Degree holders on average while doing the same job.


Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?

A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in Denmark costs anywhere from 204,000 DKK to 612,000 DKK and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.

Employees can't expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming they already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.

Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch to a higher-paying job. The numbers seem to support this tactic. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

The decision really depends on the situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if a person can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. Degree costs can be recovered roughly in a year or so.



Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Teaching / Education / Denmark

Salary comparison by gender Denmark Teaching / Education monthly
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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? In the field of Teaching / Education in Denmark, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 4%.

Male
43,500 DKK
Female-4%
41,700 DKK
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Denmark for all Careers

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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Teaching / Education / Denmark

How much are annual salary increments in Denmark for individuals working in Teaching / Education? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Teaching / Education in Denmark are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 9% every 14 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 15 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Denmark Teaching / Education
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The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.

Denmark / All Professions

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The term Annual Salary Increase usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rare that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one-year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.

How to calculate the salary increment percentage?

The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 / Increase Frequency

The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in Denmark is 7%.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

World Average Annual Salary Increment
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Salary Packages and Schemes

Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.

Bonus and Incentive Rates / Teaching / Education / Denmark

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Denmark Teaching / Education
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49% of surveyed staff in Teaching / Education reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 51% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 3% to 5% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
51%
No Bonus
49%

Types of Bonuses Considered

Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus, where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.

Goal-Based Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.

Bonuses Are Not Commissions!

People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.


What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

The main two types of jobs

Revenue GeneratorsSupporting Cast

Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business.

Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations.

Example:
A graphics designer working for a graphics designing company.

Example:
A graphic designer in the marketing department of a hospital.


Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.

Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.

Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level

Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.

Hourly Average Wage / Teaching / Education / Denmark


250 DKK per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Teaching / Education in Denmark is 250 DKK.This is the rate they get paid for every worked hour.


Hourly Wage = Annual Salary / ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

About The Hourly Pay Rate

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually, jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fixed amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

The minimum pay rate per hour for people working in Teaching / Education in Denmark is 120 DKK. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Copenhagen45,500 DKK

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in Denmark is 6% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
39,700 DKK
Public Sector+6%
42,000 DKK
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary in Teaching / Education in Denmark?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 38,100 DKK and 44,800 DKK. This is a very rough estimate. Experience and education play a very huge part in the final earnings.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for jobs in Teaching / Education in Denmark ranges from 20,700 DKK to 31,100 DKK. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with a grain of salt.


What is the difference between the median and the average salary?

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people earn more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary


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