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Physiotherapist Average Salary in Denmark 2024

How much money does a person working as Physiotherapist make in Denmark?


Average Monthly Salary
70,900 DKK
( 851,000 DKK yearly)

LOW
38,300
DKK
AVERAGE
70,900
DKK
HIGH
107,000
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 as Physiotherapist in Denmark typically earns around 70,900 DKK. Salaries range from 38,300 DKK (lowest) to 107,000 DKK (highest).


Salary Variance

This is the average salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Physiotherapist salaries in Denmark vary drastically based on experience, skills, gender, or location. Below you will find a detailed breakdown based on many different criteria.



Physiotherapist Pay Scale and Salaries in Denmark

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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
63,200 DKK or more
10% of people earn
56,600 to 63,200 DKK
20% of people earn
42,000 DKK or less
65% of people earn
42,000 to 56,600 DKK
Minimum Salary
38,300 DKK
Median
63,400 DKK
Maximum
107,000 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 for the position Physiotherapist in Denmark range from 38,300 DKK (starting salary) to 107,000 DKK (maximum salary). It should be noted that the given figure is not the legally mandated minimum wage; rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that included thousands of participants and professionals from all regions of the country.

  • Median Salary

    With a median salary of 63,400 DKK, half of the professionals who work as Physiotherapist in Denmark earn less than this amount, and the other half earn more. The median salary denotes the middle value of salaries. Ideally, you would want to belong to the group earning more than the median salary, located on the right side of the salary distribution graph.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    The median is closely associated with two other values known as the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution chart, it can be determined that 25% of professionals employed as Physiotherapist in Denmark earn less than 53,000 DKK, while 75% earn more. Similarly, the chart shows that 75% earn less than 71,500 DKK while 25% earn more.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    To provide a better understanding of expected salaries, we categorized the frequently occurring salaries into different ranges. This approach provides a more precise representation of salary distribution for the job title Physiotherapist in Denmark compared to simply calculating the average. The majority of reported salaries, approximately 65%, fall within the range of 42,000 DKK to 56,600 DKK. About 20% of salaries are below the 42,000 DKK mark, while 10% fall within the range of 56,600 DKK to 63,200 DKK. Only 5% of individuals have salaries exceeding 63,200 DKK.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience / Physiotherapist / Denmark

How do experience and age affect pay?

0 - 2 Years
44,500 DKK
2 - 5 Years+26%
56,200 DKK
5 - 10 Years+32%
74,100 DKK
10 - 15 Years+18%
87,100 DKK
15 - 20 Years+11%
96,400 DKK
20+ Years+6%
103,000 DKK
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value
Salary comparison by years of experience monthly Denmark Physiotherapist
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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. We broke down salaries by experience level for people working as Physiotherapist and this is what we found.


All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.

Employees with less than two years of experience earn approximately 44,500 DKK.

While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 56,200 DKK, 26% more than someone with less than two year's experience.

Moving forward, an experience level between five and ten years lands a salary of 74,100 DKK, 32% more than someone with two to five years of experience.

Additionally, professionals whose expertise span anywhere between ten and fifteen years get a salary equivalent to 87,100 DKK, 18% more than someone with five to ten years of experience.

If the experience level is between fifteen and twenty years, then the expected wage is 96,400 DKK, 11% more than someone with ten to fifteen years of experience.

Lastly, employees with more than twenty years of professional experience get a salary of 103,000 DKK, 6% more than people with fifteen to twenty years of experience.

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.

Typical Salary Progress for Most Careers

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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Salary Comparison By Education / Physiotherapist / Denmark

How do education levels affect salaries?

Displayed below is the average salary variance between different education levels of professionals working as Physiotherapist.

Bachelor's Degree
53,400 DKK
Master's Degree+33%
71,300 DKK
PhD+42%
102,000 DKK
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value
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We all know that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income? We broke down salaries by education level for the position Physiotherapist in order to make a comparison.


Level 1: Bachelor's Degree

Employees at this education level have an average salary of 53,400 DKK.


Level 2: Master's Degree

At this level, the average salary becomes 71,300 DKK, 33% more than the previous level.


Level 3: PhD

At this level, the average salary becomes 102,000 DKK, 42% more than the previous level.



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.

You can't really expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming you 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 the theory. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

If you can afford the costs of higher education, the return on investment is definitely worth it. You should be able to recover the costs in roughly a year or so.


Typical Salary Difference by Education for Most Careers

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Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Physiotherapist / Denmark

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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? For the people who work as Physiotherapist in Denmark, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 4%.

Male
72,300 DKK
Female-4%
69,400 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 / Physiotherapist / Denmark

How much are annual salary increments in Denmark for individuals working as Physiotherapist? How often do employees get salary raises?

Individuals working as Physiotherapist in Denmark are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 13% every 13 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 15 months.

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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 / Physiotherapist / Denmark

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Denmark Physiotherapist
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21% of surveyed staff reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 79% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 6% to 7% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
79%
No Bonus
21%

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.

Average Hourly Wage / Physiotherapist / Denmark


410 DKK per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) for individuals working as Physiotherapist in Denmark is 410 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 as Physiotherapist in Denmark is 220 DKK. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary comparison with similar jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Health and Medical-100%
Advanced Nutrition Aide54,700 DKK-23%
Advanced Practice Provider55,000 DKK-22%
Allergist77,000 DKK+9%
Assistant Pathologist53,500 DKK-25%
Behavioral Health Specialist46,800 DKK-34%
Cardiac Sonographer43,900 DKK-38%
Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist162,000 DKK+130%
Cardiovascular Perfusionist99,100 DKK+40%
Chiropractor50,300 DKK-29%
Clinical Psychologist124,000 DKK+75%
Correctional Treatment Specialist78,300 DKK+10%
Counseling Psychologist96,700 DKK+36%
Dermatologist117,000 DKK+65%
Diabetologist89,600 DKK+26%
Dietitian77,500 DKK+9%
Doctor97,800 DKK+38%
Emergency and Critical Care Consultant104,000 DKK+47%
Emergency Department Physician90,000 DKK+27%
Exercise Physiologist91,000 DKK+28%
Forensic Pathologist106,000 DKK+50%
General Medical Practitioner74,300 DKK+5%
Genetic Counselor68,100 DKK-4%
Healthcare Practitioner78,200 DKK+10%
Internist121,000 DKK+71%
Interventionist124,000 DKK+75%
Invasive Cardiologist158,000 DKK+120%
Lifestyle Medicine Expert66,000 DKK-7%
Medical Massage Therapist42,000 DKK-41%
Mental Health Therapst67,800 DKK-4%
Naturopathic Physician118,000 DKK+66%
Neurologist119,000 DKK+68%
Neurophysiology Technologist34,700 DKK-51%
Neuroscientist117,000 DKK+65%
Nuclear Medicine Physician104,000 DKK+47%
Obstetrician / Gynecologist108,000 DKK+52%
Occupational Health Safety Specialist55,700 DKK-21%
Ophthalmologist89,100 DKK+26%
Optometrist86,900 DKK+23%
Pediatrician98,400 DKK+39%
Physical Therapist66,000 DKK-7%
Physical Therapy Director73,100 DKK+3%
Physician - Anesthesiology144,000 DKK+100%
Physician - Cardiology149,000 DKK+110%
Physician - CCU89,100 DKK+26%
Physician - Dermatology121,000 DKK+71%
Physician - Emergency Room86,800 DKK+22%
Physician - Endocrinology118,000 DKK+66%
Physician - Family Practice78,400 DKK+11%
Physician - Gastroenterology113,000 DKK+59%
Physician - Generalist86,700 DKK+22%
Physician - Geriatrics71,600 DKK+1%
Physician - Hematology / Oncology106,000 DKK+50%
Physician - Immunology / Allergy123,000 DKK+73%
Physician - Infectious Disease101,000 DKK+42%
Physician - Internal Medicine130,000 DKK+83%
Physician - Maternal / Fetal Medicine100,000 DKK+41%
Physician - Nephrology118,000 DKK+66%
Physician - Neurology125,000 DKK+76%
Physician - Nuclear Medicine102,000 DKK+44%
Physician - Obstetrics / Gynecology114,000 DKK+61%
Physician - Occupational Medicine84,300 DKK+19%
Physician - Ophthalmology76,000 DKK+7%
Physician - Otolaryngology75,600 DKK+7%
Physician - Pain Medicine67,600 DKK-5%
Physician - Pathology91,100 DKK+28%
Physician - Pediatric Cardiology108,000 DKK+52%
Physician - Pediatric Neonatology109,000 DKK+54%
Physician - Pediatrics94,800 DKK+34%
Physician - Physiatry98,900 DKK+39%
Physician - Podiatry96,300 DKK+36%
Physician - Pulmonary Medicine72,900 DKK+3%
Physician - Radiation Therapy127,000 DKK+79%
Physician - Radiology122,000 DKK+72%
Physician - Rheumatology113,000 DKK+59%
Physician - Sports Medicine108,000 DKK+52%
Physician - Urology134,000 DKK+89%
Physician Assistant66,300 DKK-6%
Physiotherapist70,900 DKK-0%
Podiatrist74,000 DKK+4%
Preventive Medicine Physician93,300 DKK+32%
Psychiatrist102,000 DKK+44%
Psychololgist109,000 DKK+54%
Psychometrician90,000 DKK+27%
Public Health Physician76,500 DKK+8%
Pulmonologist101,000 DKK+42%
Radiologist113,000 DKK+59%
Registered Dietitian79,700 DKK+12%
Registered Respiratory Therapist68,000 DKK-4%
Skin Care Specialist60,600 DKK-15%
Telemedicine Physician73,300 DKK+3%
Urologist139,000 DKK+96%
Virtual / Augmented Reality Therapist40,800 DKK-42%
Vision Rehabilitation Therapist67,300 DKK-5%

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Copenhagen82,100 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 for the job title Physiotherapist in Denmark?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 63,400 DKK and 71,500 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 a careers like Physiotherapist in Denmark ranges from 38,300 DKK to 53,000 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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