Average Marine Biologist Salary in Denmark for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Marine Biologist salary for 2024 in Denmark and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Danish krone. To keep things simple, we are using the DKK currency code instead of the currency symbol kr.

How Much Does a Marine Biologist Make in Denmark?

A Marine Biologist working in Denmark will typically earn around 735,500 DKK per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 340,000 DKK to the highest average salary of 1,166,500 DKK.

Average Annual Salary
735,500 DKK
Average Monthly Salary
61,291 DKK

Lowest Annual Salary
340,000 DKK
Lowest Monthly Salary
28,333 DKK

Highest Annual Salary
1,166,500 DKK
Highest Monthly Salary
97,208 DKK

These are average salaries for a Marine Biologist in Denmark and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Marine Biologist to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Marine Biologist salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Marine Biologist Salaries in Denmark

So we've looked at the average salaries a Marine Biologist will earn in Denmark. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Marine Biologist can earn between 340,000 DKK and 1,166,500 DKK on average in Denmark. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for a Marine Biologist in Denmark is 791,600 DKK. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 791,600 DKK, and 50% of the population earn more than 791,600 DKK.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Marine Biologist salary in Denmark, 25% of the population are earning less than 510,000 DKK while 75% of the population earn more than 510,000 DKK.

75% of the population earn less than 1,058,300 DKK, and 25% of the population earn more than 1,058,300 DKK.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Marine Biologist Salary by Experience Level in Denmark

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average marine biologist salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. A Marine Biologist in Denmark that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 382,600 DKK.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Marine Biologist salary would increase to 513,300 DKK.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Marine Biologist, the average salary would be 757,600 DKK.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 922,300 DKK.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Marine Biologist with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 1,004,500 DKK.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Marine Biologist with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 1,088,800 DKK.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
382,600 DKK
2-5 Years +34%
513,300 DKK
5-10 Years +48%
757,600 DKK
10-15 Years +22%
922,300 DKK
15-20 Years +9%
1,004,500 DKK
20+ Years +8%
1,088,800 DKK

Marine Biologist Salary by Education Level in Denmark

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for a Marine Biologist in Denmark based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Marine Biologist in Denmark with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 436,200 DKK.

  • Master's Degree. A Marine Biologist in Denmark with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 687,100 DKK.

  • PhD. A Marine Biologist in Denmark with a phd education can earn an average salary of 1,149,200 DKK.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
436,200 DKK
Master's Degree +57%
687,100 DKK
PhD +68%
1,149,200 DKK

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Denmark is around 203,000 to 610,000 DKK and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Marine Biologist Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Denmark, a male marine biologist will earn an average of 748,600 DKK, while a female marine biologist will earn around 719,100 DKK.

This means that a male marine biologist earns approximately 4% more than a female marine biologist for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Denmark

Male
748,600 DKK
Female -4%
719,100 DKK

Marine Biologist Average Pay Raise in Denmark

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for a Marine Biologist in Denmark is around 13% every 15 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Denmark is around 9% every 15 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 13 ÷ 15 ) × 12  = 10%

What this means is that a Marine Biologist in Denmark can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 10% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Denmark for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Denmark.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
4%
Energy
8%
Information Technology
3%
Healthcare
7%
Travel
2%
Construction
6%
Education
1%

Marine Biologist Bonus and Incentive Rates in Denmark

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

A Marine Biologist is a moderate bonus based job, with 61% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

39% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 2% to 7%.

Received Bonus
61%
No Bonus
39%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Denmark earn approximately 6% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
502,200 DKK
Private Sector -6%
472,100 DKK

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Marine Biologist

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Marine Biologist in Denmark.

Job Title Category Salary
3D Lab Technologist Science and Technical Services 433,400 DKK
Algorithm Developer Science and Technical Services 592,200 DKK
Analytical Chemist Science and Technical Services 884,700 DKK
Anthropologist Science and Technical Services 679,200 DKK
Archeologist Science and Technical Services 615,300 DKK
Assistant Breeder Science and Technical Services 311,700 DKK
Astronomer Science and Technical Services 1,065,800 DKK
Atmospheric and Space Scientist Science and Technical Services 889,400 DKK
Behavior Analyst Science and Technical Services 566,900 DKK
Behavior Intervention Specialist Science and Technical Services 667,400 DKK
Behavior Specialist Science and Technical Services 592,200 DKK
Biochemist Science and Technical Services 948,900 DKK
Biofuels Processing Technician Science and Technical Services 398,300 DKK
Biofuels Production Manager Science and Technical Services 677,100 DKK
Biologist Science and Technical Services 1,023,000 DKK
Biomedical Laboratory Officer Science and Technical Services 382,600 DKK
Biomedical Scientist Science and Technical Services 1,070,600 DKK
Biophysicist Science and Technical Services 1,031,200 DKK
Chemical Engineer Science and Technical Services 489,500 DKK
Chemical Technologist Science and Technical Services 430,000 DKK
Chemist Science and Technical Services 922,900 DKK
Chief Technologist Science and Technical Services 832,000 DKK
Climate Change Analyst Science and Technical Services 642,800 DKK
Clinical Laboratory Scientist Science and Technical Services 1,067,300 DKK
Computer Scientist Science and Technical Services 765,100 DKK
Conservation Scientist Science and Technical Services 838,100 DKK
Data Science Specialist Science and Technical Services 623,200 DKK
Data Scientist Science and Technical Services 744,700 DKK
DNA Analyst Science and Technical Services 1,028,300 DKK
Ecologist Science and Technical Services 780,600 DKK
Economic Development Specialist Science and Technical Services 757,600 DKK
Flavourist Science and Technical Services 313,700 DKK
Food Scientist Science and Technical Services 626,800 DKK
Forensic Scientist Science and Technical Services 783,800 DKK
Formulation Technologist Science and Technical Services 376,800 DKK
Fraud Investigator Science and Technical Services 457,300 DKK
Genomics Scientist Science and Technical Services 1,054,900 DKK
Geographer Science and Technical Services 544,800 DKK
Geographic Information Systems Technician Science and Technical Services 332,100 DKK
Geological Data Technician Science and Technical Services 335,100 DKK
Geological Technician Science and Technical Services 420,100 DKK
Geologist Science and Technical Services 862,100 DKK
Geomatics Scientist Science and Technical Services 819,000 DKK
Geophysical Data Technician Science and Technical Services 322,600 DKK
Geospatial Information Scientist and Technologist Science and Technical Services 761,400 DKK
Global Technical Lead Science and Technical Services 1,069,800 DKK
Hydrologist Science and Technical Services 633,300 DKK
Industrial Ecologist Science and Technical Services 710,500 DKK
Intelligence Analyst Science and Technical Services 572,200 DKK
Knowledge Management Specialist Science and Technical Services 485,300 DKK
Lab Analyst Science and Technical Services 420,800 DKK
Lab Manager Science and Technical Services 684,900 DKK
Lab Technician Science and Technical Services 288,700 DKK
Laboratory Manager Science and Technical Services 714,600 DKK
Laboratory Researcher Science and Technical Services 464,400 DKK
Laboratory Technician Science and Technical Services 290,800 DKK
Life Sciences Analyst Science and Technical Services 694,700 DKK
Life Scientist Science and Technical Services 823,900 DKK
Marine Architect Science and Technical Services 607,400 DKK
Marine Superintendent Science and Technical Services 411,400 DKK
Materials Analyst Science and Technical Services 428,400 DKK
Materials Scientist Science and Technical Services 752,600 DKK
Mathematician Science and Technical Services 762,400 DKK
Medical Scientist Science and Technical Services 1,075,700 DKK
Metallurgist Science and Technical Services 706,200 DKK
Meteorologist Science and Technical Services 746,600 DKK
Microbiologist Science and Technical Services 1,053,900 DKK
Natural Language Processing Researcher Science and Technical Services 663,100 DKK
Natural Resource Specialist Science and Technical Services 581,300 DKK
Natural Resources Analyst Science and Technical Services 598,600 DKK
Natural Sciences Manager Science and Technical Services 986,700 DKK
Nuclear Engineer Science and Technical Services 1,032,400 DKK
Physical Scientist Science and Technical Services 836,500 DKK
Physicist Science and Technical Services 1,003,800 DKK
Political Scientist Science and Technical Services 778,900 DKK
Polygraph Examiner Science and Technical Services 263,100 DKK
Polysomnographic Technologist Science and Technical Services 478,100 DKK
Product Development Scientist Science and Technical Services 802,400 DKK
Quantitative Research Analyst Science and Technical Services 707,600 DKK
Quantitative Researcher Science and Technical Services 679,200 DKK
Radiation Protection Specialist Science and Technical Services 524,300 DKK
Refrigeration Technician Science and Technical Services 233,600 DKK
Research Scientist Science and Technical Services 754,900 DKK
Risk Safety Engineer Science and Technical Services 450,300 DKK
Scientific Photographer Science and Technical Services 430,500 DKK
Scientific Programmer Science and Technical Services 650,800 DKK
Scientist Science and Technical Services 714,300 DKK
Service Engineer Science and Technical Services 459,300 DKK
Service Technician Science and Technical Services 312,400 DKK
Social Science Research Assistant Science and Technical Services 414,000 DKK
Social Scientist Science and Technical Services 810,200 DKK
Sociologist Science and Technical Services 747,400 DKK
Soil Scientist Science and Technical Services 603,400 DKK
Statistical Analyst Science and Technical Services 454,300 DKK
Statistical Assistant Science and Technical Services 318,800 DKK
Statistician Science and Technical Services 679,200 DKK
Survey Analyst Science and Technical Services 445,100 DKK
Survey Researcher Science and Technical Services 394,500 DKK
Surveying and Mapping Technician Science and Technical Services 283,700 DKK
Team Leader Science and Technical Services 649,700 DKK
Technical Manager Science and Technical Services 692,500 DKK
Technical Officer Science and Technical Services 294,300 DKK
Technical Service Director Science and Technical Services 889,400 DKK
Technical Services Regulatory Affairs Specialist Science and Technical Services 442,200 DKK
Technical Services Research and Development Manager Science and Technical Services 1,062,500 DKK
Technical Services Research Associate Science and Technical Services 504,500 DKK
Technical Services Research Coordinator Science and Technical Services 533,100 DKK
Technician Science and Technical Services 292,000 DKK
Water Ecologist Science and Technical Services 858,100 DKK
Wildlife Biologist Science and Technical Services 727,100 DKK

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Denmark, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Copenhagen 790,600 DKK

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