Average Professor - Architecture Salary in Denmark for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Professor - Architecture 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 Professor - Architecture Make in Denmark?

A Professor - Architecture working in Denmark will typically earn around 698,200 DKK per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 369,300 DKK to the highest average salary of 1,064,100 DKK.

Average Annual Salary
698,200 DKK
Average Monthly Salary
58,183 DKK

Lowest Annual Salary
369,300 DKK
Lowest Monthly Salary
30,775 DKK

Highest Annual Salary
1,064,100 DKK
Highest Monthly Salary
88,675 DKK

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

Professor - Architecture 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 Professor - Architecture Salaries in Denmark

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Professor - Architecture can earn between 369,300 DKK and 1,064,100 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 Professor - Architecture in Denmark is 659,400 DKK. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 659,400 DKK, and 50% of the population earn more than 659,400 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 Professor - Architecture salary in Denmark, 25% of the population are earning less than 464,400 DKK while 75% of the population earn more than 464,400 DKK.

75% of the population earn less than 810,400 DKK, and 25% of the population earn more than 810,400 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.

Professor - Architecture 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 professor - architecture 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 Professor - Architecture in Denmark that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 425,100 DKK.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Professor - Architecture salary would increase to 524,400 DKK.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Professor - Architecture, the average salary would be 743,300 DKK.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 864,700 DKK.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Professor - Architecture with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 953,200 DKK.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Professor - Architecture with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 1,006,300 DKK.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
425,100 DKK
2-5 Years +23%
524,400 DKK
5-10 Years +42%
743,300 DKK
10-15 Years +17%
864,700 DKK
15-20 Years +10%
953,200 DKK
20+ Years +6%
1,006,300 DKK

Professor - Architecture 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 Professor - Architecture in Denmark based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • Master's Degree. A Professor - Architecture in Denmark with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 585,900 DKK.

  • PhD. A Professor - Architecture in Denmark with a phd education can earn an average salary of 932,800 DKK.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Master's Degree
585,900 DKK
PhD +59%
932,800 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.

Professor - Architecture 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 professor - architecture will earn an average of 714,300 DKK, while a female professor - architecture will earn around 683,800 DKK.

This means that a male professor - architecture earns approximately 4% more than a female professor - architecture for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Denmark

Male
714,300 DKK
Female -4%
683,800 DKK

Professor - Architecture 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 Professor - Architecture in Denmark is around 12% every 17 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 = ( 12 ÷ 17 ) × 12  = 8%

What this means is that a Professor - Architecture in Denmark can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 8% 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%

Professor - Architecture 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 Professor - Architecture is a moderate bonus based job, with 54% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

46% 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 3% to 5%.

Received Bonus
54%
No Bonus
46%

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 Professor - Architecture

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Professor - Architecture in Denmark.

Job Title Category Salary
Academic Advisor Teaching / Education 524,700 DKK
Academic Assistant Teaching / Education 353,600 DKK
Academic Coach Teaching / Education 496,100 DKK
Academic Librarian Teaching / Education 362,200 DKK
Academic Manager Teaching / Education 587,800 DKK
Academic Specialist Teaching / Education 424,900 DKK
Academic Staff Teaching / Education 388,100 DKK
Accompanist Teaching / Education 436,200 DKK
Achievement Coach Teaching / Education 491,000 DKK
Admissions Specialist Teaching / Education 454,900 DKK
Agricultural Sciences Teacher Teaching / Education 377,200 DKK
Anthropology Teacher Teaching / Education 394,500 DKK
Arabic Language Teacher Teaching / Education 369,300 DKK
Archeology Teacher Teaching / Education 415,900 DKK
Architecture Teacher Teaching / Education 430,500 DKK
Archivist Teaching / Education 345,700 DKK
Art Teacher Teaching / Education 389,200 DKK
Assistant School Principal Teaching / Education 502,200 DKK
Assistant Teacher Teaching / Education 349,300 DKK
Biochemistry Professor Teaching / Education 704,300 DKK
Biology Teacher Teaching / Education 415,900 DKK
Bursary Scheme Manager Teaching / Education 466,300 DKK
Business Teacher Teaching / Education 425,100 DKK
Careers Advisor Teaching / Education 507,300 DKK
Careers Consultant Teaching / Education 504,400 DKK
Chemistry Teacher Teaching / Education 381,800 DKK
Child Care Coordinator Teaching / Education 415,900 DKK
Child Care Worker Teaching / Education 320,500 DKK
Childcare Worker Teaching / Education 327,800 DKK
Classroom Assistant Teaching / Education 340,000 DKK
Clinical School Psychologist Teaching / Education 590,200 DKK
College Aide Teaching / Education 500,100 DKK
College and Career Readiness Specialist Teaching / Education 510,000 DKK
College Dean Teaching / Education 938,700 DKK
College President Teaching / Education 890,700 DKK
Communications Teacher Teaching / Education 417,100 DKK
Community Education Officer Teaching / Education 349,300 DKK
Computer Science Teacher Teaching / Education 401,300 DKK
Computer Teacher Teaching / Education 386,400 DKK
Creative Writing Trainer Teaching / Education 496,100 DKK
Credit Counselor Teaching / Education 510,200 DKK
Cultural Studies Teacher Teaching / Education 401,300 DKK
Curriculum Coordinator Teaching / Education 454,300 DKK
Curriculum Developer Teaching / Education 524,300 DKK
Curriculum Specialist Teaching / Education 510,300 DKK
Dean of Faculty Teaching / Education 917,700 DKK
Demonstrator Teaching / Education 367,900 DKK
Deputy Controller of Examinations Teaching / Education 472,000 DKK
Director of Learning Technology Teaching / Education 558,300 DKK
Distance Learning Coordinator Teaching / Education 454,900 DKK
Economics Lecturer Teaching / Education 724,300 DKK
Economics Teacher Teaching / Education 406,300 DKK
Education Administrator Teaching / Education 478,100 DKK
Education Assistant Teaching / Education 363,000 DKK
Education Assistant Director Teaching / Education 524,400 DKK
Education Assistant Librarian Teaching / Education 294,700 DKK
Education Assistant Principal Teaching / Education 425,100 DKK
Education Assistant Professor Teaching / Education 553,800 DKK
Education Associate Teaching / Education 394,800 DKK
Education Consultant Teaching / Education 489,500 DKK
Education Consultant Teaching / Education 566,900 DKK
Education Coordinator Teaching / Education 433,800 DKK
Education Counselor Teaching / Education 459,700 DKK
Education Director Teaching / Education 735,500 DKK
Education Program Specialist Teaching / Education 493,000 DKK
Education Researcher Teaching / Education 590,200 DKK
Education Resource Specialist Teaching / Education 431,100 DKK
Education Services Facilitator Teaching / Education 480,600 DKK
Educational Psychologist Teaching / Education 623,200 DKK
EFL Teacher Teaching / Education 407,100 DKK
eLearning Trainer Teaching / Education 369,900 DKK
Elementary School Teacher Teaching / Education 344,600 DKK
Engineering Lecturer Teaching / Education 694,700 DKK
Engineering Teacher Teaching / Education 562,600 DKK
English Teacher Teaching / Education 378,300 DKK
ESL Teacher Teaching / Education 420,800 DKK
Faculty Assistant Teaching / Education 489,600 DKK
Foreign Language Teacher Teaching / Education 354,000 DKK
GED Teacher Teaching / Education 371,100 DKK
Geography Teacher Teaching / Education 369,300 DKK
Head of Mathematics Department Teaching / Education 524,400 DKK
Head of School Teaching / Education 675,200 DKK
High School Teacher Teaching / Education 417,200 DKK
History Teacher Teaching / Education 399,900 DKK
Infant Teacher Teaching / Education 296,000 DKK
Instructional Assistant Teaching / Education 430,000 DKK
Instructor Teaching / Education 447,700 DKK
Kindergarten Teacher Teaching / Education 325,800 DKK
Language Instructor For Expatriate Teaching / Education 341,900 DKK
Law Teacher Teaching / Education 581,000 DKK
Learning Designer Teaching / Education 489,500 DKK
Lecturer Teaching / Education 664,500 DKK
Librarian Teaching / Education 341,900 DKK
Library Assistant Teaching / Education 268,900 DKK
Library Director Teaching / Education 460,500 DKK
Library Specialist Teaching / Education 332,500 DKK
Library Technician Teaching / Education 308,300 DKK
Life Sciences Teacher Teaching / Education 382,600 DKK
Math Lecturer Teaching / Education 683,800 DKK
Math Teacher Teaching / Education 431,100 DKK
Mathematics Teacher Teaching / Education 453,200 DKK
Mentor Teaching / Education 459,300 DKK
Middle School Teacher Teaching / Education 436,200 DKK
Music Teacher Teaching / Education 381,800 DKK
Nursery Manager Teaching / Education 614,600 DKK
Nursery Worker Teaching / Education 243,000 DKK
Paraprofessional Teaching / Education 514,800 DKK
Physical Education Specialist Teaching / Education 442,300 DKK
Physical Education Teacher Teaching / Education 357,300 DKK
Physics Teacher Teaching / Education 419,400 DKK
Political Science Teacher Teaching / Education 436,200 DKK
Post Doctoral Researcher Teaching / Education 600,000 DKK
Preschool Education Administrator Teaching / Education 433,400 DKK
Preschool Teacher Teaching / Education 330,900 DKK
Primary School Teacher Teaching / Education 372,600 DKK
Principal Teaching / Education 596,100 DKK
Product Specialist Teaching / Education 451,000 DKK
Professor - Accounting Teaching / Education 719,100 DKK
Professor - Biology Teaching / Education 717,900 DKK
Professor - Business Administration Teaching / Education 672,600 DKK
Professor - Chemical Engineering Teaching / Education 778,900 DKK
Professor - Chemistry Teaching / Education 736,700 DKK
Professor - Civil Engineering Teaching / Education 721,600 DKK
Professor - Communication Teaching / Education 687,100 DKK
Professor - Computer Science Teaching / Education 693,100 DKK
Professor - Dentistry Teaching / Education 767,000 DKK
Professor - Drama Teaching / Education 675,100 DKK
Professor - Economics Teaching / Education 769,500 DKK
Professor - Education Teaching / Education 725,700 DKK
Professor - Electrical Engineering Teaching / Education 727,400 DKK
Professor - English Teaching / Education 696,700 DKK
Professor - Environmental Engineering Teaching / Education 714,300 DKK
Professor - Foreign Languages Teaching / Education 702,800 DKK
Professor - Geological Sciences Teaching / Education 696,700 DKK
Professor - History Teaching / Education 744,700 DKK
Professor - Industrial Engineering Teaching / Education 707,700 DKK
Professor - Law Teaching / Education 736,700 DKK
Professor - Legal Support Teaching / Education 695,400 DKK
Professor - Liberal Arts Teaching / Education 694,700 DKK
Professor - Marketing Teaching / Education 706,200 DKK
Professor - Mathematics Teaching / Education 803,400 DKK
Professor - Mechanical Engineering Teaching / Education 754,900 DKK
Professor - Medical Administration Teaching / Education 803,400 DKK
Professor - Medicine Teaching / Education 868,400 DKK
Professor - Music Teaching / Education 637,500 DKK
Professor - Nursing Teaching / Education 693,100 DKK
Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences Teaching / Education 698,200 DKK
Professor - Philosophy Teaching / Education 746,600 DKK
Professor - Physical Therapy Teaching / Education 751,700 DKK
Professor - Physics Teaching / Education 744,700 DKK
Professor - Psychology Teaching / Education 718,000 DKK
Professor - Rehabilitation Teaching / Education 641,900 DKK
Professor - Social Work Teaching / Education 667,400 DKK
Professor - Sociology Teaching / Education 699,700 DKK
Professor - Special Education Teaching / Education 751,100 DKK
Psychology Teacher Teaching / Education 580,600 DKK
Public Management Assistant Professor Teaching / Education 578,500 DKK
School Counselor Teaching / Education 562,600 DKK
Science Educator Teaching / Education 398,300 DKK
Science Laboratory Assistant Teaching / Education 361,500 DKK
Science Teacher Teaching / Education 389,200 DKK
Secondary Mathematics Teacher Teaching / Education 430,000 DKK
Secondary School Teacher Teaching / Education 407,100 DKK
Special Education Teacher Teaching / Education 425,100 DKK
Special Needs Assistant Teaching / Education 332,500 DKK
Statistics Lecturer Teaching / Education 687,100 DKK
Student Accounts Coordinator Teaching / Education 369,900 DKK
Student Development Specialist Teaching / Education 464,900 DKK
Student Employment Specialist Teaching / Education 424,300 DKK
Student Services Teaching / Education 354,000 DKK
Student Services Coordinator Teaching / Education 367,200 DKK
Student Support Manager Teaching / Education 471,700 DKK
Substitute Teacher Teaching / Education 330,900 DKK
Teacher Teaching / Education 371,100 DKK
Teacher Aide Teaching / Education 299,500 DKK
Teacher Trainer Teaching / Education 496,100 DKK
Teaching Assistant Teaching / Education 309,800 DKK
TEFL Teacher Teaching / Education 409,000 DKK
Training and Development Specialist Teaching / Education 510,000 DKK
Training Coordinator Teaching / Education 376,800 DKK
Tutor Teaching / Education 389,200 DKK
University Teacher Teaching / Education 717,900 DKK
Vocational Education Teacher Teaching / Education 394,800 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 774,200 DKK

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