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Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Average Salaries in Denmark 2024

How much money does a person working in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology make in Denmark?


Average Monthly Salary
54,400 DKK
( 653,000 DKK yearly)

LOW
27,200
DKK
AVERAGE
54,400
DKK
HIGH
96,800
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 Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology in Denmark typically earns around 54,400 DKK. Salaries range from 27,200 DKK (lowest average) to 96,800 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 Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 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
Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology
Assistant Pharmacist32,700 DKK
Assistant Pharmacy Director66,000 DKK
Associate Medical Affairs Director86,800 DKK
Bioethics Specialist49,200 DKK
Biofabrication Specialist48,400 DKK
Bioinformatics Scientist79,700 DKK
Bioinformatics Technician35,300 DKK
Biological Scientist87,200 DKK
Biological Technician35,900 DKK
Biomanufacturing Technician42,000 DKK
Biomarker Scientist54,600 DKK
Biomedical Electronics Technician33,500 DKK
Biomedical Engineer34,200 DKK
Biomedical Engineering Director63,600 DKK
Bioprocess Engineer42,100 DKK
Biostatistician54,600 DKK
Biotechnologist 52,500 DKK
Biotechnology Lead Data Manager39,900 DKK
Cell Therapy Scientist69,300 DKK
Chemical Process Technician38,600 DKK
Clinical Consultant53,900 DKK
Clinical Data Manager50,900 DKK
Clinical Data Specialist49,500 DKK
Clinical Informatics Specialist38,100 DKK
Clinical Operations Manager72,300 DKK
Clinical Pharmacist50,800 DKK
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist64,600 DKK
Clinical Programmer26,500 DKK
Clinical Project Manager49,500 DKK
Clinical Research Associate43,200 DKK
Clinical Research Manager70,600 DKK
Clinical Study Manager61,800 DKK
Clinical Trials Compliance Officer86,500 DKK
Compliance Specialist51,900 DKK
Computational Chemist65,700 DKK
Cytology Laboratory Technologist40,700 DKK
Cytotechnologist43,100 DKK
Digital Biomarker Developer52,400 DKK
Digital Health Specialist44,800 DKK
Drug Safety Specialist58,500 DKK
GCP Auditor46,500 DKK
Gene Editing Compliance Officer63,900 DKK
Gene Editing Specialist54,500 DKK
Gene Therapy Researcher55,300 DKK
Hospital Pharmacy Technician40,600 DKK
Manufacturing Engineer44,700 DKK
Medical 3D Printing Specialist43,000 DKK
Medical Affairs Director84,200 DKK
Medical Device Compliance Specialist49,500 DKK
Medical Device Data Analyst49,900 DKK
Medical Device Designer46,700 DKK
Medical Representative 33,300 DKK
Medical Science Liaison59,600 DKK
Medical Technology Writer36,700 DKK
Molecular and Cellular Biologist81,600 DKK
Nuclear Pharmacist52,700 DKK
Pharmaceutical Compliance Auditor76,500 DKK
Pharmaceutical Manager88,400 DKK
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Lead99,500 DKK
Pharmaceutical Operations Excellence Manager82,200 DKK
Pharmaceutical Process Engineer48,600 DKK
Pharmaceutical Production Assistant Manager56,100 DKK
Pharmaceutical Project Manager55,700 DKK
Pharmaceutical Quality Auditor55,500 DKK
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Assistant41,000 DKK
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Manager59,400 DKK
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Specialist47,700 DKK
Pharmaceutical Representative36,400 DKK
Pharmaceutical Research Associate52,500 DKK
Pharmaceutical Research Scientist77,600 DKK
Pharmaceutical Researcher78,500 DKK
Pharmaceutical Sales and Marketing Manager65,500 DKK
Pharmaceutical Sales Manager71,700 DKK
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative34,900 DKK
Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Manager76,900 DKK
Pharmaceutical Team Leader55,900 DKK
Pharmaceutical Technologist39,500 DKK
Pharmacist53,200 DKK
Pharmacogenomics Expert59,600 DKK
Pharmacovigilance Analyst56,000 DKK
Pharmacy Aide33,300 DKK
Pharmacy Manager72,100 DKK
Pharmacy Stock Controller31,100 DKK
Pharmacy Technician29,300 DKK
Precision Medicine Compliance Analyst59,800 DKK
Precision Medicine Specialist53,800 DKK
Records Management Coordinator28,300 DKK
Shift Encapsulator32,100 DKK
Staff Pharmacist49,600 DKK
Synthetic Biologist59,800 DKK
Telepharmacy Technician30,400 DKK


Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Denmark

Median and salary distribution Denmark Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
53,400 DKK or more
10% of people earn
46,600 to 53,400 DKK
20% of people earn
31,800 DKK or less
65% of people earn
31,800 to 46,600 DKK
Minimum Salary
27,200 DKK
Median
48,800 DKK
Maximum
96,800 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 Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology in Denmark range from 27,200 DKK (starting average salary) to 96,800 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 Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology is 48,800 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 Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology in Denmark earn less than 40,100 DKK, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 56,900 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 Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology in Denmark. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 31,800 DKK to 46,600 DKK. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 31,800 DKK mark, while 10% ranged from 46,600 DKK to 53,400 DKK. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 53,400 DKK or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

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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 Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 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 Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 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 / Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology / Denmark

Salary comparison by gender Denmark Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 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 Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology in Denmark, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 4%.

Male
55,500 DKK
Female-4%
53,300 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 / Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology / Denmark

How much are annual salary increments in Denmark for individuals working in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology in Denmark are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 10% every 14 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

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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 / Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology / Denmark

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Denmark Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology
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49% of surveyed staff in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 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 / Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology / Denmark


310 DKK per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology in Denmark is 310 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 Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology in Denmark is 160 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
Copenhagen58,200 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 Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology in Denmark?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 48,800 DKK and 56,900 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 Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology in Denmark ranges from 27,200 DKK to 40,100 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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