Animator Average Salary in Denmark 2023
How much money does an Animator make in Denmark?
LOW
15,700
DKK AVERAGE
29,600
DKK HIGH
45,000
DKK
A person working as an Animator in Denmark typically earns around 29,600 DKK per month. Salaries range from 15,700 DKK (lowest) to 45,000 DKK (highest).
This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Animator salaries vary drastically based on experience, skills, gender, or location. Below you will find a detailed breakdown based on many different criteria.
Animator Salary Distribution in Denmark
The median, the maximum, the minimum, and the range
Salary Range
Animator salaries in Denmark range from 15,700 DKK per month (minimum salary) to 45,000 DKK per month (maximum salary).
Median Salary
The median salary is 27,800 DKK per month, which means that half (50%) of people working as Animator(s) are earning less than 27,800 DKK while the other half are earning more than 27,800 DKK. The median represents the middle salary value. Generally speaking, you would want to be on the right side of the graph with the group earning more than the median salary.
Percentiles
Closely related to the median are two values: the 25th and the 75th percentiles. Reading from the salary distribution diagram, 25% of Animator(s) are earning less than 19,600 DKK while 75% of them are earning more than 19,600 DKK. Also from the diagram, 75% of Animator(s) are earning less than 34,200 DKK while 25% are earning more than 34,200 DKK.
What is the difference between the median and the average salary?
Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both of the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people are earning 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
Animator Salary Comparison by Years of Experience
How does experience and age affect your pay?
The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally the more years of experience the higher your wage. We broke down Animator salaries by experience level and this is what we found.
An Animator with less than two years of experience makes approximately 18,000 DKK per month.
While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 22,100 DKK per month, 23% more than someone with less than two year's experience.
Moving forward, an experience level between five and ten years lands a salary of 31,400 DKK per month, 42% more than someone with two to five years of experience.
Additionally, Animator(s) whose expertise span anywhere between ten and fifteen years get a salary equivalent to 36,600 DKK per month, 17% 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 40,300 DKK per month, 10% more than someone with ten to fifteen years of experience.
Lastly, employees with more than twenty years of professional experience get a salary of 42,700 DKK per month, 6% more than people with fifteen to twenty years of experience.
Animator average salary change by experience in Denmark
| 0 - 2 Years | 18,000 DKK | |
| 2 - 5 Years | +23% | 22,100 DKK |
| 5 - 10 Years | +42% | 31,400 DKK |
| 10 - 15 Years | +17% | 36,600 DKK |
| 15 - 20 Years | +10% | 40,300 DKK |
| 20+ Years | +6% | 42,700 DKK |
Typical Salary Progress for Most Careers
Animator Salary Comparison By Education
How do education levels affect salaries?
Displayed below is the average salary difference between different Animator(s) who have the same experience but different education levels.
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 Animator salaries by education level in order to make a comparison.
When the education level is High School, the average salary of an Animator is 21,800 DKK per month.
While someone with a Certificate or Diploma gets a salary of 24,800 DKK per month, 13% more than someone having a High School degree.
A Bachelor's Degree gets its holder an average salary of 32,400 DKK per month, 31% more than someone with a Certificate or Diploma.
Professionals who hold a Master's Degree are rewarded with an average salary of 42,700 DKK per month, 32% more than someone with Bachelor's Degree.
Animator average salary difference by education level in Denmark
| High School | 21,800 DKK | |
| Certificate or Diploma | +13% | 24,800 DKK |
| Bachelor's Degree | +31% | 32,400 DKK |
| Master's Degree | +32% | 42,700 DKK |
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 203,000 Danish Krone(s) to 610,000 Danish Krone(s) 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 into a higher paying job. The numbers seem to support the thoery. 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
Animator Salary Comparison By Gender
Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? Male Animator employees in Denmark earn 4% more than their female counterparts on average.
| Male | 30,200 DKK | |
| Female | -4% | 29,000 DKK |
Salary Comparison By Gender in Denmark for all Careers
Animator Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in Denmark
How much are annual salary increments in Denmark for Animator(s)? How often do employees get salary raises?
Animator
Animator(s) in Denmark are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 11% every 15 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 15 months.
Denmark / All Professions
The term 'Annual Salary Increase' usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rarely 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
Annual Increment Rate By Industry 2022
| Banking | 4% | |
| Energy | 8% | |
| Information Technology | 3% | |
| Healthcare | 7% | |
| Travel | 2% | |
| Construction | 6% | |
| Education | 1% |
Listed above are the average annual increase rates for each industry in Denmark for the year 2022. Companies within thriving industries tend to provide higher and more frequent raises. Exceptions do exist, but generally speaking, the situation of any company is closely related to the economic situation in the country or region. These figures tend to change frequently.
Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs
Animator Bonus and Incentive Rates in Denmark
How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?
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An Animator is considered to be a low bonus-based job due to the generally limited involvement in direct revenue generation, with exceptions of course. The people who get the highest bonuses are usually somehow involved in the revenue generation cycle.
72% of surveyed staff reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 28% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.
Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 1% to 3% of their annual salary.
| Received Bonus | 28% | |
| No Bonus | 72% |
Types of Bonuses Considered
Individual Performance-Based BonusesThe most standard form of bonus where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.
Company Performance BonusesOccasionally, 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 BonusesGranted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.
Holiday / End of Year BonusesThese 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 Generators | Supporting 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: | Example: |
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.
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.
Animator Average Hourly Wage in Denmark
170 DKK per hourThe average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Denmark is 170 DKK. This means that the average Animator in Denmark earns approximately 170 DKK for every worked hour.
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 fix 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.
Animator VS Other Jobs
The average salary for Animator is 23% less than that of Advertising / Grapic Design / Events. Also, Advertising / Grapic Design / Events salaries are 6% less than those of All Jobs.
Salary comparison with similar jobs
| Job Title | Average Salary |
| Advertising Account Executive | 44,000 DKK |  +49% |
| Advertising Account Manager | 49,200 DKK | +66% |
| Advertising Account Planner | 25,600 DKK |  -14% |
| Advertising Coordinator | 30,300 DKK | +2% |
| Advertising Manager | 65,000 DKK | +120% |
| Advertising Operations Manager | 63,900 DKK | +120% |
| Advertising Strategic Planner | 41,500 DKK | +40% |
| Advertising Team Leader | 36,400 DKK | +23% |
| Animator | 29,600 DKK | -0% |
| Art Director | 39,000 DKK | +32% |
| Artist | 31,700 DKK | +7% |
| Artworker | 24,300 DKK | -18% |
| Assistant Art Director | 32,600 DKK | +10% |
| Audiosual Technician | 23,800 DKK | -20% |
| Broadcast Administrator | 41,000 DKK | +38% |
| Catering Sales | 26,500 DKK | -10% |
| Catering Trainer | 29,600 DKK | -0% |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | 24,200 DKK | -18% |
| Conference Organiser | 29,600 DKK | -0% |
| Content and Media Production Lead | 47,300 DKK | +60% |
| CopyWriter | 27,900 DKK | -6% |
| Creative Designer | 29,900 DKK | +1% |
| Creative Director | 39,300 DKK | +33% |
| Designer | 22,700 DKK | -23% |
| Desktop Publisher | 20,100 DKK | -32% |
| Director of Graphic Design | 35,900 DKK | +21% |
| Events and Promotions Manager | 65,300 DKK | +120% |
| Exhibit Display Coordinator | 29,600 DKK | -0% |
| Exhibit Display Manager | 41,800 DKK | +41% |
| Finisher | 20,100 DKK | -32% |
| Graphic Artist | 25,700 DKK | -13% |
| Graphic Designer | 24,700 DKK | -17% |
| Graphics Design Supervisor | 34,500 DKK | +17% |
| Imagery Analyst | 23,800 DKK | -20% |
| Imaging Technologist | 22,800 DKK | -23% |
| Interaction Designer | 19,500 DKK | -34% |
| Media Planner | 34,300 DKK | +16% |
| Media Production Coordinator | 29,200 DKK | -1% |
| Media Production Manager | 55,600 DKK | +88% |
| Media Project Manager | 53,100 DKK | +79% |
| Media Relations Representative | 45,900 DKK | +55% |
| Media Sales Executive | 51,200 DKK | +73% |
| Multimedia Specialist | 22,800 DKK | -23% |
| Photographer | 22,200 DKK | -25% |
| PPC Campaign Manager | 40,200 DKK | +36% |
| Print Production Manager | 41,900 DKK | +42% |
| Product and Brand Manager | 63,900 DKK | +120% |
| Sales Promotion Manager | 61,700 DKK | +110% |
| Sketch Artist | 26,800 DKK | -9% |
| Social Media Executive | 50,300 DKK | +70% |
| Technical Typist | 18,100 DKK | -39% |
| User Experience UX Designer | 27,500 DKK | -7% |
| UX Designer | 24,700 DKK | -17% |
Salary Comparison By City
| City | Average Salary |
| Copenhagen | 31,000 DKK |
Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison
Where can you get paid more, working for a private company or for the government? Public sector employees in Denmark earn 6% more than their private sector counterparts on average across all sectors.
| Private Sector | 39,500 DKK | |
| Public Sector | +6% | 41,800 DKK |
