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Science and Technical Services Average Salaries in Denmark 2024

How much money does a person working in Science and Technical Services make in Denmark?


Average Monthly Salary
53,000 DKK
( 636,000 DKK yearly)

LOW
19,700
DKK
AVERAGE
53,000
DKK
HIGH
90,700
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 Science and Technical Services in Denmark typically earns around 53,000 DKK. Salaries range from 19,700 DKK (lowest average) to 90,700 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 Science and Technical Services 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
Science and Technical Services
3D Lab Technologist36,200 DKK
3D Printing Specialist36,400 DKK
Algorithm Developer49,400 DKK
Analytical Chemist73,700 DKK
Anthropologist56,500 DKK
Archeologist51,400 DKK
Assistant Breeder26,000 DKK
Astronomer88,900 DKK
Atmospheric and Space Scientist74,200 DKK
Behavior Analyst47,400 DKK
Behavior Intervention Specialist55,500 DKK
Behavior Specialist49,400 DKK
Biochemist79,000 DKK
Biofuels Processing Technician33,200 DKK
Biofuels Production Manager56,400 DKK
Biologist85,300 DKK
Biomedical Laboratory Officer32,000 DKK
Biomedical Scientist89,200 DKK
Biophysicist86,000 DKK
Chemical Engineer40,800 DKK
Chemical Technologist35,900 DKK
Chemist76,800 DKK
Chief Robotics Integration Officer62,400 DKK
Chief Technologist69,400 DKK
Climate Change Analyst53,600 DKK
Clinical Laboratory Scientist88,800 DKK
Computer Scientist63,700 DKK
Conservation Scientist69,900 DKK
Data Science Specialist51,900 DKK
Data Scientist62,000 DKK
DNA Analyst85,700 DKK
Ecologist65,100 DKK
Economic Development Specialist63,100 DKK
Flavourist26,300 DKK
Food Scientist52,200 DKK
Forensic Scientist65,400 DKK
Formulation Technologist31,300 DKK
Fraud Investigator38,100 DKK
Genomics Scientist87,900 DKK
Geographer45,300 DKK
Geographic Information Systems Technician27,800 DKK
Geological Data Technician27,900 DKK
Geological Technician35,100 DKK
Geologist71,800 DKK
Geomatics Scientist68,400 DKK
Geophysical Data Technician26,900 DKK
Geospatial Information Scientist and Technologist63,500 DKK
Global Technical Lead89,300 DKK
Hydrologist52,900 DKK
Industrial Ecologist59,200 DKK
Intelligence Analyst47,600 DKK
Internet of Things (IoT) Architect45,100 DKK
Internet of Things (IoT) Compliance Analyst45,100 DKK
Internet of Things (IoT) Consultant46,100 DKK
Internet of Things (IoT) Engineer40,900 DKK
Internet of Things (IoT) Integration Specialist42,200 DKK
Internet of Things (IoT) Logistics Analyst36,000 DKK
Internet of Things (IoT) Security Analyst35,700 DKK
Internet of Things (IoT) Specialist38,800 DKK
Internet of Things (IoT) Technician31,500 DKK
Knowledge Management Specialist40,400 DKK
Lab Analyst35,200 DKK
Lab Manager57,000 DKK
Lab Technician24,200 DKK
Laboratory Manager59,400 DKK
Laboratory Researcher38,600 DKK
Laboratory Technician24,100 DKK
Life Sciences Analyst58,000 DKK
Life Scientist68,500 DKK
Marine Architect50,700 DKK
Marine Biologist61,200 DKK
Marine Superintendent34,200 DKK
Materials Analyst35,600 DKK
Materials Scientist62,800 DKK
Mathematician63,600 DKK
Medical Scientist89,500 DKK
Metallurgist58,800 DKK
Meteorologist62,300 DKK
Microbiologist87,800 DKK
Natural Language Processing Researcher55,300 DKK
Natural Resource Specialist48,300 DKK
Natural Resources Analyst50,000 DKK
Natural Sciences Manager82,200 DKK
Neurotechnology Specialist72,800 DKK
Nuclear Engineer85,900 DKK
Physical Scientist69,700 DKK
Physicist83,500 DKK
Political Scientist64,900 DKK
Polygraph Examiner21,900 DKK
Polysomnographic Technologist39,700 DKK
Product Development Scientist66,900 DKK
Quantitative Research Analyst58,900 DKK
Quantitative Researcher56,500 DKK
Quantum Algorithm Developer50,500 DKK
Quantum Computing Engineer43,700 DKK
Quantum Computing Ethics Officer39,600 DKK
Quantum Computing Specialist48,100 DKK
Radiation Protection Specialist43,800 DKK
Refrigeration Technician19,500 DKK
Research Scientist62,900 DKK
Risk Safety Engineer37,600 DKK
Robotics Architect49,100 DKK
Scientific Photographer36,000 DKK
Scientific Programmer54,100 DKK
Scientist59,500 DKK
Service Engineer38,300 DKK
Service Technician25,900 DKK
Social Science Research Assistant34,400 DKK
Social Scientist67,500 DKK
Sociologist62,400 DKK
Soil Scientist50,300 DKK
Statistical Analyst37,800 DKK
Statistical Assistant26,500 DKK
Statistician56,500 DKK
Survey Analyst37,000 DKK
Survey Researcher33,000 DKK
Surveying and Mapping Technician23,800 DKK
Team Leader54,200 DKK
Technical Manager57,600 DKK
Technical Officer24,500 DKK
Technical Service Director74,200 DKK
Technical Services Regulatory Affairs Specialist36,700 DKK
Technical Services Research and Development Manager88,500 DKK
Technical Services Research Associate42,200 DKK
Technical Services Research Coordinator44,300 DKK
Technician24,300 DKK
Water Ecologist71,400 DKK
Wearable Technology Developer41,200 DKK
Wearables Specialist37,400 DKK
Wildlife Biologist60,700 DKK


Science and Technical Services Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Denmark

Median and salary distribution Denmark Science and Technical Services monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
49,000 DKK or more
10% of people earn
41,800 to 49,000 DKK
20% of people earn
25,800 DKK or less
65% of people earn
25,800 to 41,800 DKK
Minimum Salary
19,700 DKK
Median
49,000 DKK
Maximum
90,700 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 Science and Technical Services in Denmark range from 19,700 DKK (starting average salary) to 90,700 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 Science and Technical Services is 49,000 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 Science and Technical Services in Denmark earn less than 37,700 DKK, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 57,900 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 Science and Technical Services in Denmark. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 25,800 DKK to 41,800 DKK. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 25,800 DKK mark, while 10% ranged from 41,800 DKK to 49,000 DKK. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 49,000 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 Science and Technical Services 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 Science and Technical Services 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 / Science and Technical Services / Denmark

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

Male
54,100 DKK
Female-4%
51,900 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 / Science and Technical Services / Denmark

How much are annual salary increments in Denmark for individuals working in Science and Technical Services? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Science and Technical Services in Denmark are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 11% every 13 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 15 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Denmark Science and Technical Services
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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 / Science and Technical Services / Denmark

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Denmark Science and Technical Services
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44% of surveyed staff in Science and Technical Services reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 56% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 3% to 6% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
56%
No Bonus
44%

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 / Science and Technical Services / Denmark


310 DKK per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Science and Technical Services 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 Science and Technical Services in Denmark is 110 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
Copenhagen56,700 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 Science and Technical Services in Denmark?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 49,000 DKK and 57,900 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 Science and Technical Services in Denmark ranges from 19,700 DKK to 37,700 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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