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Human Resources Average Salaries in Copenhagen 2024

How much money does a person working in Human Resources make in Copenhagen?


Average Monthly Salary
41,900 DKK
( 502,000 DKK yearly)

LOW
17,500
DKK
AVERAGE
41,900
DKK
HIGH
71,100
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 Human Resources in Copenhagen typically earns around 41,900 DKK. Salaries range from 17,500 DKK (lowest average) to 71,100 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 Human Resources domain in Copenhagen 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
Human Resources
Benefits Administrator29,500 DKK
Benefits Analyst33,000 DKK
Benefits Manager57,400 DKK
Benefits Specialist35,000 DKK
Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer58,200 DKK
Chief Happiness Officer60,000 DKK
Chief Human Resources Officer74,800 DKK
Chief Listening Officer52,800 DKK
Chief People Officer69,000 DKK
Chief Remote Work and Collaboration Officer52,000 DKK
Compensation Analyst35,000 DKK
Compensation and Benefits Manager56,300 DKK
Compensation and Benefits Officer23,300 DKK
Compensation and Benefits Specialist35,000 DKK
Compensation Manager55,100 DKK
Corporate Director of Human Resources69,700 DKK
Corporate Recruiter48,400 DKK
Corporate Trainer35,700 DKK
Director of Talent Acquisition69,300 DKK
Diversity and Inclusion Specialist45,100 DKK
Employee Benefits Administrator40,200 DKK
Employee Benefits Consultant52,000 DKK
Employee Benefits Coordinator21,000 DKK
Employee Communications Manager50,500 DKK
Employee Development Specialist44,900 DKK
Employee Engagement Specialist45,000 DKK
Employee Experience Manager50,800 DKK
Employee Health and Wellness Administrator44,300 DKK
Employee Performance Specialist34,600 DKK
Employee Relations Analyst48,700 DKK
Employee Relations Manager50,000 DKK
Employee Relations Practitioner52,000 DKK
Employee Relations Representative34,200 DKK
Employee Relations Specialist45,500 DKK
Employee Services Manager51,500 DKK
Employee Services Specialist47,300 DKK
Employee Wellness Officer36,700 DKK
Employment Advice Worker22,400 DKK
Employment Interviewer33,300 DKK
Employment Relations Officer21,500 DKK
Employment Service Specialist28,300 DKK
Employment Services Coordinator31,100 DKK
Enrollment Counselor42,800 DKK
Equal Opportunity Representative36,400 DKK
Executive Human Capital Management71,700 DKK
Executive Recruiter48,800 DKK
Expatriate Administration Manager50,000 DKK
Expatriate Administration Supervisor31,700 DKK
Global Mobility Manager61,300 DKK
Head of Culture55,600 DKK
Head of Human Resources65,300 DKK
Headhunter49,300 DKK
Health Benefits Coordinator29,500 DKK
HRIS Analyst26,100 DKK
HRIS Manager41,500 DKK
HRIS Officer21,500 DKK
HRIS Supervisor24,600 DKK
Human Resources Administration Specialist26,600 DKK
Human Resources Administrative Assistant20,700 DKK
Human Resources Administrative Coordinator27,800 DKK
Human Resources Administrator30,600 DKK
Human Resources Advisor47,700 DKK
Human Resources Analyst41,000 DKK
Human Resources Assessor26,300 DKK
Human Resources Assistant18,700 DKK
Human Resources Assistant Manager50,200 DKK
Human Resources Associate18,100 DKK
Human Resources Compliance Officer42,700 DKK
Human Resources Consultant53,700 DKK
Human Resources Coordinator19,600 DKK
Human Resources Data Analytics Manager41,400 DKK
Human Resources Data Scientist42,900 DKK
Human Resources Deputy Manager 54,400 DKK
Human Resources Development Manager65,200 DKK
Human Resources Director74,800 DKK
Human Resources Executive46,300 DKK
Human Resources Generalist36,700 DKK
Human Resources Manager64,700 DKK
Human Resources Officer26,400 DKK
Human Resources Recruiter48,800 DKK
Human Resources Representative26,200 DKK
Human Resources Section Head42,600 DKK
Human Resources Services Manager59,500 DKK
Human Resources Shared Services Manager48,700 DKK
Human Resources Specialist36,400 DKK
Human Resources Superintendent24,400 DKK
Human Resources Systems Administrator35,900 DKK
Human Resources Technology Consultant41,200 DKK
Human Resources Training Executive48,000 DKK
Human Resources Transformation Consultant48,900 DKK
Human Resources Vice President70,000 DKK
Industrial Organizational Psychologist59,200 DKK
Job Evaluation Specialist46,700 DKK
Labor Relations Director55,700 DKK
Labor Relations Manager57,300 DKK
Labor Relations Specialist25,900 DKK
Learning and Development Manager57,600 DKK
Learning and Development Specialist41,600 DKK
Occupational Health and Safety Officer26,000 DKK
Organizational Development Consultant52,200 DKK
Organizational Development Manager59,400 DKK
Organizational Development Specialist31,000 DKK
Payroll Assistant22,900 DKK
Payroll Supervisor28,600 DKK
People Development Officer36,000 DKK
People Operations Analyst42,900 DKK
Personnel Officer19,400 DKK
Personnel Recruiter50,800 DKK
Records Clerk17,100 DKK
Records Manager28,800 DKK
Recruiter48,800 DKK
Recruiting Coordinator25,300 DKK
Recruiting Manager66,000 DKK
Recruitment Consultant46,200 DKK
Recruitment Officer25,300 DKK
Recruitment Supervisor40,000 DKK
Remote Collaboration Consultant37,300 DKK
Remote Work Compliance Manager48,600 DKK
Remote Work Coordinator33,300 DKK
Remote Work Manager45,800 DKK
Research Associate23,100 DKK
SAP Resource Manager50,000 DKK
Talent Acquisition Manager66,600 DKK
Talent Acquisition Specialist36,400 DKK
Talent Brand Manager55,900 DKK
Talent Management Officer29,800 DKK
Technical Recruiter30,700 DKK
Training Administrator25,700 DKK
Training and Development Manager58,200 DKK
Training and Development Section Head51,000 DKK
Training Executive56,300 DKK
Training Manager57,600 DKK
Training Officer24,500 DKK
Training Specialist35,500 DKK
Workforce Planning Analyst42,500 DKK


Human Resources Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Copenhagen

Median and salary distribution Copenhagen Human Resources monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
40,500 DKK or more
10% of people earn
34,900 to 40,500 DKK
20% of people earn
22,600 DKK or less
65% of people earn
22,600 to 34,900 DKK
Minimum Salary
17,500 DKK
Median
39,700 DKK
Maximum
71,100 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 Human Resources in Copenhagen range from 17,500 DKK (starting average salary) to 71,100 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 Human Resources is 39,700 DKK, implying that half of the workforce in Copenhagen 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 Human Resources in Copenhagen earn less than 31,400 DKK, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 46,600 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 Human Resources in Copenhagen. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 22,600 DKK to 34,900 DKK. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 22,600 DKK mark, while 10% ranged from 34,900 DKK to 40,500 DKK. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 40,500 DKK or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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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 Human Resources in Copenhagen 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 Human Resources in Copenhagen, 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 / Human Resources / Copenhagen

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

Male
40,000 DKK
Female-4%
38,400 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 / Human Resources / Copenhagen

How much are annual salary increments in Copenhagen for individuals working in Human Resources? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Human Resources in Denmark are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately % every months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 15 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Denmark Human Resources
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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 / Human Resources / Denmark

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Denmark Human Resources
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100% of surveyed staff in Human Resources reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while % said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

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

Received Bonus
%
No Bonus
100%

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 / Human Resources / Copenhagen


240 DKK per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Human Resources in Copenhagen is 240 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 Human Resources in Copenhagen is 100 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
Copenhagen41,900 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 Human Resources in Copenhagen?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 39,700 DKK and 46,600 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 Human Resources in Copenhagen ranges from 17,500 DKK to 31,400 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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