The database Loenoverblik.dk has aggregrated numbers for jobs, job functions and salaries in the Danish public sector.
Professor: 550.4 employed in total, monthly salary: DKK 76,474
Associate professor: 1056.4 employed in total, monthly salary: DKK 55,281
Assistant professor: 378.3 employed in total, monthly salary: DKK 46,144
Postdoc: 1081.3 employed in total, monthly salary: DKK 43,969
Office Employee: 371.6 employed in total, monthly salary: DKK 38,328
PhD fellow (PhD stipendiat): 1244.6 employed in total, monthly salary: DKK 35,249
It is run by the Danish Agency for Public Finance and Management – a part of the Ministry of Finance – and includes data on public-funded universities like the University of Copenhagen.
You can compare job functions and salaries across institutions, faculties and fields.
Salary negotiations for all staff at the University of Copenhagen (UCPH) take place every year. Here managers, staff that bargain their own salary, and staff representatives, negotiate and allocate the different categories of salary allowances – like qualification, function or staff retention – to staff.
The University of Copenhagen has an official wage transparency policy, and so we can here provide a comprehensive, aggregated overview of the total average monthly wage to all employee groups including pensions.
The number of employees in each position is expressed in full-time equivalents (FTE). One full-time equivalent corresponds to a full-time job. Two part-time employees could, for example, correspond to one FTE.
Source: www.loenoverblik.dk
Period: 4th quarter 2020 (data extracted March 2021)
Salary: Total wage including pension, excluding inconvenience allowance for both staff under collective (union) agreements and under a civil servant agreement.
Employees in ‘flexible job’ and similar employment schemes are not included.
Categories of employees with fewer than three full-time equivalents are not included, so the list is not exhaustive. However, the rector’s and other management members’ salary are included, as we have requested and received the numbers directly from UCPH via a Freedom of Information request.
- Rector (Rector): 1.0 FTE: DKK 158,479
- University Director (University Director): 1.0 FTE: DKK 138.022
- Prorector (Prorector): 1.0 FTE*: DKK 120,024
- Dean (Dekan): 5.0 FTE: DKK 118,973
- Director of administrative units (Vicedirektør) 8.0 FTE: DKK 106,328
- Associate Dean (Prodekan): 10.0 FTE: DKK 101,550
- Chief Physician (Overlæge): 6.0 FTE: DKK 96,235
- Faculty director (Fakultetsdirektør): 6.0 FTE: DKK 95,164
- Head of Department (Institutleder): 36.8 FTE: DKK 90,544
- Professor (Professor): 550.4 FTE: DKK 76,474
- Institutadministrator (Department administrator): 4.9 FTE: DKK 72,081
- Professor with special responsibilities (Professor Mso): 70.8 FTE: DKK 70,395
- Head of Administration (Administrationschef): 8.0 FTE: DKK 70,162
- Senior adviser w. personnel resp. (Chefkonsulent m. pers. ledelse): 180.4 FTE: DKK 66,290
- IT Manager (It-Leder): 4.0 FTE: DKK 65,089
- Head of division (Afdelingsleder): 4.0 FTE: DKK 64,340
- Doctor (Læge): 14.3 FTE: DKK 62,757
- Head of Section (Sektionsleder): 4.0 FTE: DKK 62,666
- Senior Research Consultant (Senior Forskningskonsulent): 5.0 FTE: DKK 62,109
- Divisional dentist (Afdelingstandlæge): 11.5 FTE: DKK 60,998
- Senior adviser (Chefkonsulent): 83.9 FTE: DKK 60,025
- Operations Manager (Driftsleder): 6.0 FTE: DKK 58,584
- Senior scientist/researcher (Seniorforsker): 22.3 FTE: DKK 57,956
- Machinist (Maskinmester): 16.9 FTE: DKK 57,124
- Centre Administrator (Centeradministrator): 3.0 FTE: DKK 57,109
- Building Constructor (Bygningskonstruktør): 9.0 FTE: DKK 57,038
- HR Consultant (Hr-Konsulent): 4.0 FTE: DKK 56,099
- Associate professor (Lektor): 1056.4 FTE: DKK 55,281
- Senior Advisor (Seniorrådgiver): 13.0 FTE: DKK 55,252
- Research consultant (Forskningskonsulent): 59.6 FTE: DKK 53,573
- Project manager (Projektleder): 8.0 FTE: DKK 53,362
- Engineer (Ingeniør): 10.5 FTE: DKK 53,336
- Senior consultant (Specialkonsulent): 446.7 FTE: DKK 53,332
- IT administrator (It-administrator): 11.0 FTE: DKK 52,884
- Architect (Arkitekt): 3.3 FTE: DKK 52,640
- Teaching lecturer (Undervisningsadjunkt): 6.8 FTE: DKK 52,554
- Inspector (Inspektør): 5.0 FTE: DKK 52,313
- Researcher/Scientist (Forsker): 3.0 FTE: DKK 51,742
- Service manager (Serviceleder): 3.0 FTE: DKK 51,742
- IT technician (It-Tekniker): 3.0 FTE: DKK 50,353
- Research coordinator (Forskn, Koordinator): 5.8 FTE: DKK 50,074
- Forensics academic staff (Retsmed,Akademisk Personale): 19.4 FTE: DKK 49,718
- Subject/academics coordinator (Faglig Koordinator): 6.8 FTE: DKK 49,631
- Studies lecturer (Studielektor) : 41.0 FTE: DKK 49,520
- Area Manager central campus (Områdeleder – Fu): 7.0 FTE: DKK 49,506
- Clinical instructor (Klinisk lærer): 7.0 FTE: DKK 49,411
- System administrator (Systemadministrator): 3.0 FTE: DKK 49,214
- Project coordinator (Projektkoordinator): 6.5 FTE: DKK 48,750
- Conservator (Konservator): 5.0 FTE: DKK 48,687
- Groups under 3 FTE (Grupper under 3 årsværk): * FTE: DKK 47,906
- Senior vet (Seniordyrlæge): 24.2 FTE: DKK 47,409
- Librarian (Bibliotekar): 3.9 FTE: DKK 47,358
- Cleaning manager (Rengøringsleder): 3.0 FTE: DKK 47,354
- Communications officer (Kommunikationsmedarbejder): 12.1 FTE: DKK 47,268
- Tenure track assistant professor (Tenure Track adjunkt): 77.6 FTE: DKK 47,208
- Clinical professor (Klinisk Professor): 96.4 FTE: DKK 46,815
- Hr-Partner: 5.0 FTE: DKK 46,684
- Forest and landscape engineer: (Skov og landsk. ing.) 26.8 FTE: DKK 46,472
- Study counsellor (Studievejleder): 7.7 FTE: DKK 46,441
- Legal geneticist (Retsgenetiker): 10.0 FTE: DKK 46,181
- International Researcher: 13.0 FTE: DKK 46,146
- Assistant professor (Adjunkt): 378.3 FTE: DKK 46,144
- Research Officer (Forskningsfuldmægtig): 41.5 FTE: DKK 45,941
- Journalist (Journalist): 8.2 FTE: DKK 45,898
- Studies assistant professor (Studieadjunkt): 12.9 FTE: DKK 45,855
- Academic Instructor (Akademisk Underviser Skt): 4.5 FTE: DKK 45,764
- Graphic artist (Grafiker): 7.8 FTE: DKK 45,667
- Financial coordinator (Økonomikoordinator ): 6.2 FTE: DKK 44,989
- IT employee (It-Medarbejder): 125.7 FTE: DKK 44,847
- Officer (Fuldmægtig): 484.9 FTE: DKK 44,829
- Nurse (Sygeplejerske): 4.9 FTE: DKK 44,804
- Administrative employee (Adm, Medarbejder): 3.5 FTE: DKK 44,752
- Research technician (Forskningstekniker): 14.5 FTE: DKK 44,440
- Craftsman Research and Education (Håndværker – Fu): 12.5 FTE: DKK44,438
- Postdoc (Postdoc): 1081.3 FTE: DKK 43,969
- Academic employee Research and Education (Akademisk Medarbejder Fu): 182.8 FTE: DKK 43,650
- Head Secretary (Chefsekretær): 8.6 FTE: DKK 43,485
- Electrician (Elektriker): 15.8 FTE: DKK 43,416
- IT employee Research and Education (It-Medarbejder Fu): 9.0 FTE: DKK 43,276
- Project economist (Projektøkonom): 21.6 FTE: DKK 43,243
- Repairman/woman (Reparatør): 3.0 FTE: DKK 43,103
- Vet (Dyrlæge): 14,1 FTE: DKK 42,856
- Clinical vet (Klinikdyrlæge): 17.8 FTE: DKK 42,573
- Craftsman (Håndværker): 43.5 FTE: DKK 42,507
- Lab coordinator (Laboratoriekoord.): 24.4 FTE: DKK 42,305
- Teaching Assistant (Undervisningsass.) : 13.8 FTE: DKK 42,266
- Commercial languages staffer (Korrespondent): 7.5 FTE: DKK 42,010
- Nutritional economist (Ernær,-Hush,Økonom): 3.8 FTE: DKK 41,941
- Pharmaconomist (Farmakonom): 3.8 FTE: DKK 41,937
- Coordinator (Koordinator): 6.6 FTE: DKK 41,831
- Engineer assistant (Ingeniørassistent): 20.5 FTE: DKK 41,714
- Purchaser (Indkøber): 3.9 FTE: DKK 41,661
- Subject teacher (Faglærer): 22.8 FTE: DKK 41,581
- IT supporter (It-Supporter): 12.5 FTE: DKK 41,366
- Bioanalyst (Bioanalytiker): 43.0 FTE: DKK 41,080
- Finance employee (Økonomimedarbejder): 33.3 FTE: DKK 40,590
- Academic employee (Akademisk Medarb.): 47.8 FTE: DKK 40,348
- Department secretary (Institutsekretær): 4.5 FTE: DKK 40,248
- Research secretary (Forskningssekretær): 18.9 FTE: DKK 40,055
- Agricultural Technician (Jordbrugstekniker): 3.9 FTE: DKK 39,998
- Division Secretary (Afdelingsekretær): 3.6 FTE: DKK 39,906
- Laboratory technician (Laboratorietekniker): 21.5 FTE: DKK 39,796
- Studies secretary (Studiesekretær): 16.7 FTE: DKK 39,444
- HR employee (Hr-Medarbejder): 50.1 FTE: DKK 39,131
- Subject Group Secretary (Faggruppesekretær): 7.6 FTE: DKK 39,079
- Doctor’s secretary (Lægesekretær): 5.8 FTE: DKK 38,880
- Secretary (Sekretær): 10.7 FTE: DKK 38,821
- Lab technician (Laborant): 277.0 FTE: DKK 38,563
- Part-time lecturer (Ekstern Lektor): 54.2 FTE: DKK 38,437
- Specialist Dentist (Specialtandlægekand.): 13.0 FTE: DKK 38,420
- Office Employee (Kontorfunktionær): 371.6 FTE: DKK 38,328
- Cook (Kok) : 3.0 FTE: DKK 38,192
- Nutrition assistant (Ernæringsassistent): 3.8 FTE: DKK 38,103
- Gardener (Gartner): 26.9 FTE: DKK 37,965
- Accounting officer (Regnskabsmedarbejder): 48.4 FTE: DKK 37,830
- Research assistant (Videnskabelig Assistent): 360.4 FTE: DKK 37,562
- Research Staff (Forskningsmedarb.): 4.0 FTE: DKK 37,002
- Student/Exam Coordinator (Studie/Eksam.Medarb.): 15.5 FTE: DKK 36,953
- Education Secretary (Uddannelsessekretær) :4.8 FTE: DKK 36,817
- Exam coordinator (Eksamenskoordinator): 3.0 FTE: DKK 36,613
- Forensic office staff (Retsmedicinsk Kontorpersonale): 8.6 FTE: DKK 35,926
- Veterinary nurse (Veterinærsygeplejerske): 42.8 FTE: DKK 35,540
- Property officer (Ejendomsfunktionær): 4.0 FTE: DKK 35,294
- PhD fellow (Ph,D,-Stipendiat): 1244.6 FTE: DKK 35,249
- Animal Keeper (Dyrepasser): 81.7 FTE: DKK 35,169
- Receptionist (Receptionist): 6.5 FTE: DKK 35,117
- PhD student (Ph,D, Studerende): 25.0 FTE: DKK 34,599
- Officer (Betjent): 72.1 FTE: DKK 34,360
- Farm worker (Landbrugsarbejder): 5.3 FTE: DKK 33,991
- Gardener administrative (Gartner – Adm): 9.0 FTE: DKK 33,593
- Kitchen assistant (Køkkenmedhjælper): 3.0 FTE: DKK 33,365
- Clinician’s assistant (Klinikassistent): 45.1 FTE: DKK 32,708
- Officer – Research and Education (Betjent Fu): 40.1 FTE: DKK 32,613
- Instructor (Instruktor): 9.3 FTE: DKK 31,863
- Pensionist (Pensionist): 4.1 FTE: DKK 31,278
- Clinician’s assistant (Klinikmedhjælper): 7.9 FTE: DKK 29,936
- Service employee (Servicemedarbejder): 10.0 FTE: DKK 29,863
- Cleaning Assistant (Rengøringsassistent): 19.3 FTE: DKK 28,826
- Student Counsellor (student) (Studenterstudievejleder): 5.8 FTE: DKK 28,621
- Sanitation staff (Sanitør): 5.0 FTE: DKK 28,042
- Gardener trainee (Gartnerielev): 16.0 FTE: DKK 23,432
- Laboratory assistant (Laboratorieassistent): 25.9 FTE: DKK 22,838
- Industrial technician trainee (Industriteknikerlærling): 3.0 FTE: DKK 22,342
- Clinical Assistant Trainee (Klinikassistentelev): 17.0 FTE: DKK 21,884
- Office Trainee (Kontorelev): 38.0 FTE: DKK 21,078
- Students Research & Education (Studerende Fu): 18.5 FTE: DKK 20,983
- IT Support Trainee (It-Supporterelev): 3.0 FTE: DKK 20,946
- Laboratory Trainee (Laborantpraktikant): 23.0 FTE: DKK 20,481
- Students (Studerende): 46.9 FTE: DKK 20,385
- Veterinary Nurse Trainee (Veterinærsygep.elev): 19.0 FTE: DKK 19,726
- Precision Engineering Trainee (Finmekanikerelev): 3.0 FTE: DKK 19,450
- Animal Keeper Trainee (Dyrepasserelev): 18.0 FTE: DKK 19,373
- Data Technician Trainee (Datateknikerelev): 6.0 FTE: DKK 18,577
- Examination Supervisor (Eksamenstilsyn): 4.3 FTE: DKK 17,205
*= UCPH has 2 prorectors from 1 January 2021. This 1 prorector number is for 4th quarter 2020.
