Staff and researchers salaries 2015 University of Copenhagen

PLEASE NOTE: The data below is from 2017. Updated 2020 University of Copenhagen salary data can be found here.

Worried that you are not getting enough? Ever sat in class and wondering how much cash rolls in your professor’s bank account each month? Or dreamed about the things you could afford if you were a PhD student? Well, you can satisfy your curiosity here, as we reveal the staff and scientist salary levels at the University of Copenhagen in year 2015. Warning: the list is not for those prone to envy.

The Danish government publishes employees’ earnings every quarter on public sector institutions, and this includes the University of Copenhagen and other universities. The following list was retrieved from Lønoverblik where you can find salary statistics on all government employees.

FTE stands for Full Time Equivalent, a unit that indicates the number of employed persons. An FTE of 1.0 means that a person is equivalent to a full-time worker, while an FTE of 0.5 signals that a worker is employed part-time. Salaries include everything actually paid, except overtime payments.

See how each employee measures up, both in terms of number of full-time jobs and wages. We have translated the job categories for clarification. For the top three slots we only have 2013 data, as the government agency no longer publishes this data.

[Editor’s note: The data is not directly comparable to our previously released 2014 University of Copenhagen salary and 2013 University of Copenhagen salary lists. The data provider ‘Lønoverblik’ may adjust the definition of categories, making published lists incomparable. Their data however is normally back-adjusted to the new definitions so year-on-year comparisons on their site is possible. See link to their data in fact box right]

The Numbers

1 Rector (Rektor): 1 FTE: 165,169 DKK (2013 figures. 2015 figures not available)
2 Prorector (Prorektor): 1 FTE: 124,033 DKK (2013 figures. 2015 figures not available)
3 University Director (Universitetsdirektør): 1 FTE: 119,694 DKK (2013 figures. 2015 figures not available)
4 Dean (Dekan): 6.0 FTE: 117,990 DKK
5 Deputy (Vicedirektør): 7.0 FTE: 99,422 DKK
6 Director (Direktør): 3.0 FTE: 97,969 DKK
7 Associate Dean (Prodekan): 12.8 FTE: 92,789 DKK
8 Faculty Director (Fakultetsdirektør): 6.0 FTE: 86,078 DKK
9 Institute Manager (Institutleder): 32.5 FTE: 83,052 DKK
10 Professor (Professor): 483.4 FTE: 69,003 DKK
11 Head of Department (Kontorchef): 5.0 FTE: 66,713 DKK
12 Head of Secretariat (Sekretariatschef) 4.0 FTE: 65,881 DKK
13 Specialty Doctor (Speciallæge): 4.0 FTE: 65,653 DKK
14 Head of Finance (Økonomichef): 5.0 FTE: 64,670 DKK
15 Professor Mso (Professor Mso): 118.8 FTE: 63,568 DKK
16 Head of Studies (Studiechef): 7.0 FTE: 63,368 DKK
17 Head of Staff (Personalechef): 3.0 FTE: 62,988 DKK
18 Head of IT (It-Chef): 4.0 FTE: 61,114 DKK
19 Head of Administration (Administrationschef): 6.0 FTE: 60,405 DKK
20 Chief Consultant (Chefkonsulent): 137.9 FTE: 59,983 DKK
21 Chamber Doctor (Afdelingstandlæge): 12.0 FTE: 58,496 DKK
22 Deputy Head (Souschef): 4.2 FTE: 58,310 DKK
23 Department Administrator (Institutadministrator): 11.4 FTE: 57,301 DKK
24 Library Manager (Biblioteksleder): 3.8 FTE: 54,494 DKK
25 Administrator (Administrator): 4.0 FTE: 54,403 DKK
26 Finance Consultant (Økonomikonsulent): 4.0 FTE: 53,904 DKK
27 Area Manager (Områdeleder): 7.0 FTE: 53,286 DKK
28 IT-Manager (It-Leder): 10.0 FTE: 52,827 DKK
29 Doctor (Læge): 4.0 FTE: 51,939 DKK
30 Section Manager (Sektionsleder): 7.0 FTE: 51,795 DKK
31 Senior Advisor (Seniorrådgiver): 14.8 FTE: 51,648 DKK
32 Senior Researcher (Seniorforsker): 24.8 FTE: 51,525 DKK
33 Chief Engineer (Maskinmester): 12.0 FTE: 50,976 DKK
34 Project Manager (Projektleder): 12.0 FTE: 50,868 DKK
35 Associate Professor (Lektor): 1.12700 FTE: 50,478 DKK
36 Constructor (Bygningskonstruktør): 6.0 FTE: 50,250 DKK
37 HR Consultant (Hr-Konsulent): 7.0 FTE: 50,009 DKK
38 Research Consultant (Forskningskonsulent): 7.2 FTE: 49,942 DKK
39 Operations Manager (Driftsleder): 8.0 FTE: 49,590 DKK
40 Architect (Arkitekt): 12.8 FTE: 49,267 DKK
41 Special Consultant (Specialkonsulent): 322.8 FTE 49,252 DKK
42 Engineer (Ingeniør): 10.5 FTE: 49,012 DKK
43 Centre Administrator (Centeradministrator): 3.0 FTE: 48,457 DKK
44 Civil Engineer (Civilingeniør): 5.0 FTE: 48,040 DKK
45 Web Master (Webmaster): 4.0 FTE: 47,334 DKK
46 IT-Administrator (It-Administrator): 11.9 FTE: 46,571 DKK
47 Journalist (Journalist): 7.5 FTE: 46,368 DKK
48 Academic Coordinator (Faglig Koordinator): 7.2 FTE: 46,080 DKK
49 Inspector (Inspektør): 7.0 FTE: 46,001 DKK
50 Lecturer at IVA (Lektor Iva): 9.7 FTE: 45,679 DKK
51 Teaching Assistant (Undervisningsadjunkt): 11.8 FTE: 45,578 DKK
52 Study Associate (Studielektor): 25.6 FTE: 45,356 DKK
53 Research Coordinator (Forskningskoordinator): 8.0 FTE: 45,330 DKK
54 Forensic Academic Staff (Retsmedicinsk Akademisk Personale): 39.8 FTE: 45,031 DKK
55 Department Manager (Afdelingsleder): 6.8 FTE: 44,976 DKK
56 Consultant (Konsulent): 4.0 FTE: 44,545 DKK
57 Clinical Teacher (Klinisk Lærer): 13.9 FTE: 44,512 DKK
58 Teacher (Underviser): 7.0 FTE: 44,411 DKK
59 Research Clerk (Forskningsfuldmægtig): 26.1 FTE: 44,242 DKK
60 Legal Geneticist (Retsgenetiker): 6.8 FTE: 44,108 DKK
61 Senior Veterinarian (Seniordyrlæge): 15.4 FTE: 44,093 DKK
62 Area Manager Fu (Områdeleder Fu): 10.4 FTE: 44,060 DKK
63 Academic Clerk (Ac-Fuldmægtig): 3.0 FTE: 43,588 DKK
64 Groups under 3-years FTE (Grupper under 3 årsværk): * FTE: 43.587
65 Clinical Professor (Klinisk Professor): 69,1 FTE: 43,551 DKK
66 Study Coordinator (Studiekoordinator): 4.6 FTE: 43,445 DKK
67 Project Coordinator (Projektkoordinator): 9.3 FTE: 43,432 DKK
68 Conservator (Konservator): 5.0 FTE: 42,868 DKK
69 Dentist (Tandlæge): 6.0 FTE: 42,825 DKK
70 Health & Safety Consultant (Arbejdsmiljøkonsulent): 5.5 FTE: 42,687 DKK
71 Head of Cleaning (Rengøringsleder): 3.0 FTE: 42,604 DKK
72 Assistant Professor (Adjunkt): 295.7 FTE: 42,559 DKK
73 Academic Secretary (Faglig Sekretær): 3.4 FTE: 42,292 DKK
74 Finance Coordinator (Økonomikoordinator): 8.9 FTE: 42,209 DKK
75 Researcher (Forsker): 11.0 FTE: 42,047 DKK
76 Veterinarian (Dyrlæge): 13.8 FTE: 41,905 DKK
77 Programmer (Programmør): 3.6 FTE: 41,486 DKK
78 IT Officer Fu (It-Medarbejder Fu): 14.2 FTE: 41,253 DKK
79 Forest & Landscape Engineer (Skov- Og Landskabsingeniør): 11.3 FTE: 41,130 DKK
80 IT Consultant (It-Konsulent): 3.4 FTE: 41,023 DKK
81 Legal Clerk (Fuldmægtig): 498.5 FTE: 41,004 DKK
82 Communications Officer (Kommunikationsmedarbejder): 8.0 FTE: 40,930 DKK
83 Maintenance Officer Fu (Betjent Fu): 8.0 FTE: 40,928 DKK
84 Academic Officer Fu (Akademisk Medarbejder Fu): 88.5 FTE: 40,634 DKK
85 Post. Doc. (Postdoc): 1.08360 FTE: 40,605 DKK
86 Coordinator (Koordinator): 14.5 FTE: 40,505 DKK
87 IT Officer (It-Medarbejder): 134.9 FTE: 40,436 DKK
88 Project Officer (Projektmedarbejder): 3.8 FTE: 40,187 DKK
89 Student Teacher (Studieadjunkt): 13.2 FTE: 40,088 DKK
90 Electrician (Elektriker): 11.0 FTE: 39,983 DKK
91 Information Specialist (Informationsspecialist): 10.3 FTE: 39,895 DKK
92 Graphic Designer (Grafiker): 11.9 FTE: 39,746 DKK
93 Librarian (Bibliotekar): 17.7 FTE: 39,707 DKK
94 Specialist Teacher (Faglærer): 43.6 FTE: 39,592 DKK
95 IT-Technician (It-Tekniker): 3.0 FTE: 39,589 DKK
96 Administration Officer (Administrationsmedarbejder): 6.2 FTE: 39,501 DKK
97 Post. Doc. (Post Doc.): 4.0 FTE: 39,423 DKK
98 Research Technician (Forskningstekniker): 9.9 FTE: 39,374 DKK
99 Clinic Guard (Klinikbetjent): 3.0 FTE: 38,918 DKK
100 Repairman (Reparatør): 3.7 FTE: 38,913 DKK
101 Chief Secretary (Chefsekretær): 12.1 FTE: 38,739 DKK
102 Academic Officer (Akademisk Medarbejder): 47.7 FTE: 38,473 DKK
103 Purchaser (Indkøber): 4.7 FTE: 38,447 DKK
104 Study Counselor (Studievejleder): 5.7 FTE: 38,137 DKK
105 Teaching Assistant (Undervisningsassistant): 15.8 FTE: 38,134 DKK
106 Clinial Veterinary (Klinikveterinær): 10.0 FTE: 38,001 DKK
107 Engineer Assistant (Ingeniørassistent): 37.6 FTE: 37,943 DKK
108 Typographer (Typograf ): 4.0 FTE: 37,462 DKK
109 Warder (Vagtmester): 3.0 FTE: 37,411 DKK
110 Correspondent (Korrespondent): 13.4 FTE: 37,361 DKK
111 Craftsman Fu (Håndværker Fu): 8.9 FTE: 37,314 DKK
112 Web Officer (Web-Medarbejder): 3.0 FTE: 37,204 DKK
113 Staff Secretary (Jordbrugstekniker): 3.0 FTE: 37,118 DKK
114 Craftsman (Håndværker): 36.5 FTE: 37,026 DKK
115 IT-Supporter (It-Supporter): 17.0 FTE: 36,988 DKK
116 Electrical Technician (Elektroniktekniker): 3.0 FTE: 36,945 DKK
117 Project Economist (Projektøkonom): 11.6 FTE: 36,942 DKK
118 Pharmaconomist (Farmakonom): 3.8 FTE: 36,740 DKK
119 PhD Secretary (Ph.D.-Sekretær): 3.0 FTE: 36,527 DKK
120 Finance Officer (Økonomimedarbejder): 39.4 FTE: 36,497 DKK
121 Nutrition & Household Consultant (Enærings- og Husholdningskonsulent): 5.1 FTE: 36,288 DKK
122 Laboratory Coordinator (Laboratoriekoordinator): 29.8 FTE: 35,944 DKK
123 Bioanalyst (Bioanalytiker): 63.4 FTE: 35,793 DKK
124 Research Officer (Forskningsmedarbejder): 5.0 FTE: 35,478 DKK
125 Institute Secretary (Institutsekretær): 11.0 FTE: 35,478 DKK
126 External Associate Professor (Ekstern Lektor): 52.3 FTE: 35,348 DKK
127 Veterinary Nurse (Veterinærsygeplejerske): 24.2 FTE: 35,336 DKK
128 Academic Group Secretary (Faggruppesekretær): 11.2 FTE: 35,299 DKK
129 Study Board Secretary (Studienævnssekretær): 3.0 FTE: 35,292 DKK
130 Scientific Assistant (Videnskabelig Assistent): 307.1 FTE: 35,222 DKK
131 Laboratory Technician (Laboratorietekniker): 33.2 FTE: 35,064 DKK
132 Department Secretary (Afdelingsekretær): 4.7 FTE: 35,035 DKK
133 Research Secretary (Forskningssekretær): 15.6 FTE: 35,015 DKK
134 HR Officer (Hr-Medarbejder): 29.4 FTE: 34,764 DKK
135 Fine Mechanic (Finmekaniker): 3.8 FTE: 34,693 DKK
136 Exam Coordinator (Eksamenskoordinator): 4.9 FTE: 34,629 DKK
137 Salary Employee (Lønmedarbejder): 6.5 FTE: 34,426 DKK
138 Special Dentist Master (Specialtandlægekandidat): 14.0 FTE: 34,373 DKK
139 PhD Student (Ph.D. Studerende): 6.0 FTE: 34,206 DKK
140 Education Secretary (Uddannelsessekretær): 3.0 FTE: 34,092 DKK
141 Study Secretary (Studiesekretær): 22.8 FTE: 34,090 DKK
142 Photographer (Fotograf): 3.0 FTE: 33,895 DKK
143 Office Worker (Kontorfunktionær): 405.7 FTE: 33,861 DKK
144 Laboratory Technician (Laborant): 329.8 FTE: 33,821 DKK
145 Accountant (Regnskabsmedarbejder): 54.8 FTE: 33,662 DKK
146 Course Secretary (Kursussekretær): 3.6 FTE: 33,434 DKK
147 Secretary (Sekretær): 15.1 FTE: 33,321 DKK
148 Study & Exam Officer (Studie/Eksamensmedarbejder): 27.5 FTE: 33,127 DKK
149 Gardener (Gartner): 31.9 FTE: 33,119 DKK
150 Forensic Administrators (Retsmedicinsk Kontorpersonale): 8.6 FTE: 33,086 DKK
151 Doctor Secretary (Lægesekretær): 4.8 FTE: 32,843 DKK
152 Nutrition Assistant (Ernæringsassistent): 4.7 FTE: 32,414 DKK
153 Zookeeper (Dyrepasser): 74.8 FTE: 32,235 DKK
154 PhD Stipend (Ph.D.-Stipendiat): 1.525,70 FTE: 31,889 DKK
155 Archive Employee (Journalmedarbejder): 5.0 FTE: 31,688 DKK
156 Chef (Kok): 5.0 FTE: 31,679 DKK
157 International Researcher (International Forsker): 3.6 FTE: 31,554 DKK
158 Receptionist (Receptionist): 8.6 FTE: 31,168 DKK
159 Maintenance Officer Fu (Betjent Fu): 21.0 FTE: 30,383 DKK
160 Maintenance Officer (Betjent): 78.9 FTE: 30,333 DKK
161 Clinical Assistant (Klinikassistent): 47.0 FTE: 30,238 DKK
162 Instructor Assistant (Hjælpelærer): 11.8 FTE: 29,440 DKK
163 Clinical Medical Officer (Klinikmedhjælper): 8.1 FTE: 28,053 DKK
164 Kitchen Assistant (Køkkenmedhjælper): 4.2 FTE: 27,564 DKK
165 Glass Washer (Glasvasker): 6.8 FTE: 27,224 DKK
166 Sanitarian (Sanitør): 10.7 FTE: 26,781 DKK
167 Student Study Counselor (Studenterstudievejleder): 16.6 FTE: 26,142 DKK
168 Cleaning Assistant (Rengøringsassistent): 48.2 FTE: 25,808 DKK
169 Service Assistant (Servicemedarbejder): 8.3 FTE: 25,667 DKK
170 Student Assistant Fu (Studentermedhjælp Fu): 4.0 FTE: 25,371 DKK
171 Laboratory Assistant (Laboratorieassistent): 7.0 FTE: 22,079 DKK
172 Office Trainee (Kontorelev): 34.9 FTE: 19,604 DKK
173 Clinical Assistant Student (Klinikassistentelev): 18.0 FTE: 19,456 DKK
174 Student (Studerende): 76.4 FTE: 19,406 DKK
175 Student Fu (Studerende Fu): 25.0 FTE: 18,603 DKK
176 Forest and Nature Technician Student (Skov Og Naturteknikerelev): 5.0 FTE: 18,350 DKK
177 Gardener Student (Gartnerielev): 13.0 FTE: 18,173 DKK
178 Zookeeper Student (Dyrepasserelev): 27.0 FTE: 17,238 DKK
179 Laboratory Intern (Laborantpraktikant): 44.0 FTE: 17,225 DKK
180 Veterinary Nurse Student (Veterinærsygeplejerskeelev): 12.0 FTE: 16,556 DKK
181 Laboratory Student (Laborantelev): 3.0 FTE: 15,703 DKK
182 Invigilator (Eksamenstilsyn): 9.0 FTE: 15,674 DKK
183 IT-Support Student (It-Supporterelev): 6.0 FTE: 15,351 DKK
184 Fine Mechanic Student (Finmekanikerelev): 4.0 FTE: 15,234 DKK

*Figures from 2013. The figures from 2015 are not available.

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