Average Salary in Sweden 2026
Currency: SEK · Updated for 2026
How much money does a person working in Sweden make?
Average Monthly Salary
42,271 SEK
( 507,254 SEK yearly )
~ 4,104 USD per month ( 49,248 USD yearly )
LOW
8,456 SEK
821 USD
AVERAGE
42,271 SEK
4,104 USD
HIGH
169,085 SEK
16,416 USD
A person working in Sweden typically earns around 42,271 SEK per month. Salaries range from 8,456 SEK (lowest average) to 169,085 SEK (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).
This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Salaries vary drastically between different careers. If you are interested in the salary of a particular job, see below for salaries for specific job titles.
Distribution of Salaries in Sweden
Median and salary distribution monthly Sweden
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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 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.
The median (35,926 SEK) represents the middle salary value — 50% earn more and 50% earn less. The average (42,271 SEK) is the sum of all salaries divided by the number of workers, and can be skewed by extremely high or low salaries.
Salary Comparison by Years of Experience
How does a person's salary progress over time?
- 0–2 Years (Entry Level)253,627 SEK
- 2–5 Years (Junior)329,713 SEK
- 5–10 Years (Mid-Career)431,168 SEK
- 10–15 Years (Experienced)507,254 SEK
- 15+ Years (Senior)608,709 SEK
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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 having experience from two to five years earn on average +30% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.
Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average +31% more than those with five years or less of work experience.
As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by +18% and an additional +20% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.
“On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years experience mark.”
Salary Comparison By Education
How does the education level affect your salary?
- High School304,355 SEK
- Certificate355,082 SEK
- Associate405,799 SEK
- Bachelor's507,254 SEK
- Master's608,709 SEK
- PhD710,154 SEK
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High School → Certificate
+17%
Certificate → Bachelor's
+43%
Bachelor's → Master's
+20%
Master's → PhD
+17%
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 degrees levels across many jobs, 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 +43% more than those who only managed to attain a certificate or diploma.
Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are +20% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.
Finally, PhD holders earn +17% more than Master's Degree holders on average.
Salary Comparison By Gender
Salary comparison by gender monthly Sweden
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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? Male employees in Sweden earn 6% more than their female counterparts on average across all sectors.
Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in Sweden
How much are annual salary increments? How often do employees get salary raises?
8%
Average Raise
18 months
Review Frequency
7%
Annualized Increase
Employees in Sweden are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 8% every 18 months.
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 Sweden is 7%.
Bonus and Incentive Rates in Sweden
How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?
50%
Received Bonus
50%
No Bonus
50% of surveyed staff in Sweden reported receiving at least one form of monetary bonus.
Average Bonus Rate
8%
of annual salary
Types of Bonuses Considered:
• Individual Performance-Based Bonuses
• Company Performance Bonuses
• Goal-Based Bonuses
• Holiday / End of Year Bonuses
Top 5 Highest Paying Industries
Annual average salaries
- Legal684,796 SEK
- Aviation659,427 SEK
- Information Technology659,427 SEK
- Banking634,068 SEK
- Pharmaceuticals634,068 SEK
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Salaries for Popular Jobs
Sample job titles and their average salaries
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Surgeon | 1,268,136 SEK | 105,678 SEK |
| Pilot | 1,014,509 SEK | 84,542 SEK |
| Software Developer | 913,054 SEK | 76,086 SEK |
| Data Scientist | 862,337 SEK | 71,863 SEK |
| Financial Manager | 811,609 SEK | 67,630 SEK |
| Database Administrator | 760,882 SEK | 63,407 SEK |
| Engineer | 710,154 SEK | 59,184 SEK |
| Marketing Manager | 659,427 SEK | 54,951 SEK |
| Project Manager | 634,068 SEK | 52,839 SEK |
| Accountant | 557,982 SEK | 46,494 SEK |
| Hotel Manager | 507,254 SEK | 42,271 SEK |
| Nurse | 456,527 SEK | 38,048 SEK |
| Graphic Designer | 431,168 SEK | 35,926 SEK |
| Chef | 380,441 SEK | 31,703 SEK |
| Teacher | 355,082 SEK | 29,592 SEK |
Salary Comparison By City
Average annual salaries by city
| City | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Stockholm | 583,341 SEK |
| Gothenburg | 532,613 SEK |
| Malmö | 532,613 SEK |
| Uppsala | 532,613 SEK |
| Linköping | 532,613 SEK |
Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison
Where can you get paid more?
40,160 SEK
Private Sector
44,383 SEK
Public Sector
+11%
Public sector employees in Sweden earn 11% more than their private sector counterparts on average across all sectors.
Average Hourly Wage in Sweden
247 SEK
per hour
The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Sweden is 247 SEK. This means that the average person in Sweden earns approximately 247 SEK for every worked hour. Hourly Wage = Annual Salary ÷ (52 × 5 × 8)
Cost of Living in Sweden
Estimated monthly expenses
Rent
6,922 SEK
/month
Food
2,215 SEK
/month
Transport
834 SEK
/month
Utilities
1,112 SEK
/month
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