2026 StatisticsAverage Salary in Sweden
Salary statistics and benchmarks for Sweden. See how your salary compares to averages by industry and experience level.
Average Gross Salary
SEK 477,600
per year
Median Gross Salary
SEK 420,000
per year
Average Net Salary
SEK 320,000
per year
Median Net Salary
SEK 285,000
per year
Average is higher than median because high earners pull the average up. Median represents the "middle" salary - half earn more, half earn less.
Salary by Experience Level
Entry Level (0-2 years)
SEK 324,000(SEK 27,000/month)
Junior (2-5 years)
SEK 396,000(SEK 33,000/month)
Mid-Level (5-10 years)
SEK 504,000(SEK 42,000/month)
Senior (10-15 years)
SEK 636,000(SEK 53,000/month)
Expert (15+ years)
SEK 780,000(SEK 65,000/month)
Salary by Industry
1.Technology & IT
SEK 624,0002.Finance & Banking
SEK 600,0003.Pharmaceuticals
SEK 576,0004.Engineering
SEK 528,0005.Consulting
SEK 516,0006.Manufacturing
SEK 468,0007.Healthcare
SEK 420,0008.Retail & Hospitality
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Salary benchmarks are compiled from official statistics, labour-market releases, and country employment datasets. This page was last reviewed for Sweden 2026 data on April 27, 2026.
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Calculation notes
- Average and median salaries are gross annual estimates unless marked as net.
- Industry and experience bands are directional benchmarks, not guaranteed pay ranges.
- Figures can vary by region, company size, benefits, contract type, and bonus policy.