The average monthly salaries in Sweden increased from 2014 to 2022. While Swedes earned 31,400 Swedish kronor on average in 2014, they earned 38,300 in 2022, showing an increase of 22 percent over that time period. The highest average monthly earnings could be found among banking, finance, and insurance managers.

Men earn more than women

As is the norm in most European countries, men earn on average more than women in Sweden. However, women earned on average 95 percent of men's average wages in 2022, showing that Sweden is one of the most equal countries in the world in terms of gender payment.

Public and private sector

Sweden has a large public sector compared to many other countries, but the highest average wages are found in the private sector. In 2021, the average salary per month in the public sector was just short of 36,000 Swedish kronor, compared to nearly 38,000 in the private sector.

The highest average monthly salary in Sweden in 2022 was in the sector of financial institutions and insurance companies. The average monthly salary for employees at companies within this sector amounted to over 57,000 Swedish kronor in 2022, which is significantly higher than the average monthly salary for individuals with a tertiary education in Sweden.

 Insurance industry

The number of insurance companies at the market in Sweden amounted to more than 320 in 2020. Furthermore, more than 22,000 individuals were employed at insurance companies in 2020.

Hotel and restaurant industry

At the bottom of the list of average monthly earnings in Sweden in 2022 was hotels and restaurants, where the average monthly salary amounted to around 28,000 Swedish kronor. The hotel business in Sweden had experienced a growing number of employees before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, which has effected the hotel and restaurant business significantly.

Wages in Sweden increased to 203.60 SEK/Hour in April from 202 SEK/Hour in March of 2025. This dataset provides - Sweden Average Hourly Wages - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Key information about Sweden Monthly Earnings

• Sweden Monthly Earnings stood at 4,519 USD in Dec 2024, compared with the previous figure of 4,543 USD in Nov 2024
• Sweden Monthly Earnings data is updated monthly, available from Jan 1996 to Dec 2024, with an average number of 4,329 USD
• The data reached the an all-time high of 5,598 USD in Mar 2014 and a record low of 2,251 USD in Jun 2001

CEIC converts Monthly Earnings into USD. Statistics Sweden provides Average Monthly Earnings in local currency. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. Monthly Earnings cover Private Sector only and exclude Commission Earnings.


Further information about Sweden Monthly Earnings

• In the latest reports, Sweden Population reached 10 million people in Dec 2020
• Unemployment Rate of Sweden dropped to 7 % in May 2023
• The country's Labour Force Participation Rate increased to 75 % in Jan 2025

Wages in Manufacturing in Sweden increased to 217.90 SEK/Hour in April from 215.50 SEK/Hour in March of 2025. This dataset provides - Sweden Average Hourly Wages in Manufacturing - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The average monthly salary for employees in the public sector in Sweden amounted to 36,600 Swedish kronor in 2022. During the same year, the average monthly salary in the private sector was slightly higher.

Around 1.5 million employees in the public sector

Sweden has a large public sector compared to many other countries. It employed in total around 1.5 million individuals in 2022, distributed between the central government and the municipal sector. Most of the employees were employed within the municipal sector.

Extensive public sector and a relatively high tax ratio

The public sector in Sweden is extensive and covers social insurances, health care, and education, among others. The public sector is financed by taxes and due to such a large public sector, Sweden has a relatively high tax ratio, which was at 42 percent of Sweden’s gross domestic product in 2022.

Sweden SE: Wages Index: % Change data was reported at 2.578 % in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.712 % for 2015. Sweden SE: Wages Index: % Change data is updated yearly, averaging 6.443 % from Dec 1949 (Median) to 2016, with 68 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 23.464 % in 1975 and a record low of -1.453 % in 1993. Sweden SE: Wages Index: % Change data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sweden – Table SE.IMF.IFS: Wages, Labour Cost and Employment Index: Annual.

The latest data indicates that the average yearly salary in Sweden is approximately SEK 500,000. This figure can vary significantly based on factors such as job role, experience level, and the specific industry of employment. The median monthly gross salary in Sweden is estimated to be SEK 41,667, with variations depending on the region.

Wages in Sweden increased 2.10 percent in April of 2025 over the same month in the previous year. This dataset provides - Sweden Wage Growth- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Explore the progression of average salaries for graduates in English-Swedish Translation from 2020 to 2023 through this detailed chart. It compares these figures against the national average for all graduates, offering a comprehensive look at the earning potential of English-Swedish Translation relative to other fields. This data is essential for students assessing the return on investment of their education in English-Swedish Translation, providing a clear picture of financial prospects post-graduation.

Sweden SE: Proportion of People Living Below 50 Percent Of Median Income: % data was reported at 11.100 % in 2021. This records an increase from the previous number of 10.100 % for 2020. Sweden SE: Proportion of People Living Below 50 Percent Of Median Income: % data is updated yearly, averaging 8.900 % from Dec 1975 (Median) to 2021, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11.100 % in 2021 and a record low of 5.200 % in 1987. Sweden SE: Proportion of People Living Below 50 Percent Of Median Income: % data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sweden – Table SE.World Bank.WDI: Social: Poverty and Inequality. The percentage of people in the population who live in households whose per capita income or consumption is below half of the median income or consumption per capita. The median is measured at 2017 Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) using the Poverty and Inequality Platform (http://www.pip.worldbank.org). For some countries, medians are not reported due to grouped and/or confidential data. The reference year is the year in which the underlying household survey data was collected. In cases for which the data collection period bridged two calendar years, the first year in which data were collected is reported.;World Bank, Poverty and Inequality Platform. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Data for high-income economies are mostly from the Luxembourg Income Study database. For more information and methodology, please see http://pip.worldbank.org.;;The World Bank’s internationally comparable poverty monitoring database now draws on income or detailed consumption data from more than 2000 household surveys across 169 countries. See the Poverty and Inequality Platform (PIP) for details (www.pip.worldbank.org).

In 2021, workers in Sweden earned on average ****** Swedish kronor monthly, while civil servants had an average salary of ****** Swedish kronor per month. What is more, men tend to earn a higher monthly salary than women.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents median income data over a decade or more for males and females categorized by Total, Full-Time Year-Round (FT), and Part-Time (PT) employment in Sweden township. It showcases annual income, providing insights into gender-specific income distributions and the disparities between full-time and part-time work. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into gender-based pay disparity trends and explore the variations in income for male and female individuals.

Key observations: Insights from 2023

Based on our analysis ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates, we present the following observations: - All workers, aged 15 years and older: In Sweden township, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $38,846 for males and $24,583 for females.

These income figures highlight a substantial gender-based income gap in Sweden township. Women, regardless of work hours, earn 63 cents for each dollar earned by men. This significant gender pay gap, approximately 37%, underscores concerning gender-based income inequality in the township of Sweden township.

- Full-time workers, aged 15 years and older: In Sweden township, among full-time, year-round workers aged 15 years and older, males earned a median income of $56,250, while females earned $44,583, leading to a 21% gender pay gap among full-time workers. This illustrates that women earn 79 cents for each dollar earned by men in full-time roles. This analysis indicates a widening gender pay gap, showing a substantial income disparity where women, despite working full-time, face a more significant wage discrepancy compared to men in the same roles.

Surprisingly, the gender pay gap percentage was higher across all roles, including non-full-time employment, for women compared to men. This suggests that full-time employment offers a more equitable income scenario for women compared to other employment patterns in Sweden township.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. All incomes have been adjusting for inflation and are presented in 2023-inflation-adjusted dollars.

Gender classifications include:

• Male
• Female

Employment type classifications include:

• Full-time, year-round: A full-time, year-round worker is a person who worked full time (35 or more hours per week) and 50 or more weeks during the previous calendar year.
• Part-time: A part-time worker is a person who worked less than 35 hours per week during the previous calendar year.

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column presents the data year. Expected values are 2010 to 2023
• Male Total Income: Annual median income, for males regardless of work hours
• Male FT Income: Annual median income, for males working full time, year-round
• Male PT Income: Annual median income, for males working part time
• Female Total Income: Annual median income, for females regardless of work hours
• Female FT Income: Annual median income, for females working full time, year-round
• Female PT Income: Annual median income, for females working part time

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Sweden township median household income by race. You can refer the same here

In 2023, the monthly average salary of chefs reached around 30,700 Swedish kronor. This was an increase of 1,700 SEK from the previous year.

In 2022, home service personnel had the lowest average wages in Sweden, earning ****** Swedish kronor per month. Berry pickers and planters had the second lowest average income, followed by cafe and pastry assistants and market researchers and interviewers. That year, banking, finance, and insurance managers had the highest average salary per month in Sweden.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents median income data over a decade or more for males and females categorized by Total, Full-Time Year-Round (FT), and Part-Time (PT) employment in Sweden town. It showcases annual income, providing insights into gender-specific income distributions and the disparities between full-time and part-time work. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into gender-based pay disparity trends and explore the variations in income for male and female individuals.

Key observations: Insights from 2023

Based on our analysis ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates, we present the following observations: - All workers, aged 15 years and older: In Sweden town, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $35,000 for males and $28,972 for females.

These income figures indicate a substantial gender-based pay disparity, showcasing a gap of approximately 17% between the median incomes of males and females in Sweden town. With women, regardless of work hours, earning 83 cents to each dollar earned by men, this income disparity reveals a concerning trend toward wage inequality that demands attention in thetown of Sweden town.

- Full-time workers, aged 15 years and older: In Sweden town, among full-time, year-round workers aged 15 years and older, males earned a median income of $63,512, while females earned $48,985, leading to a 23% gender pay gap among full-time workers. This illustrates that women earn 77 cents for each dollar earned by men in full-time roles. This analysis indicates a widening gender pay gap, showing a substantial income disparity where women, despite working full-time, face a more significant wage discrepancy compared to men in the same roles.

Remarkably, across all roles, including non-full-time employment, women displayed a similar gender pay gap percentage. This indicates a consistent gender pay gap scenario across various employment types in Sweden town, showcasing a consistent income pattern irrespective of employment status.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. All incomes have been adjusting for inflation and are presented in 2023-inflation-adjusted dollars.

Gender classifications include:

• Male
• Female

Employment type classifications include:

• Full-time, year-round: A full-time, year-round worker is a person who worked full time (35 or more hours per week) and 50 or more weeks during the previous calendar year.
• Part-time: A part-time worker is a person who worked less than 35 hours per week during the previous calendar year.

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column presents the data year. Expected values are 2010 to 2023
• Male Total Income: Annual median income, for males regardless of work hours
• Male FT Income: Annual median income, for males working full time, year-round
• Male PT Income: Annual median income, for males working part time
• Female Total Income: Annual median income, for females regardless of work hours
• Female FT Income: Annual median income, for females working full time, year-round
• Female PT Income: Annual median income, for females working part time

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Sweden town median household income by race. You can refer the same here

Sweden SE: Wage And Salary Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data was reported at 86.458 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 86.435 % for 2016. Sweden SE: Wage And Salary Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 84.822 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 86.458 % in 2017 and a record low of 79.515 % in 1994. Sweden SE: Wage And Salary Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sweden – Table SE.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Wage and salaried workers (employees) are those workers who hold the type of jobs defined as 'paid employment jobs,' where the incumbents hold explicit (written or oral) or implicit employment contracts that give them a basic remuneration that is not directly dependent upon the revenue of the unit for which they work.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.

Sweden SE: Households: Gross disposable Income: Wages and Salaries data was reported at 457,612.000 SEK mn in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 438,582.000 SEK mn for 2016. Sweden SE: Households: Gross disposable Income: Wages and Salaries data is updated yearly, averaging 438,582.000 SEK mn from Dec 2015 (Median) to 2017, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 457,612.000 SEK mn in 2017 and a record low of 416,739.000 SEK mn in 2015. Sweden SE: Households: Gross disposable Income: Wages and Salaries data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sweden – Table SE.IMF.FSI: Sectoral Financial Statement: Income and Expense: Annual.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents median income data over a decade or more for males and females categorized by Total, Full-Time Year-Round (FT), and Part-Time (PT) employment in Sweden town. It showcases annual income, providing insights into gender-specific income distributions and the disparities between full-time and part-time work. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into gender-based pay disparity trends and explore the variations in income for male and female individuals.

Key observations: Insights from 2023

Based on our analysis ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates, we present the following observations: - All workers, aged 15 years and older: In Sweden town, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $37,500 for males and $29,583 for females.

These income figures indicate a substantial gender-based pay disparity, showcasing a gap of approximately 21% between the median incomes of males and females in Sweden town. With women, regardless of work hours, earning 79 cents to each dollar earned by men, this income disparity reveals a concerning trend toward wage inequality that demands attention in thetown of Sweden town.

- Full-time workers, aged 15 years and older: In Sweden town, among full-time, year-round workers aged 15 years and older, males earned a median income of $84,286, while females earned $57,717, leading to a 32% gender pay gap among full-time workers. This illustrates that women earn 68 cents for each dollar earned by men in full-time roles. This level of income gap emphasizes the urgency to address and rectify this ongoing disparity, where women, despite working full-time, face a more significant wage discrepancy compared to men in the same employment roles.

Remarkably, across all roles, including non-full-time employment, women displayed a lower gender pay gap percentage. This indicates that Sweden town offers better opportunities for women in non-full-time positions.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. All incomes have been adjusting for inflation and are presented in 2023-inflation-adjusted dollars.

Gender classifications include:

• Male
• Female

Employment type classifications include:

• Full-time, year-round: A full-time, year-round worker is a person who worked full time (35 or more hours per week) and 50 or more weeks during the previous calendar year.
• Part-time: A part-time worker is a person who worked less than 35 hours per week during the previous calendar year.

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column presents the data year. Expected values are 2010 to 2023
• Male Total Income: Annual median income, for males regardless of work hours
• Male FT Income: Annual median income, for males working full time, year-round
• Male PT Income: Annual median income, for males working part time
• Female Total Income: Annual median income, for females regardless of work hours
• Female FT Income: Annual median income, for females working full time, year-round
• Female PT Income: Annual median income, for females working part time

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Sweden town median household income by race. You can refer the same here

This statistic displays the average gross monthly salaries in the music and film industry in Sweden in 2018, by type of job and years of experience. It shows that a movie actor without any experience in Sweden earned approximately **** thousand Swedish kronor per month. By the time he or she has 20 years of experience, this salary will nearly be *** thousand Swedish kronor higher per month.