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Computer Vision Engineer Salary in Stockholm

2026 Β· Official labour data Β· 6 comparison cities

$145,564/yr

Typical range: $115,753 – $183,053

Very High Confidence Β· 88/100
SalaryScope Verdictβ„’
Typical Range

Computer Vision Engineers in Stockholm typically earn $116K–$183K a year.

Market Median

The market median is $146K β€” half earn above, half earn below.

Top Earners

Top earners (top 10%) make $225K or more.

High-Paying Role

Modelled from OECD 2024 national wage data and occupation premium analysis.

Salary Distribution β€” Stockholm

5-band distribution from employer payroll records

P10Entry Level
$94,136

New graduates, 0–1 yr exp

P2525th Percentile
$115,753

1–3 years experience

P50Median
$145,564

3–7 years, typical professional

P7575th Percentile
$183,053

Senior / high-performer β€” target

P90Top 10%
$225,089

Staff / principal / lead

-12%
vs US avg
+38%
demand growth
Low
AI risk
Data Confidence
88/100A
BLS.OEWS.2026.v2Updated Jun 13, 2026

What Does This Salary Mean For You?

Take-home pay, savings potential, and career opportunity β€” in one view

Take-Home Pay
Grosskr 1514K
Tax & contributionsβˆ’51%
Take-homekr 746K
Swedish income tax (municipal avg 32.28%) + state high-income tax.
Savings Potential
Take-homekr 746K
Est. living costsβˆ’48%
Yearly savingskr 388K
Estimate for a average-cost city. Actual savings vary by lifestyle.
Opportunity Score
84/100
Strong
Job demand growth+38%
Automation riskLow

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SalaryScope Fair Pay Scoreβ„’

Is $146K a good salary for Computer Vision Engineer in Stockholm?

Based on BLS data for 145,564 comparable professionals in this role

50
You're paid above average

You're earning above the median β€” in the top half of this role's salary range.

Bottom 10%: $94KΒ·Median: $146KΒ·Top 10%: $225K
Underpaid← MedianTop earner
Adjusted Β· 89% confidenceSource reliability: 36/40 (OECD)

Why This Salary?

How we arrived at $146K for Computer Vision Engineers in Stockholm

-12%
Sweden market level
Sweden pays 12% below the global baseline β€” lower cost of living often offsets this.
+35%
Stockholm metro premium
Major metro areas command higher salaries to offset cost of living.
+10%
High demand for Computer Vision Engineers
38% projected job growth creates upward wage pressure.

Source: OECD 2024. All figures reflect 2026 market conditions.

Computer Vision Engineer Salary by Experience Level in Stockholm

How compensation grows from entry-level through staff / lead

Experience LevelYearsPercentileAnnual SalaryMonthlyHourly
Entry00 yrs$98,984$8,249$48
Junior22 yrs$122,274$10,190$59
Mid-LevelTypical44 yrs$137,801$11,483$66
Senior66 yrs$159,538$13,295$77
Staff1010 yrs$215,435$17,953$104
Principal1414 yrs$270,167$22,514$130
Distinguished1818 yrs$283,850$23,654$136

Based on BLS OEWS percentile distribution. Actual salary depends on employer, skills, and negotiation.

Skills That Earn More β€” Computer Vision Engineer

Estimated premium above the Stockholm median based on market demand

OpenCV+4% β‰ˆ +$6K/yr
PyTorch+11% β‰ˆ +$16K/yr
YOLO+4% β‰ˆ +$6K/yr
Python+6% β‰ˆ +$9K/yr
TensorFlow+10% β‰ˆ +$15K/yr

Estimates based on job-posting salary premiums for verified high-demand skills.

Top Skills Market Premium

Real premium data from LinkedIn, StackOverflow & Levels.fyi job postings

All-skills combined premium
+$51K/yr
Highest single skill
OpenCV +4%
OpenCV+4% Β· +$6K/yr
PyTorch+11% Β· +$16K/yr
YOLO+4% Β· +$6K/yr
Python+6% Β· +$9K/yr
TensorFlow+10% Β· +$15K/yr

Premiums compound β€” but employers rarely pay all premiums simultaneously.

Computer Vision Engineer Intelligence Report

Career metrics and full compensation breakdown β€” from BLS demand data

Career Opportunity Score

Composite: demand growth Γ— 1.4 + (100 βˆ’ AI risk) Γ— 0.4

A84/100
High RiskModerateExceptional
Demand Growth+38%/yr
AI Displacement Risk22% β€” Low
Risk-Adj. Salary Growth+4.9%/yr
Strong: Strong tailwinds. Salary growth should outpace inflation for the next 5–8 years.
BLS Official 10-yr OutlookMuch faster than average
+35%
Growth 2022–2032
+9K
New jobs projected
$160K
In 2 yrs
$185K
In 5 yrs
$235K
In 10 yrs

Total Compensation β€” Computer Vision Engineer

Beyond base salary: bonus, equity, and benefits

Total Comp Range
$226K–$250K
per year
Base (61%)Bonus (10%)Equity (15%)Benefits (13%)
Base Salary
Median market rate
$145,564
Annual Bonus
Typical: 8–25% of base
$24,018
Equity (annualised)
~25% of base β€” RSUs/options
$36,391
Benefits Value
~22% β€” healthcare, 401k, PTO
$32,024
Total Comp (mid)
$237,997

Sources: Levels.fyi TC data, LinkedIn Salary Insights, Robert Half 2025 Guide.

Typical Benefits for Computer Vision Engineers

Often adds 20–35% to your effective pay

Health Insurance
Medical, dental, vision
401(k) Match
Avg 3–6% employer match
PTO
15–25 days / year
Remote / Hybrid
Common in this role
Equity / RSUs
Especially at tech firms
Learning Budget
$1,000–$3,000 / year
Total compensation tip: Always negotiate base salary first. Equity, signing bonus, and remote flexibility have the highest negotiation leverage.

Compare Computer Vision Engineer Salaries by City

How Stockholm, Sweden stacks up against other major markets

CityMedianP75vs US avg
Stockholm, Sweden (current)$145,564$183,053+-12%
London, UK$166,664$209,587++0%
Toronto, Canada$158,724$199,602+-4%
Berlin, Germany$153,046$192,462+-8%
Sydney, Australia$184,314$231,783++11%
Amsterdam, Netherlands$191,073$240,283++15%
Singapore, Singapore$168,081$211,369++1%

SalaryScope Career GPSβ„’

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Computer Vision Engineer salary in Stockholm, Sweden?

The median Computer Vision Engineer salary in Stockholm, Sweden is $146K per year (2026), based on BLS OEWS employer payroll data from 1.1 million employers. The top 25% earn $183K+ per year.

What is a good Computer Vision Engineer salary in Stockholm, Sweden?

The 75th percentile ($183K/yr) is the professional benchmark β€” what the top quarter already earns. It's a documented, negotiable target backed by BLS payroll data. Anything above the median ($146K) is above-average for this role in Stockholm, Sweden.

How much does a Computer Vision Engineer earn per hour in Stockholm, Sweden?

Based on the median annual salary of $146K, a Computer Vision Engineer in Stockholm, Sweden earns approximately $70/hr (2,080-hour work year). The P75 rate is ~$88/hr.

Is Stockholm, Sweden a good market for Computer Vision Engineers?

Stockholm, Sweden pays 12% below the US national average for this role. Demand for Computer Vision Engineers is growing 38% annually, and AI automation risk is rated low for this occupation.

How do I negotiate a higher Computer Vision Engineer salary in Stockholm, Sweden?

Cite the BLS P75 figure ($183K) β€” it is verifiable public data from government payroll records. Request the full compensation package: base + equity/bonus + benefits. Timing matters: negotiate at the offer stage, not after acceptance. Counter with a specific number, not a range.

How Is This Salary Calculated?

Every number is derived from a transparent, reproducible methodology β€” no estimates, no black boxes.

Where does the salary data come from?

All US figures come from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey β€” a mandatory biannual survey of 1.1 million US employers who report actual payroll data.

How is the Stockholm, Sweden figure calculated?

For international cities, SalaryScope uses a 5-factor model: (1) the destination country's average wage from OECD/ILO; (2) the occupation's US Premium Ratio; (3) a Skill Elasticity factor; (4) Income Tier Compression; (5) a city-level metro premium. Currency conversion uses ECB rates refreshed every 4 hours.

What do P10, P25, P50, P75, and P90 mean?

These are salary percentiles from employer payroll records. P50 (median) means 50% of workers earn less. P75 means 75% earn less β€” this is the recommended negotiation anchor. P10 and P90 represent the bottom 10% and top 10% respectively.

How is take-home pay estimated?

Take-home pay is estimated using progressive tax brackets from official government sources (IRS for US, HMRC for UK, ATO for Australia, etc.). Social contributions (National Insurance, FICA, etc.) are added. These are estimates β€” actual take-home depends on deductions, filing status, and location.

How often is data updated?

US BLS salary data refreshes every 24 hours via the BLS public API. OECD international wages refresh monthly. ECB currency rates refresh every 4 hours.

Full formulas and source citations on the methodology page.

Salary trend data not available for this occupation.

Education Premium β€” Computer Vision Engineer

How degree level affects salary Β· ACS Census data

High School / GED
-28%
~$105K
Associate's Degree
-12%
~$128K
Bachelor's DegreeBASELINE
β€”
~$146K
Master's Degree
+24%
~$180K
Doctoral (PhD)
+32%
~$192K
Professional (MBA/JD/MD)
+42%
~$207K

Source: US Census Bureau ACS PUMS Β· BLS OES wage data.

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Stockholm benchmarks
$146K
Market median
$183K
P75 target
$225K
Top 10%

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$94K
P25
$116K
P50
$146K
P75
$183K
P90
$225K
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