EuropeGovernment / OECD · OECD2024 data

Average Salary in Sweden

Progressive labour laws; Spotify, Klarna lead tech ecosystem.

$58,500/yr

Gross annual avg · all occupations · OECD

31% vs US avg of $85K
Average Wage
$59K
all occupations
Take-Home
$36K
~38% effective rate
Work Week
40h
typical hours
Vacation Days
25d
statutory minimum

Top Job Salaries in Sweden

Median annual salaries for popular roles · Stockholm

Job TitleCategoryMedian Salaryvs Avg
Product ManagerTechnology$141,278+142%Details →
Lawyer / AttorneyLegal$140,272+140%Details →
Marketing ManagerMarketing$99,663+70%Details →
Civil EngineerEngineering$91,414+56%Details →
Financial AnalystFinance$72,434+24%Details →
Data ScientistTechnology$68,779+18%Details →
AccountantFinance$68,385+17%Details →
Software EngineerTechnology$65,478+12%Details →
Registered NurseHealthcare$53,766-8%Details →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary in Sweden?

The average salary in Sweden is approximately $59K USD per year (2024 data, source: OECD). This is the gross annual wage across all occupations.

How does Sweden's average salary compare to the US?

The average salary in Sweden is 31% lower than the US average of $85K/yr. However, cost of living in Sweden is generally lower, so purchasing power may be comparable.

What are the highest-paying jobs in Sweden?

The top-paying roles in Sweden include: Product Manager ($141K/yr), Lawyer / Attorney ($140K/yr), Marketing Manager ($100K/yr).