Salary in Sweden
Salary overview
- Median salary
- 38 300 SEK
- Average salary
- 42 900 SEK
- Reference period
- 2025
- Data source
- Statistics Sweden (SCB)
Precision depends on the source data. Some countries provide exact brackets, others provide decile estimates.
Common questions
What is the median salary in Sweden?
As of 2025, the median gross monthly salary in Sweden was 38 300 SEK. Half of employees earn less, half earn more, based on official statistics.
What is the average salary in Sweden?
As of 2025, the average gross monthly salary in Sweden was 42 900 SEK. Averages are skewed by very high salaries, so the median is often a better picture of typical earnings.
Which industries pay the most in Sweden?
In Sweden, 5 leads with an average gross salary of 48 400 SEK per month, while 4 is at the lower end with 33 300 SEK.
What is the average pension in Sweden?
The average old-age pension in Sweden is 1 600 SEK per month.
Source: TAB5932, data as of 2025 · Statistics Sweden