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Average salary in
Sweden.

  • Learn about the average salary in Sweden thanks to Horizons’ up-to-date guide. Horizons is where real, local hiring expertise meets world-class customer service. Quickly and compliantly hire employees in more than 185 countries worldwide, without the need to open a local entity.

SALARY PAYMENT IN Swedish Krona (SEK, kr)

CONTRACT LANGUAGES Swedish / English

PAYROLL TAX 31.42%

PAYROLL CYCLE Monthly

TIME TO HIRE 24 hours

The Horizons PEO solution allows you to hire in Sweden, without setting up a costly subsidiary.
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Horizons has the most fair price point for Sweden PEO on the market with zero hidden fees. Contact us for a cost breakdown
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With extensive experience in the Swedish hiring market, Horizons can hire new employees in as little as 24 hours.
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Horizons' HR management platform was built to easily manage Sweden & international teams, based on client feedback at each step of development.
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Sweden

What is the average salary in Sweden?

The average annual salary in Sweden is around SEK 481,200.

What is the average salary in Stockholm?

The average salary in Stockholm is higher than the national average, at around SEK 43,600 per month. This reflects the fact that the cost of living is generally higher in the capital city.

Are there regional variations in Sweden’s average wage?

Yes, as in most countries, people in major cities and more developed areas in Sweden generally enjoy higher salaries than those in more remote areas. For example Stockholm has the highest average salary, whereas Värmland has among the lowest.

How does the average salary in Sweden compare to surrounding countries?

Sweden, and Scandinavia in general, has among the highest average salaries in the world. Sweden has similarly high salaries to Norway, its closest neighbor, but a significantly higher average than other nearby countries such as Poland, Estonia, and even Germany.

Average salary in Sweden based on Industry

What is the median income for tech workers in Sweden?

The average salary for tech workers in Sweden is SEK 43,000 per month. The average salary for tech workers in Sweden varies greatly depending on speciality and company, with the highest average salaries as high as SEK 50,000. Companies seeking the absolute top talent in Sweden pay sums sometimes doubling or tripling the average, with the highest around SEK 130,000 per month. However, decent tech workers in Sweden can be hired at close to average.

What is the median income for engineers in Sweden?

Engineers in Sweden earn an average of SEK 45,000 – 51,000 per month.

What is the median income for salespeople in Sweden?

Salespeople in Sweden earn an average of SEK 39,000 per month. This number can vary greatly depending on the industry and sales volume of the salesperson.

What is the median income for my industry?

If you are looking to hire in Sweden, or you need recruitment support, contact Horizons for a quote on EOR and recruitment services. We can advise on best hiring practices for your hiring project in Sweden.

Hiring in Sweden, Made Easy

Your business can easily hire employees in Sweden without opening a local entity. We handle local employment law, complex tax regulations, and international payroll in 185 countries worldwide. All you need to do is focus on your business.

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FAQs

There are two options if your budget is less than the average salary in Sweden:

Option 1: Increase the budget

If it is not possible to hire employees in Sweden at your budget, you could consider if there are opportunities to increase the budget. If it is not possible, take a look at option 2.

Option 2: Search in a less-expensive market

With an EOR like Horizons, you are not limited to hiring only in Sweden. You become much more flexible in your hiring options and are able to open your talent search to other, more affordable European markets.

The average salary in Sweden does not deviate much from the national average; Värmland and Västernorrland are among the lowest at around SEK 38,500 per month.

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"I truly appreciated the thoroughness and the professionalism of Horizons personnel while we hired internationally with them. They were knowledgable on all subject matters pertaining to international employment."
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"On deciding to begin commercial activities in Asia Pacific, we needed a provider to handle the employment and remuneration of our workforce. With Horizons the result was fast, efficient, and fit-for-purpose. We recommend Horizons as an EOR provider.”
Chris MorrellManaging Director, Schaeffler Group (Germany)
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"The collaboration with the Horizons team is excellent. Both our local employee as well as our HQ in Germany are more than pleased with the support provided and the simplicity of the service. We can highly recommend the Horizons solution to anyone."
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