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Salary Intelligence
National median, after-tax net, and purchasing power for 38 professions in Sweden — anchored to a primary-sourced median wage (2025 data).
What is a good salary in Sweden?
In Sweden, the national median salary is about $41,896 gross (~$33,172 after tax, 2025 data). Estimated pay for a mid-level professional ranges from ~$35,055 to ~$102,237 net depending on the role — highest for a cto / technology director. Figures are modelled estimates anchored to Sweden's national median wage; not a job offer.
Key facts
National median (2025)
$41,896 gross · $33,172 after tax · $32,289 PPP-equivalent. Source & methodology
| Profession | Est. gross | Est. net |
|---|---|---|
| CTO / Technology Director | $203,758 | $102,237 |
| Doctor (Physician) | $174,111 | $90,081 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $156,849 | $83,005 |
| AI Engineer | $151,309 | $80,732 |
| Engineering Manager | $145,371 | $78,298 |
| Dentist | $127,179 | $70,839 |
| Data Engineer | $117,847 | $67,014 |
| Software Engineer | $117,305 | $66,791 |
| Product Manager | $117,182 | $66,740 |
| Cloud Engineer | $113,002 | $65,027 |
| DevOps Engineer | $112,664 | $64,889 |
| Cybersecurity Specialist | $106,402 | $62,321 |
| Management Consultant | $101,508 | $60,314 |
| Pharmacist | $100,995 | $60,104 |
| Data Scientist | $97,576 | $58,702 |
| Sales Manager | $87,182 | $54,440 |
| General Manager | $82,815 | $52,650 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $81,095 | $51,945 |
| Marketing Manager | $79,256 | $51,191 |
| Project Manager | $79,256 | $51,191 |
| Civil Engineer | $78,341 | $50,816 |
| UX Designer | $78,109 | $50,720 |
| Operations Manager | $73,604 | $48,874 |
| Business Analyst | $71,864 | $48,161 |
| Remote Freelancer | $70,999 | $47,806 |
| Physiotherapist | $69,663 | $47,258 |
| Finance Analyst | $69,383 | $47,143 |
| HR Manager | $68,664 | $46,849 |
| University Lecturer | $64,569 | $45,169 |
| Content Writer | $61,562 | $43,937 |
| Accountant | $53,820 | $40,447 |
| Hospitality Manager | $51,171 | $38,830 |
| Graphic Designer | $50,401 | $38,361 |
| Nurse | $48,049 | $36,926 |
| Teacher | $46,591 | $36,037 |
| Chef | $45,447 | $35,339 |
| Plumber | $45,243 | $35,214 |
| Electrician | $44,982 | $35,055 |
“vs median” = estimated gross ÷ Sweden's national median gross. Tap a role for the full country-by-country ranking. Regulated professions (medicine, nursing, dentistry, pharmacy, teaching) require local credential recognition before you can practise.
Sweden salary estimates · Source: Sweden national median wage (national statistical office / Eurostat, 2025) + WhereNext tax engine · Last verified Jun 22, 2026 (today)
Modelled estimate, not survey data. Each profession figure is the country's national median wage scaled by the role's skill premium — a directional model, not a per-role salary survey. It is for a mid-level professional and varies widely by employer, seniority, bonus, equity, contract type and tax regime. Net is modelled via WhereNext's tax engine and is not tax or employment advice — verify with an employer or qualified advisor before making decisions.
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The national median is about $41,896 gross (~$33,172 after tax) for 2025. A "good" salary is typically well above the median — many skilled professions here estimate above $71,566 net. Cost of living matters as much as the headline number.
Among the roles modelled, the highest after-tax pay in Sweden is estimated for cto / technology director, doctor (physician), senior software engineer. These are directional estimates — actual pay varies by employer, seniority and sector.
Yes. Net figures are computed with WhereNext's tax engine using Sweden's domestic resident income tax brackets and social contributions — not expat regimes. Verify your own situation with a qualified advisor.
The national median is primary-sourced (national statistical office / Eurostat, 2025 data). Per-profession figures are a model — the national median × the role's skill premium, not a per-role salary survey — so treat them as a planning guide, not a quote.