Salary Intelligence
Salaries in Sweden by profession
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?
Key facts
- National median: ~$47,926 gross ~$33,019 after tax (2025 data, 69% kept).
- Highest-paying role: CTO / Technology Director ~$117,158/yr net for a mid-level cto / technology director.
- Purchasing power the median net is worth ~$32,140 in PPP-equivalent (US price) terms.
- 38 professions estimated each = the national median × the role's skill premium, netted via the tax engine.
National median (2025)
$47,926 gross · $33,019 after tax · $32,140 PPP-equivalent. Source & methodology
Estimated pay by profession in Sweden
By take-home, the highest pay in Sweden is estimated for a 🏢 cto / technology director — $117,158 net after tax (4.5× the local median).
| Profession | Est. gross | Est. net |
|---|---|---|
| CTO / Technology Director | $215,871 | $117,158 |
| Doctor (Physician) | $193,211 | $106,368 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $163,052 | $92,006 |
| AI Engineer | $155,988 | $88,642 |
| Engineering Manager | $153,016 | $87,227 |
| Dentist | $141,814 | $81,892 |
| Product Manager | $124,980 | $73,876 |
| Data Engineer | $124,044 | $73,430 |
| Software Engineer | $122,696 | $72,788 |
| Cloud Engineer | $118,945 | $71,002 |
| DevOps Engineer | $118,589 | $70,833 |
| Cybersecurity Specialist | $112,727 | $68,041 |
| Pharmacist | $112,617 | $67,989 |
| Management Consultant | $107,828 | $65,708 |
| Data Scientist | $102,707 | $63,270 |
| Sales Manager | $94,980 | $59,590 |
| General Manager | $89,696 | $57,074 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $88,349 | $56,432 |
| Marketing Manager | $86,346 | $55,479 |
| Project Manager | $86,346 | $55,479 |
| Civil Engineer | $85,603 | $55,125 |
| UX Designer | $83,881 | $54,305 |
| Operations Manager | $80,917 | $52,893 |
| Physiotherapist | $78,322 | $51,657 |
| Business Analyst | $78,062 | $51,534 |
| HR Manager | $75,956 | $50,531 |
| Finance Analyst | $74,720 | $49,942 |
| Remote Freelancer | $72,367 | $48,822 |
| University Lecturer | $71,203 | $48,267 |
| Content Writer | $65,221 | $44,690 |
| Accountant | $59,350 | $40,720 |
| Hospitality Manager | $56,967 | $39,109 |
| Graphic Designer | $54,126 | $37,188 |
| Nurse | $53,842 | $36,995 |
| Teacher | $52,739 | $36,250 |
| Plumber | $51,301 | $35,277 |
| Electrician | $50,918 | $35,018 |
| Chef | $50,759 | $34,911 |
“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
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. Singapore is the exception: its figures are the Ministry of Manpower's June 2025 occupational medians. 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.
Where the money goes: CTO / Technology Director in Sweden
Gross pay erodes to take-home after tax, then adjusts for local prices — a mid-level estimate, every step sourced.
Updated · National medians (Eurostat / national stats) · US BLS OEWS May 2024 · World Bank ICP 2021 (PPP)
- Gross$215,871
- Income tax−$98,713
- Net (after tax)$117,158
- Local prices−$3,117
- Real value$114,041
Keep rate 54% · net $117,158 · real value $114,041 (local prices eat into it)
| Step | USD/yr | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Gross salary | $215,871 | Estimated gross for the role. |
| − Income tax & social | −$98,713 | Resident tax brackets; you keep 54%. |
| Net (after tax) | $117,158 | Take-home in nominal USD. |
| − Local prices (PPP) | −$3,117 | Pricier than the US — your net buys less. |
| Real value (PPP-equiv. net) | $114,041 | What the net is worth in US price terms. |
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Sweden salary questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good salary in Sweden?▾
The national median is about $47,926 gross (~$33,019 after tax) for 2025. A "good" salary is typically well above the median — many skilled professions here estimate above $82,011 net. Cost of living matters as much as the headline number.
Which jobs pay the most in Sweden?▾
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.
Does WhereNext estimate net salary after tax in Sweden?▾
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.
How reliable are these Sweden salary figures?▾
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.